[2026-08-19 20:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: United Arab Emirates suspends trade with Iran

Snippet: People spend time at a beach as commercial vessels are anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026. (Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-united-arab-emirates-trade-august-19-2026-47c95fe382c49289ab0419310b6d8057

[2026-08-19 20:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Live updates: Trump says US, Canada reach deal to delay tariffs

Snippet: A visitor to the city wearing a mask of President Donald Trump poses for a photo in front of a Canadian flag being held by tourists from Toronto showing their support for Canada regarding trade tariffs, in front of the White House in Washington, Thursday, March 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/live/trump-news-primaries-updates-08-19-2026

[2026-08-19 20:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: The U.S. banned Nvidia's best chips from going to China. Now it's trying to close a crucial loophole

Snippet: Nvidia's effective monopoly over the most powerful chips has made U.S. export controls a key tool in Washington's effort to preserve its advantage over China in the AI race.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/19/china-ai-nvidia-chips-us-export-controls.html

[2026-08-19 19:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: UAE suspends trade, financial transactions with Iran after attacks

Snippet: The United Arab Emirates has suspended "all trade, commercial exchange and financial transactions with Iran" after the Islamic Republic attacked a number of UAE-owned tankers and rejected new talks with the United States, the UAE’s Foreign Ministry announced late on Monday night.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-905988

[2026-08-19 18:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Manus on Markets: UAE halts trade and financial transactions with Iran | The National

Snippet: From tariff turmoil and stock shocks to market meltdowns, the global financial system has never been in such flux.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/markets/2026/08/19/manus-on-markets-uae-halts-trade-and-financial-transactions-with-iran/

[2026-08-19 18:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Grapes turn into raisins as Afghan farmers struggle with border closures

Snippet: Green grapes are hung on wooden racks to dry at a warehouse in Zhari district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Sibghatullah)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/afghanistan-pakistan-border-harvest-export-239e9aa2aa5b28f5eb0cd592b85e75bb

[2026-08-19 17:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: MSD appoints Mary Srethapakdi as Managing Director for the Philippines

Snippet: MSD in the Philippines — a trade name of Merck & Co., Inc, Rahway, NJ, USA — announced the appointment of Mary Srethapakdi as managing director for the Philippines while concurrently leading MSD’s operations in Thailand. She succeeds Andreas Riedel, who has been appointed Managing Director for MSD Vietnam.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/19/tmt-newswire/msd-appoints-mary-srethapakdi-as-managing-director-for-the-philippines/2408175

[2026-08-19 17:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: UAE halts all trade, financial dealings with Iran

Snippet: DUBAI — The United Arab Emirates has said it is suspending all trade and financial dealings with Iran after reporting an Iranian missile attack directed at its ships.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/19/world/uae-halts-all-trade-financial-dealings-with-iran/2408182

[2026-08-19 16:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Iran reportedly weighs attacks on European military targets as UAE severs trade with Tehran

Snippet: Iran has considered attacking U.S. military targets in Europe if the war escalates, the Financial Times reported Wednesday, citing two regime insiders.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/19/us-iran-war-trump-hormuz.html

[2026-08-19 15:35 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: HD Hyundai launches first locally built naval ship in Peru

Snippet: HD Hyundai Heavy Industries said Wednesday it has launched the Chimbote, the first of two landing support ships being jointly built in Peru under a new export model combining Korean technology with local production.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10845471

[2026-08-19 13:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: UAE imposes indefinite trade embargo on Iran over alleged missile attacks

Snippet: The United Arab Emirates has imposed an indefinite trade embargo on Iran after accusing Iranian forces of firing two ballistic missiles at the country, an allegation Tehran denies.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/19/uae-imposes-indefinite-trade-embargo-on-iran-over-alleged-missile-attacks

[2026-08-19 12:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Industry minister meets with Howard Lutnick over trade, investment issues in Washington

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan met with U.S. officials to discuss bilateral trade and industrial issues, including strategic investment projects in the United States, the industry ministry said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260819005900320

[2026-08-19 12:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: Trump pauses new tariffs on Canada and says countries close to a deal

Snippet: US President Donald Trump said he will delay imposing new tariffs on a wide array of Canadian goods for three days as the countries firm up a trade deal.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy9wz79ze29o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-08-19 12:21 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Iraq approves 3-month mechanism to export crude via local, international firms

Snippet: BURNING. A foreign tanker carrying Iraqi fuel oil damaged after catching fire in Iraq's territorial waters, following unidentified attacks that targeted two foreign tankers, according to Iraqi port officials, near Basra, Iraq, on March 12, 2026.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/iraq-approves-mechanism-export-crude-local-international-firms/

[2026-08-19 11:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Iraq approves three month mechanism to export crude via local, international firms

Snippet: Iraq's cabinet approved mechanisms for exporting Iraqi crude through specialized international and local companies and via multiple export outlets, the government said on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-905939

[2026-08-19 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: The six unheralded pieces helping the Mets go on a surprisingly fun August ride

Snippet: Mets season was supposed to be over Aug. 3, the day of the trade deadline. At least the interesting aspect of it. They were going to be playing out the string over the final two months, and they still may be.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/18/sports/six-unheralded-players-helping-mets-go-on-fun-august-ride/

[2026-08-19 09:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: UAE says Iran fired 2 missiles at country, as war drags on

Snippet: The Gulf nation has halted all trade and financial dealings with Iran in response to the attack, which Tehran denies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3364490/uae-says-iran-fired-2-missiles-country-war-drags?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-19 09:40 UTC+10:00] [uae] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: UAE says Iran fired 2 missiles at country, as war drags on

Snippet: The Gulf nation has halted all trade and financial dealings with Iran in response to the attack, which Tehran denies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3364490/uae-says-iran-fired-2-missiles-country-war-drags

[2026-08-19 09:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US urged to follow China’s lead in treating data as an economic asset

Snippet: Congressional advisory panel urges Washington to develop national strategy as Beijing’s data push gives Chinese firms edge in AI, robotics

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/economy-trade-business/article/3364489/us-urged-follow-chinas-lead-treating-data-economic-asset?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-19 09:27 UTC+10:00] [data] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US urged to follow China’s lead in treating data as an economic asset

Snippet: Congressional advisory panel urges Washington to develop national strategy as Beijing’s data push gives Chinese firms edge in AI, robotics

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/economy-trade-business/article/3364489/us-urged-follow-chinas-lead-treating-data-economic-asset

[2026-08-19 08:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iraq approves three-month mechanism for crude oil exports via local, international firms

Snippet: Iraq's cabinet approved mechanisms for exporting Iraqi crude through specialised international and local companies and via multiple export outlets, the government said on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iraq-approves-three-month-mechanism-crude-oil-exports-local

[2026-08-19 07:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Mexico weighs tougher trade rules for China, as US talks grind on

Snippet: The move would deepen Mexico’s alignment with Washington while President Sheinbaum pursues an extension of the USMCA pact with Trump

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3364484/mexico-weighs-tougher-trade-rules-china-us-talks-grind?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-19 07:09 UTC+10:00] [mexico] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Mexico weighs tougher trade rules for China, as US talks grind on

Snippet: The move would deepen Mexico’s alignment with Washington while President Sheinbaum pursues an extension of the USMCA pact with Trump

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3364484/mexico-weighs-tougher-trade-rules-china-us-talks-grind

[2026-08-19 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Kalshi promo code NYPMAX: Trade $25, get up to $500 for Liberty vs. Sky

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

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/18/betting/kalshi-promo-code-nypmax-trade-25-get-up-to-500-for-liberty-vs-sky/

[2026-08-19 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: UAE suspends trade and financial transactions with Iran | The National

Snippet: The UAE on Wednesday announced it was suspending all activities, trade exchanges and financial transactions with Iran.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/18/uae-suspends-trade-and-financial-transactions-with-iran/

[2026-08-19 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: UAE cuts off trade with Iran until further notice

Snippet: The UAE said on Tuesday that all trade, commercial exchanges and financial transations with Iran have been halted until further notice, according to a statement from the country's foreign ministry.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/uae-cuts-trade-iran-until-further-notice

[2026-08-19 06:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Syrian petroleum company says explosion of gas pipeline 'deliberate act of sabotage'

Snippet: Syria's petroleum company said on Tuesday that an explosion occurred at a gas export pipeline at the Al-Jabsah gas plant, halting oil flow through the pipeline.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/syrian-petroleum-company-says-explosion-gas-pipeline-deliberate-act

[2026-08-19 05:09 UTC+10:00] [Alcohol] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Trump is weighing whether to grant Canada a tariff reprieve

Snippet: A deal to avoid 50 percent duties on some Canadian goods is on Trump's desk, as Ottawa and Washington work towards a broader trade agreement.

Read full article: https://www.politico.com/news/2026/08/18/trump-canada-tariff-trade-agreement-01040518?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-08-19 04:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Iraq-Syria Pipeline To 'Bypass' Hormuz Likely To Take Four Years, $15BN To Build

Snippet: Iraq's plan to build a pipeline to export oil through Syria and partially bypass the Strait of Hormuz ​will likely take four years to complete and cost $15 billion, Reuters reported on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/iraq-syria-pipeline-bypass-hormuz-likely-take-four-years-15bn-build

[2026-08-19 04:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: UKMTO says vessel struck by unknown projectiles off Yemen's Mocha

Snippet: A cargo vessel was struck by multiple unknown projectiles 40 nautical miles southeast of Yemen's Mocha on Monday, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/ukmto-says-vessel-struck-unknown-projectiles-yemens-mocha

[2026-08-19 04:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Trump, Carney reportedly in talks ahead of new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods

Snippet: President Donald Trump is in renewed trade talks with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, with just hours to go before the U.S. imposes 50% tariffs on hockey sticks, wine and an array of other Canadian imports, according to various news reports Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/18/trump-carney-canada-tariffs-dealine-talks.html

[2026-08-19 03:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Read Full Article at RT.com

Snippet: The UAE has accused Iran of firing two ballistic missiles in its direction on Tuesday, as the two-month window for US-Iran peace talks expired without a breakthrough. Following the incident, Abu Dhabi announced a halt to all trade and financial transactions with Tehran.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/644382-iran-fires-ballistic-missiles/

[2026-08-19 02:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Iran prepares to keep economy alive as US threatens further sanctions

Snippet: Amid trade embargoes, asset freezes and attacks on ships as part of a naval blockade, Washington has announced a plan to enact a new wave of restrictions on Iran, targeting its economy.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/18/iran-prepares-to-keep-economy-alive-as-us-threatens-further-sanctions

[2026-08-19 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: ‘Dear You’: How cinema can bridge Philippines-China relations

Snippet: DESPITE attempts to reset Philippines-China relations, the recent arrest of more than a hundred Filipinos in China due to labor-related issues has once again exposed the fragility of people-to-people ties between Manila and Beijing. These incidents are stern reminders that bilateral relations are not only about maritime disputes or trade negotiations but also about the daily realities of ordinary citizens who cross borders in search of opportunity.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/19/opinion/columns/dear-you-how-cinema-can-bridge-philippines-china-relations/2407744

[2026-08-19 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: ‘Dear You’: How cinema can bridge Philippines-China relations

Snippet: DESPITE attempts to reset Philippines-China relations, the recent arrest of more than a hundred Filipinos in China due to labor-related issues has once again exposed the fragility of people-to-people ties between Manila and Beijing. These incidents are stern reminders that bilateral relations are not only about maritime disputes or trade negotiations but also about the daily realities of ordinary citizens who cross borders in search of opportunity.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/19/opinion/contributors/dear-you-how-cinema-can-bridge-philippines-china-relations/2407744

[2026-08-18 23:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Hormuz can’t be replaced – Iranian general (VIDEO)

Snippet: The Strait of Hormuz will remain indispensable to global energy trade despite efforts by Persian Gulf states to develop alternative export routes, a top Iranian military advisor has told RT.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/644352-iranian-general-naqdi-hormuz-bypass/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-08-18 23:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Read Full Article at RT.com

Snippet: The Strait of Hormuz will remain indispensable to global energy trade despite efforts by Persian Gulf states to develop alternative export routes, a top Iranian military advisor has told RT.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/644352-iranian-general-naqdi-hormuz-bypass/

[2026-08-18 23:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Contrarian vs. the crowd: One trader made a massive bet against chip stocks

Snippet: When it comes to the fate of the all-important semiconductor sector, traders in the options market are faced with a classic investing dilemma: go with the crowd, or the big-money contrarian?According to options flows, the crowd is leaning the most heavily bullish since April. The catch is that the biggest single options trade in the entire market Monday – a $129 million trade that accounted for over a third of total premium in the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) – was

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/18/contrarian-vs-the-crowd-one-trader-made-a-massive-bet-against-chip-stocks.html

[2026-08-18 23:00 UTC+10:00] [Banks] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: German lawmakers call for EU sanctions on Israel’s Ben-Gvir over Gaza killing remarks

Snippet: BERLIN —Senior conservative and social-democrat lawmakers in Germany’s governing coalition are urging the EU to sanction Israel’s Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir after he called for nightly targeted killings in Gaza.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/german-lawmakers-call-for-eu-sanctions-on-israels-ben-gvir-over-gaza-killing-remarks/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-08-18 22:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 82% of Chinese firms eye overseas growth, with Hong Kong top service support choice

Snippet: Trade Development Council survey also shows 94 per cent of respondents are eyeing countries in Belt and Road Initiative for expansion

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3364463/82-chinese-firms-eye-overseas-growth-hong-kong-top-service-support-choice?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-18 22:53 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 82% of Chinese firms eye overseas growth, with Hong Kong top service support choice

Snippet: Trade Development Council survey also shows 94 per cent of respondents are eyeing countries in Belt and Road Initiative for expansion

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3364463/82-chinese-firms-eye-overseas-growth-hong-kong-top-service-support-choice

[2026-08-18 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: "Sea Of Red": Futures Slide As Market Wakes Up To Soaring Bond Yields And Diesel Prices

Snippet: US futures are a "sea of red" (as Bloomberg describes it) in early trading as thin summer volumes persist, with the wrong kind of inflation coming to the fore and Monday’s tech selloff weighing on sentiment despite bullish AI news. The recent stock-bonds disconnect is finally being reappraised with US futures lower across the board.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/sea-red-futures-slide-market-wakes-soaring-bond-yields-and-diesel-prices

[2026-08-18 19:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Russia, Ghana discuss trade and recruitment of citizens for Ukraine War

Snippet: Russia and Ghana discussed bilateral ties, trade and investment on Monday, during a meeting between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Ghanaian Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa in Moscow.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/18/russia-ghana-discuss-trade-and-recruitment-of-citizens-for-ukraine-war/

[2026-08-18 16:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Can China’s new Arctic Sea route to Europe replace Middle East chokepoints?

Snippet: China has announced a new shipping route through the Arctic Ocean, which could ease the way for global trade amid the Middle East crisis that has paralysed critical waterways, including the Bab al-Mandeb on the edge of the Red Sea.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/18/can-chinas-new-arctic-sea-route-to-europe-replace-middle-east-chokepoints

[2026-08-18 16:19 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Chip boom prompts Moody’s to lift Korea growth to 3.5%

Snippet: Ratings agency expects export upcycle to run into mid-2027, easing pressure on government finances

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10844237

[2026-08-18 15:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US transshipment ‘scam’ claims put Asean exporters in a bind

Snippet: Analysts say a report accusing nine Southeast Asian nations of helping China skirt tariffs conflates cheating with legitimate trade

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3364381/us-transshipment-scam-claims-put-asean-exporters-bind?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-18 15:13 UTC+10:00] [Beijing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US transshipment ‘scam’ claims put Asean exporters in a bind

Snippet: Analysts say a report accusing nine Southeast Asian nations of helping China skirt tariffs conflates cheating with legitimate trade

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3364381/us-transshipment-scam-claims-put-asean-exporters-bind

[2026-08-18 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South Korea

Title: Exim Bank wastes 30.1 bln won by fixing commission rate for FX bond issuance: state auditor

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 18 (Yonhap) -- The Export-Import Bank of Korea (Exim Bank) wasted up to 30.1 billion won (US$21.3 million) by fixing the rate of commission paid to investment banks when issuing foreign currency bonds, the state audit agency said Tuesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260818005600315

[2026-08-18 14:23 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea Eximbank donates W100m for Colombia quake relief

Snippet: The Export-Import Bank of Korea said Tuesday it has donated 100 million won ($70,825) to the Korean Red Cross to support relief efforts following a powerful earthquake in Colombia.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10844057

[2026-08-18 14:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Ship attacked in Hormuz Strait as U.S.-Iran ceasefire expiry risks prolonged conflict

Snippet: A cargo vessel was struck by a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, the U.K. Maritime Trade Operations agency said Tuesday, signaling persisting navigation risks in the waterway as Washington and Tehran harden their positions.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/18/us-iran-war-trump-hormuz-trump-ceasefire-expires-extension-.html