Topic: Trade & Sanctions — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-16 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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[2026-04-16 01:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Japan has eased its arms export rules, breaking with eight decades of pacifist foreign policy.
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[2026-04-16 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Former US Treasury secretary, in Hong Kong, discusses China’s ‘serious conflicts’ with other economies in trade, while warning of decoupling risks
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[2026-04-16 01:00 UTC+10:00] [climate change] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Former US Treasury secretary, in Hong Kong, discusses China’s ‘serious conflicts’ with other economies in trade, while warning of decoupling risks
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[2026-04-16 00:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: This year's IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington are unlike any in recent memory. The Iran war has given the annual gathering a geopolitical charge that has drawn an unusually broad crowd, not just the traditional ministers of trade, investment and finance, but foreign policy officials and venture capital executives from across the globe.
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[2026-04-16 00:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Keir Starmer insists the UK will not be dragged into the Iran war despite Trump’s threats to scrap a bilateral trade deal
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[2026-04-16 00:35 UTC+10:00] [Rachel Reeves] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Keir Starmer insists the UK will not be dragged into the Iran war despite Trump’s threats to scrap a bilateral trade deal
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[2026-04-16 00:16 UTC+10:00] [Editors' Pick] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
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[2026-04-15 23:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Iraq is facing a crisis as it has seen around 80 percent of its oil exports collapse. This was because of the Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Now, there's also a US blockade of Iran. Iraq is thus seeing many of its normal maritime oil exports via the Persian Gulf interdicted.
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[2026-04-15 22:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: US equity futures are flat following yesterday’s rally as market awaits news on the Iran war resolution and as we traverse earnings season. As of 8:15am ET, S&P 500 futures are little changed after the benchmark closed within a whisker of a record. Risk sentiment took a small knock in recent trade after Iran cautioned that it will not allow shipments to or from the Gulf if the US blockade remain.Nasdaq futures are fractionally in the green, and set for
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[2026-04-15 22:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Participates in MODEX 2026, North America's largest logistics trade show
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[2026-04-15 22:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: LONDON — US President Donald Trump has threatened to renege on a trade agreement with the UK, limiting the impact of US tariffs, as he again criticized Britain's lack of support in the Iran war.
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[2026-04-15 21:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Iran's military warned on Wednesday it would block trade through the Red Sea, the Gulf and the Sea of Oman if the US naval blockade continues.
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[2026-04-15 21:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: Gaza was hit by renewed deadly strikes late on Tuesday, 14 April, as casualties were taken to Al-Shifa Hospital following an Israeli attack in the Al-Shati refugee camp. Medical staff said five people were killed in a drone strike near a makeshift café. The incident highlights continuing violence despite a ceasefire officially in place since 10 October 2025.
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[2026-04-15 20:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: US President Donald Trump has said America's trade deal with the UK "can always be changed".
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[2026-04-15 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Industry insiders say carbon costs are expected to cascade through supply chains, adding to compliance costs for Chinese exporters
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[2026-04-15 20:30 UTC+10:00] [European Union] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Industry insiders say carbon costs are expected to cascade through supply chains, adding to compliance costs for Chinese exporters
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[2026-04-15 19:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: UAE restaurants grappling with rising food costs and a drop in trade due to the challenges of the Iran war are being given a lifeline by industry leaders stepping in to serve up crucial support.
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[2026-04-15 18:47 UTC+10:00] [Beef] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Snippet: LONDON — U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to unpick America’s trade deal with the U.K. amid increasing frustration over Britain’s opposition to military action against Iran.
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[2026-04-15 18:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Teresa Zhang, a business manager at lighting equipment maker and Canton Fair exhibitor Guangzhou Blueswift Electric, said the Iran war's impact on the company is "not that big for now." (Photo by Wataru Suzuki)
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[2026-04-15 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Live updates: Follow the latest news on Iran war
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[2026-04-15 18:22 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section
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[2026-04-15 18:11 UTC+10:00] [Foreign policy] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: President says he gave Britain ‘better deal than I had to’ but ally was ‘not there when we needed them’ on Iran
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[2026-04-15 17:32 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
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[2026-04-15 17:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: An AI-driven Digital Customs Documentation System built on Hedera's distributed ledger technology that enhances speed, security, and transparency for cross border trade, leveraging Teleport's cross border eCommerce logistics expertise.
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[2026-04-15 17:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Federal Government
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[2026-04-15 16:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: The Gulf’s role as a central connector between Asia and Pakistan is set to endure, even as countries rethink supply chains in response to rising geopolitical risk.
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[2026-04-15 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: This report is from this week's CNBC's UK Exchange newsletter. Like what you see? You can subscribe here.
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[2026-04-15 15:12 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
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[2026-04-15 14:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: RT News
Snippet: The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has said American warships have effectively blocked Iranian trade through the Strait of Hormuz.
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[2026-04-15 14:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: The U.S. blockade of Iranian ports is now fully into effect, "completely" cutting off Tehran's international sea trade that powers about 90% of its economy, the U.S. Central Command said late Tuesday stateside.
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[2026-04-15 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Financial Times
Snippet: The world’s second-biggest economy generated a record trade surplus of $1.2tn last year, exacerbating global concerns from other nations that their industries will be overwhelmed by Chinese imports. Find out how both developed and developing countries are responding.
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[2026-04-15 12:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Just what kind of challenge do the Knicks have on their hands?
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[2026-04-15 12:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired right-hander Griff McGarry from the Philadelphia Phillies for international pool money on Tuesday.
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[2026-04-15 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 15 (Yonhap) -- The trade ministry will swiftly execute its extra budget secured for supporting export companies facing difficulties due to the prolonging crisis in the Middle East, Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo said Wednesday.
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[2026-04-15 09:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The lines of communication are open.
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[2026-04-15 09:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Import prices posted their sharpest increase in more than 28 years in March, driven mainly by rising global oil prices amid the Middle East conflict, central bank data showed Wednesday.
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[2026-04-15 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 15 (Yonhap) -- Import prices posted their sharpest increase in more than 28 years in March, driven mainly by rising global oil prices amid the Middle East conflict, central bank data showed Wednesday.
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[2026-04-15 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (97) returns an interception during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sept. 28, 2025, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
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[2026-04-15 05:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Australia controls less than 20 per cent of our liquid fuel supply and relies on imports for the other 80-plus per cent we need to keep the nation moving.
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[2026-04-15 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The NBA Playoffs offer an ideal opportunity for anyone interested in entering the prediction market. Use the Kalshi promo code NYPMAX to claim an incredible welcome incentive.
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[2026-04-15 02:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Fertiliser shortages due to the blockage on the Strait of Hormuz are a pressing concern for developing countries, the head of the United Nations trade agency warned on Tuesday.
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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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