Topic: Trade & Sanctions — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-10 09:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The Rockies aren’t exactly known as MLB’s best-run franchise. But they seem to be getting the better of their deals with the Yankees.
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[2026-04-10 08:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Trading for Dexter Lawrence may be catnip for some, but right now, for the Jaguars, it doesn’t appear to be.
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[2026-04-10 08:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Dallas Wings traded Diamond Miller to the Connecticut Sun for Rayah Marshall on Thursday in a swap of frontcourt players.
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[2026-04-10 07:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: A trilateral memorandum of understanding has been signed by Syria, Jordan, and Turkey to develop the transport sector and enhance trade and transport links among the three countries, seen as signaling a new regional direction toward economic integration and the revitalization of cross-border trade routes.
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[2026-04-10 07:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Attacks on Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline knocked out 700,000 barrels per day (bpd) of the kingdom’s oil capacity, or roughly 10 percent of its current exports, according to a statement by the kingdom’s energy ministry on Thursday.
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[2026-04-10 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Export Credit Insurance Corporation (SLECIC) and the Bank of Ceylon (BOC) have reaffirmed their longstanding strategic alliance with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on March 30, marking a significant milestone in their collaborative journey.
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[2026-04-10 04:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: By Brianna Morris-Grant
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[2026-04-10 04:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Angel Reese spoke about taking “scary steps” and being in uncomfortable spaces after the two-time Chicago Sky All-Star’s trade to the Atlanta Dream on Monday.
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[2026-04-10 03:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Angel Reese isn’t the only WNBA star switching teams.
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[2026-04-09 22:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Stocks resumed their drop and oil erased about a third of its Wednesday drop as traders watched the fragile US-Iran ceasefire shatter by the hour, with both sides accusing the other of breaches while the Strait of Hormuz is still effectively closed and Israel intensified strikes on Lebanon. As of 8:00am ET, S&P futures fell 0.4% after Bloomberg strategists said a best-case scenario has already been priced in; Nasdaq futures dropped 0.3% with Mag7 stocks mostly lower.
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[2026-04-09 21:31 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency said Thursday it has signed an agreement with Finland to export K9 self-propelled howitzers from Hanwha Aerospace, in a deal worth 546 million euros ($637 million).
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[2026-04-09 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will export an additional 112 units of its K9 self-propelled howitzers to Finland in an arms deal valued at some 940 billion won (US$634 million), the state arms procurement agency said Thursday, in what would be another boost for Seoul's push to export more weapons.
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[2026-04-09 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Pop and rock] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: (Rough Trade)Smoothing out the jump-cut chaos of his previous band, Cameron Picton brings entirely acoustic instrumentation to bear on these lovely, beguiling songs
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[2026-04-09 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Bryson Dechambeau partnered with Kalshi earlier this year to become its first official athlete ambassador. Now, golf traders can use the Kalshi promo code NYPMAX to trade $10 and get $10 on Dechambeau at the Masters.
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[2026-04-09 20:41 UTC+10:00] [Competition] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Snippet: BRUSSELS — The EU’s Commissioner for Trade Maroš Šefčovič will visit the United States in late April, Deputy Chief Spokesperson Olof Gill confirmed to POLITICO.
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[2026-04-09 20:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Ambassador Daniel Kritenbrink says the US still has ‘extraordinary’ influence in the region, given its trade and security ties with Asean
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[2026-04-09 20:20 UTC+10:00] [Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Ambassador Daniel Kritenbrink says the US still has ‘extraordinary’ influence in the region, given its trade and security ties with Asean
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[2026-04-09 18:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: U.S. Treasury yields showed little movement in early trade Thursday as investors prepared for several key data releases, which will shed further light on the evolving inflationary backdrop and the outlook for interest rates.
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[2026-04-09 16:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hong Kong listing plan comes after the company reported net profit of 4.2 billion yuan for 2025, up 36.8 per cent from a year earlier
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[2026-04-09 16:03 UTC+10:00] [Yiwu trade market] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hong Kong listing plan comes after the company reported net profit of 4.2 billion yuan for 2025, up 36.8 per cent from a year earlier
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[2026-04-09 14:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Singapore said it would not be appealing to Iran for access to the strait as transit through crucial trade waterways was a right
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[2026-04-09 14:23 UTC+10:00] [Anwar Ibrahim] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Singapore said it would not be appealing to Iran for access to the strait as transit through crucial trade waterways was a right
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[2026-04-09 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: IEA warns that current oil and gas shocks surpass past levels, forcing import-dependent nations to prioritise solar and wind for domestic energy sovereignty
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[2026-04-09 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: IEA warns that current oil and gas shocks surpass past levels, forcing import-dependent nations to prioritise solar and wind for domestic energy sovereignty
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[2026-04-09 11:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- The United States' recent adjustment of its metal tariffs will likely reduce the overall administrative burden on South Korean companies, though the impact may differ by item, Seoul's trade minister said Thursday, vowing efforts to help companies minimize their burden.
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[2026-04-09 10:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: This report is from this week's "Inside India" newsletter, which brings you timely, insightful news and market commentary on the emerging powerhouse — Subscribe today
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[2026-04-09 09:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Anthony Davis revealed everything during his nearly two-hour appearance on the Draymond Green Show.
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[2026-04-09 05:59 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) sources said that Sri Lanka spends between US$ 4.5 billion and US$ 5 billion annually to import its fuel needs and that the amount could double or triple if the war in the Middle East continues.
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[2026-04-09 05:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Two police officers walk in front of an anti-U.S. billboard depicting the American aircrafts into the Iranian armed forces fishing net with signs that read in Farsi: “The Strait of Hormuz will remain closed, The entire Persian Gulf is our hunting ground,” at the Eqelab-e-Eslami, or Islamic Revolution square in downtown Tehran, Iran, Sunday, April 5, 2026.
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[2026-04-09 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A New Year Food Festival and Trade Fair is being held today (09th) at Gampola International School to mark the upcoming Sinhala and Hindu New Year. The event is organised by the students of Gampola International School.
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[2026-04-09 04:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Kalshi is becoming more popular by the day and the prediction market is offering an incentive to attract new users. With the Kalshi promo code NYPMAX, first-time users looking to make predictions on the NBA playoffs can trade $10 and get $10 on the rapidly expanding prediction platform.
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[2026-04-09 02:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: The central banks of the UAE and Bahrain have signed a Dh20 billion ($5.4 billion) currency swap agreement to reinforce monetary co-operation and support trade and investment between the two countries.
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[2026-04-08 23:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Local Spain
Snippet: Spanish trade unions on Wednesday announced that the next two stoppage days by ground handling staff at 12 airports will not go ahead as negotiations over work conditions have begun, following a week of walkouts which caused delays and baggage issues.
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[2026-04-08 23:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: ASP Isotopes could provide timely relief for the global helium shortage.
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[2026-04-08 21:47 UTC+10:00] [Bilateral trade] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Snippet: BRUSSELS — Russia cannot be counted on as a reliable partner, the European Commission said Wednesday in response to a POLITICO report showing Hungary signed a pact with Moscow ahead of Sunday’s election.
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[2026-04-08 21:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Moscow Times
Snippet: Russia and Hungary signed a 12-point cooperation plan in December covering energy, infrastructure, trade and cultural ties, Politico reported Wednesday.
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[2026-04-08 19:40 UTC+10:00] [National / NSW] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: An increasing number of Australians are opting for electric solutions to the fuel crisis, as e-bike sellers report a surge in trade while drivers are slugged at the bowser.
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[2026-04-08 19:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: A row has erupted after Nigel Farage’s party, Reform UK, unveiled plans to refuse visas to nationals from countries pursuing compensation for the transatlantic slave trade, drawing sharp criticism from Caribbean leaders.
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[2026-04-08 19:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: A row has erupted after Nigel Farage’s party, Reform UK, unveiled plans to refuse visas to nationals from countries pursuing compensation for the transatlantic slave trade, drawing sharp criticism from Caribbean leaders.
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[2026-04-08 18:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: SHANGHAI/BEIJING — Hedge fund magnate Ray Dalio is optimistic that a highly anticipated meeting next month of the U.S. and Chinese presidents can go a long way toward soothing bilateral tensions.
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[2026-04-08 18:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea’s Fair Trade Commission said Wednesday that advertisements using artificial intelligence-generated personas, such as fictional doctors promoting medical products, must clearly disclose to consumers that the figures are not real.
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[2026-04-08 16:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Premier Li Qiang says ‘Beijing is willing to import more high-quality Australian products, expand and upgrade bilateral trade’
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[2026-04-08 16:27 UTC+10:00] [Tehran] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Premier Li Qiang says ‘Beijing is willing to import more high-quality Australian products, expand and upgrade bilateral trade’
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[2026-04-08 15:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 8 (Yonhap) -- Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo stressed the need to enhance economic partnership between South Korea and the European Union (EU) to jointly address global challenges while meeting with representatives from major European firms on Wednesday, his office said.
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[2026-04-08 15:24 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation (aT) has received the highest rating in the Ministry of the Interior and Safety’s annual assessment of public data provision and management for the sixth consecutive year.
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[2026-04-08 14:10 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: LX Hausys is stepping up its global expansion by showcasing products at major trade shows across Europe, the US and Asia, as it seeks new growth amid rising costs and shifting market conditions.
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[2026-04-08 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Jeff McNeil returned for his first game in New York on Tuesday since his December trade to the A’s, but instead of this series against the Yankees, he’s got the next one circled on his calendar.
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[2026-04-08 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: For many people, the economics of global trade can feel like an abstraction. Memorandums of understanding, comprehensive economic partnership agreements and business verticals – all can seem disconnected from the day-to-day realities of paying rent, buying groceries or filling a petrol tank.
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[2026-04-08 12:47 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations on Wednesday held the inaugural meeting of a joint committee designed to discuss improvements to their bilateral free trade agreement, Seoul's trade ministry said.
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[2026-04-08 12:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Wednesday held the inaugural meeting of a joint committee designed to discuss improvements to their bilateral free trade agreement (FTA), Seoul's trade ministry said.
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