Topic: Trade & Sanctions — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-17 16:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 17 (Yonhap) -- National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac held talks with the European Union (EU)'s top trade negotiator Friday to discuss strengthening economic security cooperation amid energy market uncertainties stemming from the Middle East conflict, Cheong Wa Dae said.
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[2026-04-17 12:14 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea and the European Union agreed Friday to form a strategic economic partnership to expand bilateral ties in trade and economic security amid heightened global uncertainties, Seoul's trade ministry said.
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[2026-04-17 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the European Union (EU) agreed Friday to form a strategic economic partnership to expand bilateral ties in trade and economic security amid heightened global uncertainties, Seoul's trade ministry said.
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[2026-04-17 09:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Dolphins running back De’Von Achane won’t be going anywhere anytime soon.
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[2026-04-17 07:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: US trade chief says more resources needed to expand trade probes and counter China, warning farmers remain exposed ahead of Beijing summit
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[2026-04-17 07:28 UTC+10:00] [American economy] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: US trade chief says more resources needed to expand trade probes and counter China, warning farmers remain exposed ahead of Beijing summit
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[2026-04-17 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Secretary of State Marco Rubio smiles during a meeting at the State Department in Washington, Tuesday, April 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
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[2026-04-17 06:28 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A recent brief by the Asian Development Bank highlights that Sri Lanka has about US$ 6 billion unrealised export potential, of which US$ 808 million is with India.
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[2026-04-17 05:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Baltimore Orioles’ Chayce McDermott pitches during the third inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, May 20, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash, File)
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[2026-04-17 05:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The Astros look to sweep the Rockies on Thursday as heavy home favorites, reflecting a 61 percent chance of winning on Kalshi.
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[2026-04-17 04:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: In an interview with The Associated Press, Peru’s progressive presidential candidate Roberto Sánchez, detailed his intention to broaden Peru’s economic ties if elected. Sánchez has gained attention for his wide-brimmed peasant hat, signaling his support for former President Pedro Castillo, in whose administration he served as minister of foreign trade and tourism.
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[2026-04-17 03:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: The Strait of Hormuz is back at the center of global attention because it has become one of the main pressure points in the war that began on February 28, when the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, saying they were responding to what they described as an escalating threat from Tehran’s nuclear program and regional military posture.
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[2026-04-17 01:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael ConroyFile)
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[2026-04-17 01:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: In what sure looks like the end of this relationship — but with these two, never say never — the Mets and Richard Lovelady have broken up again.
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[2026-04-17 01:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: EU ambassador describes lunch meeting as a ‘constructive and in-depth exchange on EU-Hong Kong relations’
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[2026-04-17 01:19 UTC+10:00] [European Union] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: EU ambassador describes lunch meeting as a ‘constructive and in-depth exchange on EU-Hong Kong relations’
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[2026-04-16 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: US and China have ‘suffered the most’ amid global decline in outbound investment appetite due to heightened geopolitical tensions
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[2026-04-16 23:00 UTC+10:00] [foreign investment] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: US and China have ‘suffered the most’ amid global decline in outbound investment appetite due to heightened geopolitical tensions
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[2026-04-16 22:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Two Palestinian terrorists released in ransoms for the October 7 Massacre hostages are set to speak on Friday at the San Lorenzo headquarters of Argentina's State Workers Association (ATE), according to social media posts by the union's Rosario branch and Action for Palestine Rosario.
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[2026-04-16 22:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Stock futures are edging higher on continued optimism about an extended truce in the Middle East, while Taiwan Semi's solid results have sparked another leg higher in AI trade. As of 8:15 am ET, S&P 500 futures rose 0.1%, while Nasdaq 100 contracts +0.2%, and on pace for a 12th day of gains.
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[2026-04-16 21:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Previous slideNext slide A cyclist rides a recumbent bike at a Dubai Police community cycling event at Dubai Autodrome. Chris Whiteoak / The NationalInfo Iraqi tankers queue along the main road from Tartus in Syria, waiting to unload their cargos of diesel at the Baniyas port refinery for export. AFPInfo Israeli air defence systems intercept projectiles over the Upper Galilee region, seen from Masada in the occupied Golan Heights.
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[2026-04-16 21:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: A new era of higher defense spending has prompted the International Monetary Fund to warn of an emerging "guns versus butter" trade-off, with governments expected to face tough choices on debt and public spending.
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[2026-04-16 21:00 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: World Central Kitchen founder believes the war could cause a ‘silent’ collapse of the global fertilizer trade
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[2026-04-16 20:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Moscow Times
Snippet: A large plume of black smoke visible from space rose over the Black Sea on Thursday after a Ukrainian drone strike was reported to have set a major oil refinery in the southern Krasnodar region ablaze.
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[2026-04-16 20:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Moscow Times
Snippet: A large plume of black smoke visible from space rose over the Black Sea on Thursday afternoon after a Ukrainian drone strike was reported to have sparked a fire at a major oil export hub in the southern Krasnodar region.
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[2026-04-16 20:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: A public dispute broke out on Wednesday between Israel Police and the State Attorney’s Office after police said two tort rulings had been issued against the force and against officers and commanders over the handling of protests - in cases in which the defendants were not represented by the prosecution.
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[2026-04-16 19:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The Trump administration is reportedly lobbying other nations to back a new “trade over aid” initiative, which would see them promoting “America First” values by investing in US companies – instead of splurging on overseas development projects.
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[2026-04-16 18:51 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Australia’s Northern Territory is positioning itself as a long-term strategic partner for South Korea for Korean investment in energy, critical minerals, and infrastructure, Robyn Cahill, Minister for Trade, Business and Asian Relations of the territory said in a written interview with The Korea Herald on Thursday.
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[2026-04-16 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Sport / Racing] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Still riding the high of his most satisfying victory, trainer Adrian Bott hopes to spark another top-class import to group 1 success on Saturday at Randwick.
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[2026-04-16 16:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and China will hold senior-level economic talks early next week to discuss joint efforts to ensure a stable environment for trade and investment amid the Middle East crisis, the foreign ministry said Thursday.
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[2026-04-16 16:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 16 (Yonhap) -- The Seoul government has submitted a formal opinion letter on the United States' ongoing probes into South Korea and other nations involving what it calls "unfair" trade practices related to structural excess production and forced labor, officials said Thursday.
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[2026-04-16 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's trade watchdog on Thursday made a preliminary decision to impose anti-dumping tariffs on cold-rolled steel products imported from China, citing damage to the local industry.
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[2026-04-16 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 16 (Yonhap) -- The proportion of South Korean exports settled in the local currency reached an all-time high in 2025, driven by rising exports of items that typically have higher won-based settlement shares, central bank data showed Thursday.
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[2026-04-16 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Manufacturers and buyers offer on-the-ground perspectives at China’s largest trade exhibition, swapping stories and predictions amid massive turnout
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[2026-04-16 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Daily Economic News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Manufacturers and buyers offer on-the-ground perspectives at China’s largest trade exhibition, swapping stories and predictions amid massive turnout
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[2026-04-16 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: SBS News
Snippet: A fire at an oil refinery in Corio, Victoria, has sparked concerns of further pressure on Australia's energy supply amid the war in the Middle East.
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[2026-04-16 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: There is no official stat for how many of Brian Burns’ career-high 16.5 sacks were made easier by Dexter Lawrence commanding double teams nearby, but Burns isn’t really interested in figuring out how much harder his job will be if the Giants trade Lawrence.
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[2026-04-16 06:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The Department of Health and Human Services reversed a staffing reduction at a health program that provides vital medical care for 9/11 heroes after New York lawmakers bemoaned the cuts.
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[2026-04-16 06:15 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section
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[2026-04-16 05:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: US President Donald Trump has said he is “permanently opening” the Strait of Hormuz, presenting the move as benefiting “China and the world” after claiming Beijing agreed “not to send weapons to Iran.” Trump’s remarks come as the US military claims American warships have effectively blocked Iranian trade through the vital waterway.
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[2026-04-16 05:27 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 90]
Source: 9News
Snippet: Hello and welcome to our rolling coverage of the war in the Middle East on Thursday, April 16.
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[2026-04-16 05:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: New users interested in the prediction market space can join Kalshi and access a welcome offer by entering the Kalshi promo code NYPMAX, especially for MLB trading with the season underway.
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[2026-04-16 04:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (7) celebrates with teammates after making a shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets in Houston, Friday, March 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
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[2026-04-16 03:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: At this point, the Giants are sticking to their stance that Dexter Lawrence is under contract for two more years, they want him to stay and they are not interested in giving him a new contract.
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[2026-04-16 03:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: The US military has claimed its blockade of Iranian ports has completely halted economic trade going into and out of Iran by sea since it came into force on 13 April. Ben Chu from BBC Verify has been looking into whether the evidence from ship tracking data supports that.
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[2026-04-16 03:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Three large advertising agencies settled a Federal Trade Commission probe accusing them of violating antitrust law by conspiring to boycott online media platforms based on political content they didn’t like, the agency said Wednesday.
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[2026-04-16 03:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tehran warned it could target Gulf trade beyond the Strait of Hormuz, saying US actions were putting the ceasefire at risk
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[2026-04-16 03:04 UTC+10:00] [Tehran] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tehran warned it could target Gulf trade beyond the Strait of Hormuz, saying US actions were putting the ceasefire at risk
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[2026-04-16 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: StubHub will pay a $10 million settlement to ticket purchasers for violating federal rules about unfair and deceptive fees, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced.
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[2026-04-16 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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