Topic: Trade & Sanctions — Neutral reports only
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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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[2026-04-13 17:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Local Spain
Snippet: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez 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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[2026-04-13 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: 1967 -- The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, a set of multilateral trade agreements aimed at the abolition of tariffs, quotas and subsidies, goes into effect in South Korea. The international accord was formed in 1947 and lasted until 1994, when its functions were taken over by the World Trade Organization.
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[2026-04-13 14:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Many don’t realize that building a stronger, more affordable America is directly tied to the growth of US chemical production. National defense, energy independence, modern health care, food production, and most other supply chains depend on chemistry. It’s the driving force that helps strengthen our nation’s position in global markets, and advance technological progress.
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[2026-04-13 13:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Trading Noah Dobson Montreal last summer may have been the only choice Mathieu Darche had, and it may turn into a long-term win-win for both teams. One year in, with Victor Eklund and Kashawn Aitcheson yet to make their NHL debuts — though hopefully the Islanders call up Eklund Tuesday to make Game 82 interesting — it’s too early to judge.
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[2026-04-13 13:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: This would all be a lot more interesting if the Hawks hadn’t rid themselves of Trae Young back at the trade deadline, of course, if they hadn’t exiled him to Washington, D.C., which has been pro basketball purgatory, seemingly, since Calvin Coolidge sat courtside.
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[2026-04-13 12:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Just over two years ago, we first penned our views on "The Next AI Trade", which looked beyond the hyperscalers and the data centers supporting the AI revolution, and instead focused on the energy and logistical needs that would be so very critical in allowing the US to dominate China in the existential race to first reach Artificial General Intelligence (which many have dubbed the next nuclear arms race due to its profound civilizational implications).
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[2026-04-13 11:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea aims to expand its free trade agreement network with emerging markets, such as Latin America and Africa, in its latest effort to diversify supply chains, Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said Monday.
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[2026-04-13 11:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea aims to expand its free trade agreement (FTA) network with emerging markets, such as Latin America and Africa, in its latest effort to diversify supply chains, Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said Monday.
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