Topic: Trade & Sanctions — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-15 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) mounted the 2026 DTI–Bagong Pilipinas National Food Fair ( F) from April 8 to 12 at the Megatrade Halls of SM Megamall. The event featured over 320 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from across the country engaged in food manufacturing, processing, and related enterprises.
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[2026-04-15 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: US-brokered peace talks between Israel and Lebanon began in Washington on Tuesday, as Israel and Hezbollah continue to trade strikes.
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[2026-04-15 00:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: In this episode of Unapologetic, Roy Casagranda, a professor of Government at Austin Community College and expert in political science, history, and philosophy, discusses US meddling in the Middle East over the last century. Casagranda has gained popularity by posting a series of lectures on YouTube that examine the history of the Americas, the slave trade, colonialism, and the Arab world and the Middle East.
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[2026-04-15 00:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: Nigeria will cut import duties on a range of goods from July 1, in a move aimed at easing living costs and supporting businesses.
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[2026-04-15 00:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) has urged its members to "prioritize" energy supply to fellow Asean and refrain from unnecessary trade restrictions in times of crisis.
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[2026-04-14 23:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Many were shocked when LSU national champion Flau’jae Johnson was traded to the Seattle Storm not long after the Golden State Valkyries selected her with the No. 8 pick at the 2026 WNBA draft on Monday night.
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[2026-04-14 23:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Moscow Times
Snippet: The Russian government has restricted helium exports until the end of 2027 after the war in Iran sparked a global shortage of the rare gas, which is used in everything from semiconductor production and medical imaging to rocket fuels and welding.
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[2026-04-14 23:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Moscow Times
Snippet: The Russian government has introduced export controls on Helium until the end of 2027 after the war in Iran sparked a global shortage of the rare gas, which is used in everything from semiconductor production and medical imaging to rocket fuels and welding.
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[2026-04-14 23:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: The war that closed the Strait of Hormuz in late February did not stop at the waterline. Within weeks, it had reached the soil.
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[2026-04-14 23:01 UTC+10:00] [Drones] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Snippet: BERLIN — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday that the damaged Druzhba oil pipeline would be operational by the end of April, but there's a trade-off.
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[2026-04-14 21:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Moscow Times
Snippet: Russia’s oil export revenue surged in March, nearly doubling from the previous month after the United States issued a temporary sanctions waiver to stabilize global energy markets, the International Energy Agency said on Tuesday.
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[2026-04-14 20:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Japan's Nikkei Stock Average jumped more than 1,400 points at one point during morning trade on April 14. (Photo by Nanami Sato)
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[2026-04-14 20:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: AD Ports Group, the operator of industrial cities and free zones in Abu Dhabi, has signed an agreement with authorities of the Black Sea's biggest port that will help it to boost its strategy in the Middle Corridor trade route.
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[2026-04-14 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Countries are taking various measures, from power savings to export restrictions and subsidies to weather Asia's energy crisis. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
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[2026-04-14 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Flight disruptions through Gulf hubs have cut Western arrivals, prompting tourism operators to chase travellers from Asia-Pacific markets
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[2026-04-14 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Flight disruptions through Gulf hubs have cut Western arrivals, prompting tourism operators to chase travellers from Asia-Pacific markets
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[2026-04-14 17:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: The royal couple arrived shortly after 7 p.m. under light rain and were received by President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump for a formal dinner and overnight stay. The meeting, though not a state visit, carries diplomatic weight as both countries seek closer cooperation on trade, defence and security.
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[2026-04-14 17:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: The meeting, held during a two‑day visit, comes as Spain seeks to position itself between major powers while pushing for diplomatic solutions to the conflict in Iran. Sánchez is also scheduled to meet Premier Li Qiang and top legislator Zhao Leji before departing on Wednesday, underlining the importance of the trip for Spain’s foreign policy.
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[2026-04-14 16:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese brands like Mixue, BYD, and Geely are surging into Brazil, leveraging strong trade ties and local strategies for growth
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[2026-04-14 16:57 UTC+10:00] [Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese brands like Mixue, BYD, and Geely are surging into Brazil, leveraging strong trade ties and local strategies for growth
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[2026-04-14 16:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Japan's Nikkei Stock Average jumped more than 1,400 points at one point during morning trade on April 14. (Photo by Nanami Sato)
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[2026-04-14 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: GUANGZHOU, China, April 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 139th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) will be held in Guangzhou from April 15 to May 5, staged across three phases.
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[2026-04-14 15:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — American sweet-shooting import Bennie Boatwright quietly arrived in Manila, signed his contract and joined San Miguel Beer’s morning practice on Tuesday, according to team manager Gee Abanilla.
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[2026-04-14 14:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Renewable Energy
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[2026-04-14 14:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Workers unload imported potash at the Chinese port of Zhangjiagang: Strong commodity demand and rising prices pushed the value of imports up 28% in March. (cnsphoto via Reuters)
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[2026-04-14 14:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Artificial intelligence to support growth, while rising middle class fuels consumption and wealth demand, HSBC chair says in debut speech
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[2026-04-14 14:04 UTC+10:00] [AI] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Artificial intelligence to support growth, while rising middle class fuels consumption and wealth demand, HSBC chair says in debut speech
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[2026-04-14 13:54 UTC+10:00] [Australian foreign policy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Three human rights groups are seeking to subpoena permit documents from Richard Marles
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[2026-04-14 13:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: Oil prices dipped in early Asian trade on Tuesday as hopes of more peace talks between the US and Iran eased concerns about further disruptions to energy supplies.
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[2026-04-14 13:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A cleaner sweeps near food delivery riders gather outside restaurants waiting for online orders, in Beijing, China, Wednesday, March 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
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[2026-04-14 13:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: China's export growth slowed in March as manufacturers grappled with surging commodity and energy costs due to the Middle East conflict disrupting supplies, while imports logged the strongest growth in more than four years.
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[2026-04-14 13:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Export figures fall short of predictions, rising by 2.5%, while imports grow by 27.8% as conflict in Middle East causes global disruption
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[2026-04-14 13:04 UTC+10:00] [Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Export figures fall short of predictions, rising by 2.5%, while imports grow by 27.8% as conflict in Middle East causes global disruption
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[2026-04-14 12:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Japan's Nikkei Stock Average jumped more than 1,400 points at one point during morning trade on April 14. (Photo by Nanami Sato)
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[2026-04-14 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Two tankers were intercepted in waters off Penang on Saturday during an alleged illegal transfer of more than 700,000 litres of diesel
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[2026-04-14 11:30 UTC+10:00] [Kpler] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Two tankers were intercepted in waters off Penang on Saturday during an alleged illegal transfer of more than 700,000 litres of diesel
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[2026-04-14 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: European companies keep becoming ‘collateral damage’ in others’ disputes, laments president of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China
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[2026-04-14 11:30 UTC+10:00] [Xi Jinping] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: European companies keep becoming ‘collateral damage’ in others’ disputes, laments president of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China
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[2026-04-14 11:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Chicago White Sox’s Lenyn Sosa hits an RBI single during the third inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
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[2026-04-14 09:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Asia-Pacific markets were set to open higher Tuesday, amid hopes that a deal between Washington and Tehran was still possible even as the U.S. blockades Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz.
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[2026-04-14 07:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: St Kilda's Lance Collard could face up to a 10-week ban after being found guilty of using a homophobic slur against an opponent in a VFL game. (Getty Images: AFL Photos/Janelle St Pierre)
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[2026-04-14 05:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Ja Morant still plays for the Memphis Grizzlies — but perhaps for not much longer.
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[2026-04-14 04:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Caltex closed its Kurnell refinery in 2014 and converted it into a fuel import terminal. (AAP: Mick Tsikas)
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[2026-04-14 04:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Hungary's likely next prime minister, Peter Magyar, on Monday said that he would block proposals for the European Union to sanction Israel in one of the few policy positions aligned with those of outgoing nationalist leader, Viktor Orban.
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[2026-04-14 03:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Kalshi continues to explode in popularity and the prediction market is offering new users a welcome bonus when they sign up.
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[2026-04-14 02:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: BEIJING – Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called China's trade imbalance with the European Union "unsustainable" on Monday, as he began a three-day visit to Beijing where he hopes to strengthen economic ties.
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[2026-04-14 00:01 UTC+10:00] [Energy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Labor is under pressure to impose a new 25% export tax amid soaring prices from the global fuel shock
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[2026-04-14 00:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Soaring prices for liquefied natural gas in the wake of the war in the Middle East could hasten the shift towards renewable energy. (Reuters)
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[2026-04-13 20:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Live updates: Follow the latest news on US-Iran war
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[2026-04-13 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Exhibitors and international trade buyers reaffirm Southeast Asia's leading furniture trade fair as a key industry marketplace
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