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

Source: AP News

Title: US, Canada hold last-minute talks to stop 50% U.S. tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods

Snippet: United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, center, leaves the U.S. Department of Commerce following a meeting with Canadian officials, in Washington, Monday, Aug. 17, 2026. (Kelly Geraldine Malone/The Canadian Press via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/tariffs-trump-canada-usmca-trade-aae597c22617bec7a99f670a2c787ef9

[2026-08-18 13:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Damage, crew casualty reported onboard vessel hit in Hormuz Strait, UKMTO says

Snippet: The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) received a report on Tuesday that a vessel was struck by an unknown projectile while it was transiting in the Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/damage-crew-casualty-reported-onboard-vessel-hit-hormuz-strait-ukmto

[2026-08-18 11:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Hanwha Systems, Austrian firm to develop airborne communications UAV

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 18 (Yonhap) -- Hanwha Systems Co., the defense arm of Hanwha Group, said Tuesday it held a kick-off meeting with Austrian unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) maker Schiebel as part of their efforts to tap the global UAV export market.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260818004100320

[2026-08-18 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s ‘no’ on Australian beans: what the import rejection says about trade ties

Snippet: Incident sparks concern, but indicates China taking a proactive stance, not necessarily a gloomy forecast for relations, experts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3364292/chinas-no-australian-beans-what-import-rejection-says-about-trade-ties?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-18 11:00 UTC+10:00] [US] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s ‘no’ on Australian beans: what the import rejection says about trade ties

Snippet: Incident sparks concern, but indicates China taking a proactive stance, not necessarily a gloomy forecast for relations, experts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3364292/chinas-no-australian-beans-what-import-rejection-says-about-trade-ties

[2026-08-18 10:30 UTC+10:00] [Hong Kong Trade Development Council] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Hong Kong infrastructure, AI firms are tapping Malaysia’s growth prospects

Snippet: Executives say they are actively pursuing business opportunities in Malaysia and that adapting to local market dynamics is key

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3364301/how-hong-kong-infrastructure-ai-firms-are-tapping-malaysias-growth-prospects

[2026-08-18 09:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Record Ground Beef Prices May Finally Be Breaking Consumer Demand

Snippet: Last week's retail sales report provided fresh evidence that the K-shaped economy is buckling, with national average gasoline prices still printing above $4 a gallon and discretionary spending weakening. Consumer stress is now surfacing in the grocery aisle: as beef prices hover near record highs, Americans are beginning to trade down to cheaper proteins.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/personal-finance/record-ground-beef-prices-may-finally-be-breaking-consumer-demand

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

Source: South Korea

Title: (EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Aug. 18)

Snippet: Unexplained dismissal risks misunderstanding: Lee's abrupt firing of trade minister sparks speculation

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260818001200315

[2026-08-18 06:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Latvia wants EU billions for its anti-Russia policies

Snippet: Latvia wants Brussels to provide billions in additional funding as lost trade with Russia and soaring military spending put growing pressure on the Baltic state’s finances, Politico reported on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/644343-latvia-eu-billions-russia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-08-18 06:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Read Full Article at RT.com

Snippet: Latvia wants Brussels to provide billions in additional funding as lost trade with Russia and soaring military spending put growing pressure on the Baltic state’s finances, Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs has told Politico.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/644343-latvia-eu-billions-russia/

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

Source: New York Post

Title: DraftKings Predictions promo code: Trade $5, Get $150 for 2026 College Football season

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[2026-08-18 02:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: High tobacco taxes and light penalties for smugglers fuel global illicit cigarette trade | The National

Snippet: High taxes and relatively light penalties for smugglers are fuelling the global illicit tobacco trade, experts have said, after Dubai Customs seized more than 70 million cigarettes bound for Europe.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/17/high-tobacco-taxes-and-light-penalties-for-smugglers-fuel-global-illicit-cigarette-trade/

[2026-08-18 02:13 UTC+10:00] [Breaches] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Ukraine urges EU sanctions on Rosatom over allegations of nuclear safety violations

Snippet: Ukraine called on the European Union to sanction the Russian state nuclear company Rosatom on Monday, hours after a POLITICO investigation revealed allegations of safety and engineering failures at one of the company’s flagship projects.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/ukraine-eu-sanctions-rosatom-nuclear-safety-violations-andrii-sybiha/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-08-18 01:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Prosecution to press on with VP Duterte impeachment trial — Barbers

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Members of the House prosecution team on Monday insisted they have no knowledge of any talks for a “trade-off” involving Vice President Sara Duterte’s resignation that will pave the way for her to run in the 2028 elections.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/17/news/prosecution-to-press-on-with-vp-duterte-impeachment-trial-barbers/2407043

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

Source: New York Post

Title: Polymarket promo code NYPMAX1: Deposit $10, get $20 to trade on NFL Rookie of the Year

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

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[2026-08-17 22:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Will Russia’s plan for overland oil route be ‘game changer’ for India’s energy security?

Snippet: Moscow is eyeing a direct rail link to India, reflecting a scramble by major powers to build trade corridors beyond Hormuz, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3364323/will-russias-plan-overland-oil-route-be-game-changer-indias-energy-security?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-17 22:11 UTC+10:00] [Afghanistan] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Will Russia’s plan for overland oil route be ‘game changer’ for India’s energy security?

Snippet: Moscow is eyeing a direct rail link to India, reflecting a scramble by major powers to build trade corridors beyond Hormuz, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3364323/will-russias-plan-overland-oil-route-be-game-changer-indias-energy-security

[2026-08-17 22:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: ‘Dark’ oil trade still flowing despite Hormuz disruption – Bloomberg

Snippet: Gulf states are covertly shipping oil through the Strait of Hormuz on tankers with their transponders switched off despite severe disruptions to normal traffic and intermittent attacks, Bloomberg reported on Sunday, citing people familiar with the shipments.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/644324-dark-oil-trade-hormuz-closure/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-08-17 22:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Read Full Article at RT.com

Snippet: Gulf states are covertly shipping oil through the Strait of Hormuz on tankers with their transponders switched off despite severe disruptions to normal traffic and intermittent attacks, Bloomberg reported on Sunday, citing people familiar with the shipments.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/644324-dark-oil-trade-hormuz-closure/

[2026-08-17 21:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Billionaire Geely Auto head Li Shufu steps down as profit slips

Snippet: China’s second-largest carmaker names new chairman and CEO as profit drops despite record revenue and export surge

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3364318/billionaire-geely-auto-head-li-shufu-steps-down-profit-slips?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-17 21:32 UTC+10:00] [Geely Auto] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Billionaire Geely Auto head Li Shufu steps down as profit slips

Snippet: China’s second-largest carmaker names new chairman and CEO as profit drops despite record revenue and export surge

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3364318/billionaire-geely-auto-head-li-shufu-steps-down-profit-slips

[2026-08-17 20:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China's Geely boosts export target as founder warns of 'deglobalization'

Snippet: Journalists peer into a Geely Starray EM-i car, a mid-sized plug-in hybrid SUV, at a news conference in Paris on April 28. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/automobiles/china-s-geely-boosts-export-target-as-founder-warns-of-deglobalization

[2026-08-17 20:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: South Africa's unique succulents under threat from poachers

Snippet: A booming illegal trade in rare succulents is threatening South Africa's unique plant life, with demand from collectors driving widespread poaching.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/08/17/south-africas-unique-succulents-under-threat-from-poachers/

[2026-08-17 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Lifestyle / Health & wellness] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Chemical burns and blockages’: The danger lurking inside fake squishy toys

Snippet: Dumplings, capybaras, blocks of butter, sea creatures, ice cubes and cats. Squishy toys are soft, cute, deeply satisfying and stress-relieving to squeeze, fun to trade, and, in a world of screens, a decidedly analog and innocent hobby.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/lifestyle/health-and-wellness/chemical-burns-and-blockages-the-danger-lurking-inside-fake-squishy-toys-20260813-p60nzm.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-17 15:27 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korea Eximbank lends Glencore $1b to secure copper

Snippet: The Export-Import Bank of Korea said Monday it would provide $1 billion in financing to Swiss commodities giant Glencore in return for a stable supply of copper to Korean companies.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10843093

[2026-08-17 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese hedge funds rotate out of Nvidia and US hyperscalers in evolving AI trade

Snippet: China’s top-ranked hedge fund managers change tactics to ride the changing wave of overseas investments and market dynamics

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3364229/chinese-hedge-funds-rotate-out-nvidia-and-us-hyperscalers-evolving-ai-trade?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-17 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese hedge funds rotate out of Nvidia and US hyperscalers in AI trade

Snippet: China’s top-ranked hedge fund managers change tactics to ride the changing wave of overseas investments and market dynamics

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3364229/chinese-hedge-funds-rotate-out-nvidia-and-us-hyperscalers-evolving-ai-trade

[2026-08-17 14:46 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Iran war a boon for China’s electric trucks, fueling export surge

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/china-electric-truck-export-surge-iran-war/

[2026-08-17 14:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Experience the finest of Thailand at Thailand Week 2026 in Manila

Snippet: THAI product enthusiasts, business buyers, and lovers of Thai culture can look forward to the return of Thailand Week 2026 in Manila, one of the Philippines' leading showcases of premium Thai products and cultural experiences. Organized by the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce, Thailand, through the Thai Trade Center in Manila, the four-day event will take place from 27–30 August 2026 at the Glorietta Activity Center, Glorietta Makati.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/08/17/tmt-newswire/experience-the-finest-of-thailand-at-thailand-week-2026-in-manila/2406505

[2026-08-17 13:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Inside Playgrounds, Abu Dhabi’s community-led celebration of collector culture | The National

Snippet: Playgrounds was built around a simple idea: to give collectors and fans a place to meet, trade and share the things they care about.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/2026/08/17/inside-playgrounds-abu-dhabis-community-led-celebration-of-collector-culture/

[2026-08-17 12:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Japan's economy grows at 1.1% rate

Snippet: Vehicles are parked for export at a Yokohama port, near Tokyo on Aug. 1, 2025. (Takuto Kaneko/Kyodo News via AP, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/japan-gdp-economy-oil-iran-exports-3a57e1f5b16ea7ef41660ca0915abba7

[2026-08-17 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Japan second-quarter GDP grows 1.1% on an annualized basis, missing expectations

Snippet: Japan's economy expanded 1.1% in the second quarter on an annualized basis, missing expectations for 2% growth as softer domestic demand strong exports.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/17/japan-gdp-misses-estimates-trade-exports-yen-nikkei.html

[2026-08-17 06:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Kalshi promo code NYPMAX: Trade $25, get up to $500 in bonuses for the college football season

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Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/16/betting/kalshi-promo-code-nypmax-trade-25-get-up-to-500-in-bonuses-for-the-college-football-season/

[2026-08-17 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Business / Banking & finance] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Betting against the bank. ‘Widow-maker’ trades are making a comeback

Snippet: In the hedge-fund world, betting against the big Australian banks is known as a “widow-maker” trade. This is finance slang for an investment move that looks sensible in theory, but has a long history of inflicting hefty losses on those who try it.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/banking-and-finance/betting-against-the-bank-widow-maker-trades-are-making-a-comeback-20260813-p60o7u.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-17 04:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Tokenization Of H₂O: Elites Are Claiming The World's Water Supply & Plan To Trade It

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Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/tokenization-h2o-elites-are-claiming-worlds-water-supply-plan-trade-it

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

Source: New York Post

Title: ProphetX promo code NYPBONUS: Trade $10, get $20 for the Premier League

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[2026-08-17 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: DraftKings Predictions promo code: Trade $5, Get $150 for NFL awards

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[2026-08-17 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Nazi artefacts still being sold online years after trade outlawed across Australia

Snippet: One seller says second world war memorabilia containing banned Nazi symbols is legal under exemptions to the laws

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/17/nazi-artefacts-prohibited-symbols-still-being-sold-online-australia-ntwnfb

[2026-08-16 19:30 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘I’ve fallen in love with the trade’: The AI-proof job that 30,000 more Australians took up last year

Snippet: Extremely early starts on frigid days, crawling in roof cavities, and bad-tempered dogs – according to the hundreds of Day in My Life videos that populate the internet, these are common realities in the workplace for Australia’s electricians.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/i-ve-fallen-in-love-with-the-trade-the-ai-proof-job-that-30-000-more-australians-took-up-last-year-20260807-p60mby.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-16 15:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Impact of US trade policy shifts on Hong Kong ‘primarily psychological’: Paul Chan

Snippet: Finance chief cites US trade and interest rate trends as risks for city’s economy for rest of 2026, but expects growth momentum to continue

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3364173/impact-us-trade-policy-shifts-hong-kong-primarily-psychological-paul-chan?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-08-16 15:49 UTC+10:00] [US] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Impact of US trade policy shifts on Hong Kong ‘primarily psychological’: Paul Chan

Snippet: Finance chief cites US trade and interest rate trends as risks for city’s economy for rest of 2026, but expects growth momentum to continue

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3364173/impact-us-trade-policy-shifts-hong-kong-primarily-psychological-paul-chan

[2026-08-16 15:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Industry minister again heads for Washington amid growing U.S. tariff pressure

Snippet: SEOUL, Aug. 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's industry minister departed for Washington earlier in the day as Seoul faces mounting tariff pressure from the United States amid a series of unresolved bilateral trade issues, sources said Sunday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260816002000320

[2026-08-16 07:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Saudi Arabia launches maritime coalition amid escalation in Yemen

Snippet: Saudi Arabia has announced the formal launch of a multinational maritime defense coalition aimed at safeguarding shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, as escalating hostilities with Yemen’s Houthis threaten one of the world’s most important trade routes.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/644292-saudi-arabia-launches-maritime-coalition/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-08-16 07:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Read Full Article at RT.com

Snippet: Saudi Arabia has announced the formal launch of a multinational maritime defense coalition aimed at safeguarding shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, as escalating hostilities with Yemen’s Houthis threaten one of the world’s most important trade routes.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/644292-saudi-arabia-launches-maritime-coalition/

[2026-08-16 07:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Rescue pug who escaped South Korea’s dog meat trade crowned ‘World’s Ugliest Dog’ in California

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[2026-08-16 06:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Kalshi promo code NYPMAX: Trade $25, get up to $500 in bonuses for Cowboys vs. Seahawks

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[2026-08-16 05:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: DraftKings Predictions promo code: Trade $5, Get $150 for Brewers vs. Dodgers

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[2026-08-16 05:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: ProphetX promo code NYPBONUS: Trade $10, get $20 for Diamondbacks vs. Braves

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[2026-08-16 03:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Andrew Friedman reveals the 90 minutes Tarik Skubal trade got real

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[2026-08-15 22:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Local Spain

Title: EU pushes back as US revives trade pressure on bloc

Snippet: The EU pushed back Friday at renewed trade pressure from the United States, as Washington said the bloc was enabling Chinese evasion of US tariffs and stepped up calls for it to roll back flagship green rules on businesses.

Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260815/eu-pushes-back-as-us-revives-trade-pressure-on-bloc