[2026-07-24 21:30 UTC+10:00] [consumer electronics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Surging memory chip prices make profitable budget phones ‘impossible’, analysts say

Snippet: Major smartphone vendors will try to abandon the money-losing segment despite strong consumer demand, and pivot to more value-added products

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3361769/surging-memory-chip-prices-make-profitable-budget-phones-impossible-analysts-say

[2026-07-24 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Surging memory chip prices make profitable budget phones ‘impossible’, analysts say

Snippet: Major smartphone vendors will try to abandon the money-losing segment despite strong consumer demand, and pivot to more value-added products

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3361769/surging-memory-chip-prices-make-profitable-budget-phones-impossible-analysts-say?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-24 20:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Australia's PM grapples with push for tax hike on gas exporters

Snippet: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, left, incoming Labor President Kate Ellis and Australian Labor Party National Secretary Paul Erickson appear at the 50th Australian Labor Party (ALP) national convention in Adelaide, Australia, on July 23. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/energy/australia-s-pm-grapples-with-push-for-tax-hike-on-gas-exporters

[2026-07-24 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: We don't need a robotic government – we need a more human one | The National

Snippet: The world is rushing to adopt artificial intelligence and, as it does, a fear is growing. As services become more automated, there is a worry they will become less human. This is especially true when it comes to government, which can risk leaving citizens and residents in a maze of chatbots and automated choices.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/07/24/uae-abu-dhabi-dge-government-efficiency/

[2026-07-24 12:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Mapping Americans' Per Capita Health Care Spending By State

Snippet: Health care represents a major share of consumer spending in America, but the amount spent per resident varies considerably by location.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/mapping-americans-capita-health-care-spending-state

[2026-07-24 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s personal income tax revenue soars 13% as top earners face tighter compliance

Snippet: Local authorities are turning to stricter tax enforcement to shore up mounting budget strains, even as broader income growth lags

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3361598/chinas-personal-income-tax-revenue-soars-13-top-earners-face-tighter-compliance?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-24 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s income tax revenue soars 13% – but average pay has little to do with it

Snippet: Local authorities are turning to stricter tax enforcement to shore up mounting budget strains, even as broader income growth lags

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3361598/chinas-personal-income-tax-revenue-soars-13-top-earners-face-tighter-compliance

[2026-07-24 11:29 UTC+10:00] [Culture / Art & design] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Treasury steps in as Powerhouse Museum pre-opening spending surpasses $70 million

Snippet: NSW Treasury has been brought in to scrutinise the operating budget of the new Powerhouse Museum as contracts show the institution has burned through more than $70 million in the lead-up to its headquarters’ grand opening.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/culture/art-and-design/treasury-steps-in-as-powerhouse-museum-pre-opening-spending-surpasses-70-million-20260611-p605qg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-24 11:12 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Pension owner fined after peacock attacks 4-year-old guest

Snippet: A pension owner has been fined 3 million won ($2,038) after a peacock roaming on the property attacked and injured a 4-year-old guest.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10818871

[2026-07-24 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea to extend fuel tax cuts through end of Sept. amid energy volatility

Snippet: SEOUL, July 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will maintain reduced fuel tax rates through the end of September, the finance ministry said Friday, amid renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260724001600320

[2026-07-24 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hongkongers increase cross-border shopping splurges, spending data shows

Snippet: Price differentials, changing consumer habits make mainland China a ‘major hotspot’ for Hongkongers’ spending, UnionPay International says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3361603/hongkongers-increase-cross-border-shopping-splurges-spending-data-shows?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-24 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hongkongers increase cross-border shopping splurges, spending data shows

Snippet: Price differentials, changing consumer habits make mainland China a ‘major hotspot’ for Hongkongers’ spending, UnionPay International says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3361603/hongkongers-increase-cross-border-shopping-splurges-spending-data-shows

[2026-07-24 09:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Graphic News] Foreign spending in S. Korea hits fresh high in May

Snippet: Monthly spending by foreign tourists in South Korea reached a record high of over 1.4 trillion won ($913 million) in May, marking the third consecutive month foreign spending surpassed 1 trillion won, data showed.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10818319

[2026-07-24 08:35 UTC+10:00] [Tesla] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Tesla stock suffers double-digit drop on carmaker’s worst day in years

Snippet: Elon Musk’s EV company lost a quarter of its value after revealing weak profits and high spending on AI and robotics

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jul/23/tesla-stock-drops-elon-musk

[2026-07-24 07:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Edinburgh's tourist tax is here - how much is it and who pays?

Snippet: Thousands of people descend on Edinburgh during the festival season in August

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgl8j37839o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-24 07:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Crime-plagued Southern California city poised to have highest sales tax in Riverside County – unless voters reject it in November

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/23/us-news/hemet-poised-to-have-highest-sales-tax-in-riverside-county/

[2026-07-24 07:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Economists skeptical Japan can grow its way out of debt: Nikkei survey

Snippet: Economists are skeptical that the Japanese government's investment push will spur enough growth to drive down debt relative to GDP. (Photo by Rie Ishii)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/economists-skeptical-japan-can-grow-its-way-out-of-debt-nikkei-survey

[2026-07-24 07:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Pennsylvania budget relaxed standard for lead reporting in schools

Snippet: In the flurry of last-minute dealmaking to approve this year’s state budget, legislators tucked in eleventh-hour language that relaxes Pennsylvania’s rules for publicly reporting the results of lead tests on school drinking water.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/pennsylvania-rules-lead-tests-school-drinking-water-8da0459ae6e9318ad88e2f4000b0ce99

[2026-07-24 06:22 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Australia news live: Jim Chalmers says he has ‘other priorities’ than a gas tax; Anthony Albanese calls to congratulate Andy Burnham

Snippet: Treasurer points to other reforms after Labor members call for ‘fairer return’ from natural resources. Follow today’s news live

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/jul/24/australia-news-live-jim-chalmers-anthony-albanese-labor-conference-gas-tax-gambling-reform-one-nation-pauline-hanson-ntwnfb

[2026-07-24 06:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Tesla shares slump nearly 15% after earnings flop

Snippet: NEW YORK — Shares of Tesla sank nearly 15 percent Thursday after results from Elon Musk's electric vehicle company missed analyst expectations amid questions over huge capital spending plans.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/24/world/tesla-shares-slump-nearly-15-after-earnings-flop/2390727

[2026-07-24 05:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Demócratas dicen que jefe del Seguro Social difundió mensajes engañosos sobre ley fiscal de Trump

Snippet: Una tarjeta de Seguridad Social en Tigard, Oregon, el 12 de octubre del 2021. (AP foto/Jenny Kane)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/eeuu-trump-seguridad-social-bisignano-85b82e706e4e592f80aac20675586c7b

[2026-07-24 04:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Democrats ask IRS watchdog to investigate attorney's exit

Snippet: The headquarters of the Internal Revenue Service is in Washington, August 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/treasury-irs-tax-audits-attorney-white-house-8eeccad2a772a4a7f6bbc3ed8b9527f0

[2026-07-24 03:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Greece to build ‘Achilles Shield’ defence dome with Israeli arms

Snippet: The move is part of a US$4.8 billion spending spree that includes the purchase of Heron drones, Apache missiles and Victa stealth watercraft

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3361644/greece-build-achilles-shield-defence-dome-israeli-arms?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-24 03:03 UTC+10:00] [KYSEA] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Greece to build ‘Achilles Shield’ defence dome with Israeli arms

Snippet: The move is part of a US$4.8 billion spending spree that includes the purchase of Heron drones, Apache missiles and Victa stealth watercraft

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3361644/greece-build-achilles-shield-defence-dome-israeli-arms

[2026-07-24 02:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Alphabet and Tesla shares plunge as runaway AI spending spooks investors

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/23/business/alphabet-and-tesla-shares-plunge-as-runaway-ai-spending-spooks-investors/

[2026-07-24 02:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Budget deficit widens but stays below target

Snippet: THE national government's (NG) budget deficit rose in June, with spending continuing to outpace revenues, but remained slightly below the programmed ceiling.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/07/24/business/top-business/budget-deficit-widens-but-stays-below-target/2390556

[2026-07-24 02:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: EU squeezes another $1 billion out of Google

Snippet: EU regulators have fined Google €890 million ($1 billion) for anti-competitive practices, days after the European Commission confirmed that it will use another €4.6 billion fine against the US tech giant to plug its budget deficit.Two fines were handed down on Thursday by the European Commission. Google was fined €460 million for prioritizing its own services – such as shopping and travel deals – over those of rival companies in search results, in violation of the EU’s Digital Markets Act.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/643393-google-eu-fine-billion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-07-24 02:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: EU squeezes another $1 billion out of Google

Snippet: EU regulators have fined Google €890 million ($1 billion) for anti-competitive practices, days after the European Commission confirmed that it will use another €4.6 billion fine against the US tech giant to plug its budget deficit.Two fines were handed down on Thursday by the European Commission. Google was fined €460 million for prioritizing its own services – such as shopping and travel deals – over those of rival companies in search results, in violation of the EU’s Digital Markets Act.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/643393-google-eu-fine-billion/

[2026-07-24 01:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: AI spending concerns resurface after Alphabet and Tesla report earnings | The National

Snippet: Recent indications that Alphabet and Tesla will increase their spending on artificial intelligence are spooking investors, as shares in two of the 'Magnificent Seven' companies plunged on Thursday

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/07/23/ai-spending-concerns-re-emerge-after-alphabet-and-tesla-earnings/

[2026-07-24 01:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: AI spending spree hits $600b as Oracle fires 21,000 employees to fund boom

Snippet: The global race for dominance in artificial intelligence is turning into one of the most expensive and turbulent corporate competitions in history.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/tech-and-start-ups/article-903442

[2026-07-24 00:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: CNBC

Title: Google Cloud CEO Kurian says customers are spending 50% more as segment blows away expectations

Snippet: Google's cloud chief Thomas Kurian said the company's existing customers are shelling out "roughly 50% more" than they've already committed to spend on its products, which helped drive its red-hot cloud growth during the second quarter.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/23/google-cloud-kurian-revenue-earnings.html

[2026-07-24 00:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: What is the ‘Widow Tax’ — and how could it reshape the great wealth transfer in the US?

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/07/23/real-estate/the-widow-tax-could-reshape-the-great-wealth-transferstarting-with-the-family-home/

[2026-07-23 21:08 UTC+10:00] [US news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Outcry after $1.15tn defense bill passes in the House – US politics live

Snippet: Donald Trump’s decision to attack Iran without first seeking congressional approval has sparked further controversy over the National Defense Authorization Act

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/jul/23/us-house-defense-spending-bill-donald-trump-iran-rubio-latest-news-updates

[2026-07-23 19:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: UK millionaires ask Andy Burnham to tax them more

Snippet: Millionaires including former footballer Gary Lineker and music producer Brian Eno have written to new prime minister Andy Burnham asking to be taxed more.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgjp79m42go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-07-23 19:19 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee says property holding tax should be tripled, but would face riot-like backlash

Snippet: President Lee Jae Myung said Thursday that Korea would need to triple its property holding tax rate to meet levels in other advanced economies, but warned that such a sharp increase would face strong public resistance.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10818363

[2026-07-23 19:15 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Labor grassroots push on green agenda faces resistance from senior MPs

Snippet: Anthony Albanese’s allies will temper the excitement of Labor’s grassroots by talking down the importance of new commitments to turbocharge the government’s green agenda, as the party gave itself licence to wind back contentious tax credits to miners.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/labor-grassroots-push-on-green-agenda-faces-resistance-from-senior-mps-20260723-p60hzu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-07-23 18:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Tesla and Alphabet shares slump in premarket trading as AI spending concerns spook investors

Snippet: Shares of Alphabet and Tesla fell in premarket trading on Thursday after both firms signalled increased AI spending which spooked investors.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/23/tesla-tsla-alphabet-googl-stock-today.html

[2026-07-23 18:24 UTC+10:00] [easyJet] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: EasyJet profits plunge 70% as fuel costs soar amid Iran war

Snippet: Budget airline, which has two US investment firms vying to buy it, also affected by passengers booking later

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jul/23/easyjet-profits-plunge-fuel-costs-soar-iran-war

[2026-07-23 17:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (LEAD) S. Korea proposes 2027 ODA budget at $4.6 billion

Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES with Han's remarks in last 2 paras; CHANGES photo)

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260723008651315

[2026-07-23 17:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: S. Korea proposes 2027 ODA budget at $4.6 billion

Snippet: SEOUL, July 23 (Yonhap) -- The government finalized a budget proposal for official development assistance (ODA) for 2027 at 6.3 trillion won (US$4.6 billion) on Thursday, marking an increase of 871.2 billion won from this year.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260723008600315

[2026-07-23 16:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: CNBC Daily Open: Spending shock disappoints Wall Street

Snippet: Hello, this is Leonie Kidd coming to you from London.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/23/cnbc-daily-open-alphabet-tesla-spending-ecb.html

[2026-07-23 14:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: PHOTO ESSAY: By a dark, dangerous highway in Nepal, aid workers fired by USAID cuts turn to sex work

Snippet: Princy Tamang, a former HIV outreach worker who turned to sex work to survive after losing her job amid the U.S. foreign aid cuts, poses for a portrait, Friday, May 15, 2026, in Hetauda, Nepal. Tamang, who has endured beatings from clients and has been forced to have sex without condoms since transitioning to sex work, fears she will contract HIV.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/photo-essay/usaid-nepal-sex-workers-trump-budget-cuts-photos-97743dd52d8f1bdaf0c133cdc638a211

[2026-07-23 14:54 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: US House Republicans adopt $95 billion package for the Iran war and Trump's priorities

Snippet: WASHINGTON (AP) — The House adopted a Republican-only $95 billion budget proposal Wednesday, a long-shot effort to fund the Iran war and other White House priorities over objections from Democrats and a few Republican holdouts in a final push before the midterm elections.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10817881

[2026-07-23 14:47 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Convicted child abusers, service members could lose pension credits

Snippet: South Korea plans to block national pension credits for parents convicted of child abuse and conscripts sentenced to at least 18 months in prison for crimes committed during military service, the government said Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10817869

[2026-07-23 14:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Sex work or starve: Aid workers in Nepal left jobless by USAID cuts turn to sex work to survive

Snippet: In this composite photo Rubi Lama, who is transgender and former aid worker who turned to sex work to survive after losing her job amid the U.S. foreign aid cuts, poses for a photo on Friday May 15, 2026, in Hetauda, Nepal. At left is before she dresses up before going to work, at right is after.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/usaid-nepal-sex-workers-trump-budget-cuts-d8ea21ca4d43f1598ea54499123d46e0

[2026-07-23 13:44 UTC+10:00] [Philippine News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [Puso at Diwa] VP Sara Duterte trial: Going back in time or moving forward on banking reforms?

Snippet: The Senate, sitting as an impeachment court, recently granted the House prosecution’s request to subpoena the bank and tax records of Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, Manases Carpio, in connection with allegations of unexplained wealth under Article II of the impeachment complaint. In approving the request, Senate Impeachment Court Presiding Officer Francis Escudero ruled that the documents were “reasonably described, readily identifiable, and prima facie relevant and material” to the issues before the court.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/puso-at-diwa-sara-duterte-trial-reverse-gains-move-forward-philippine-banking-reforms/

[2026-07-23 13:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: US passes $1 trillion military spending bill

Snippet: The US House of Representatives narrowly passed its version of a massive defence policy bill on Wednesday, despite Democrats' concerns about its huge price tag, the Iran war and a provision that would boost Pentagon ties to Israel.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/us-passes-1-trillion-military-spending-bill

[2026-07-23 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Customs, tax agencies seize 1.3 bln won from delinquent taxpayers

Snippet: SEJONG, July 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's customs service said Thursday it has collected 1.3 billion won (US$880,000) from delinquent taxpayers through a joint investigation with the tax agency.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260723002500320

[2026-07-23 11:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Alphabet and Tesla test Wall Street's patience as AI spending overshadows growth

Snippet: When Alphabet and Tesla kicked off tech earnings season on Wednesday, one theme became immediately clear: AI spending is under a microscope.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/22/alphabet-tesla-test-investor-patience-ai-spending-overshadows-growth.html

[2026-07-23 11:47 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Billion-dollar charity locked in $923m tax fight with the ATO

Snippet: His gardener and receptionist became millionaires overnight. His best friend and “right hand” man received $400 million.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/billion-dollar-charity-locked-in-923m-tax-fight-with-the-ato-20260721-p60h81.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed