Topic: Trade & Sanctions — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-30 04:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Cranes load and unload containers from cargo ships at the Panama Canal’s Rodman Port, operated by PSA International, in Panama City, Thursday, April 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)
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[2026-04-30 03:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Oil tankers dock at a port in Qingdao, China. Beijing looks to expand imports of resources from Africa. © Reuters
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[2026-04-30 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Kalshi has a welcome bonus for first-time users who want to sign up for the fast-growing prediction market platform this spring.
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[2026-04-30 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: NEW HAVEN, Connecticut — Rumor has it that last year, United States President Donald Trump delayed his so-called Liberation Day tariff announcement by a day, to April 2, because he didn’t want his unconstitutional trade “emergency” to come across as an April Fools’ Day hoax. This year, Trump defied the calendar with an address to the nation on April 1, touting yet another unconstitutional act — a war with Iran conducted without congressional approval.
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[2026-04-30 01:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: Officials and business leaders in South Africa and Kenya are welcoming China’s new zero‑tariff policy for 53 African nations, saying it will open fresh trade opportunities, cut costs for small businesses, and strengthen economic ties across the continent
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[2026-04-30 01:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Saudi Arabia’s petroleum and natural gas giant Aramco is suspending liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) through May due to damage at its main export facility, Bloomberg has reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
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[2026-04-30 01:30 UTC+10:00] [UK news] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Brown calls for police to look into former prince’s use of public funds and says he had colleague raise issue in 2008
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[2026-04-30 01:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Tehran, Iran – Iran’s national currency has plunged to new lows as authorities mobilise to dampen the impact of the naval blockade enforced by the United States.
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[2026-04-30 00:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Israel and Serbia have launched the first-ever strategic dialogue, reflecting the deepening trust and cooperation between the two countries.
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[2026-04-30 00:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: The U.S. is intensifying pressure on Iran and China across two fronts.
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[2026-04-29 23:51 UTC+10:00] [Companies] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Politico
Snippet: KYIV — President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Tuesday Ukraine will officially allow the export of surplus, domestically made weapons during wartime.
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[2026-04-29 18:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: The president of the Democratic Republic of Congo has ordered a comprehensive 30-day audit of the country’s mining export revenues and state assets.
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[2026-04-29 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Both sides have every incentive to explore a deal that does what blunt protectionism cannot: manage the complexities of their interdependence
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[2026-04-29 18:30 UTC+10:00] [Friedrich Merz] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Both sides have every incentive to explore a deal that does what blunt protectionism cannot: manage the complexities of their interdependence
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[2026-04-29 18:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- Son Ah-seop, the career hits leader in South Korean baseball, has been sent to the minors two weeks after being traded.
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[2026-04-29 15:19 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Posco is expanding financial support for its trading partners, aiming to stabilize supply chains and strengthen export competitiveness amid global tariffs and an oversupply of Chinese steel.
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[2026-04-29 12:42 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Cargo processed at South Korean seaports grew 1.5 percent from a year earlier in the first quarter, showing limited impact from the Middle Eastern conflict, the oceans ministry said Wednesday.
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[2026-04-29 12:35 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Trade ministers of South Korea and Qatar agreed Wednesday to expand the two countries' cooperation in advanced industries, including artificial intelligence (AI) transformation of the manufacturing sector, semiconductor and biohealth, a Seoul ministry said.
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[2026-04-29 12:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- Cargo processed at South Korean seaports grew 1.5 percent from a year earlier in the first quarter, showing limited impact from the Middle Eastern conflict, the oceans ministry said Wednesday.
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[2026-04-29 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- Trade ministers of South Korea and Qatar agreed Wednesday to expand the two countries' cooperation in advanced industries, including artificial intelligence (AI) transformation of the manufacturing sector, semiconductor and biohealth, a Seoul ministry said.
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[2026-04-29 11:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean won rose slightly against the U.S. dollar Wednesday morning amid a decision by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to exit the OPEC oil cartel.
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[2026-04-29 11:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: US budget airlines are seeking $2.5bn in government aid to offset rising fuel costs, with their trade group, the Association of Value Airlines, urging the United States administration to provide “temporary government support”.
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[2026-04-29 11:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: The Palestinian Football Association (PFA) has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against FIFA's decision not to sanction Israel over clubs based in the West Bank, a senior PFA official said on Tuesday, as visa issues affecting several delegations added to tensions ahead of the FIFA Congress.
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[2026-04-29 10:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired infielder/outfielder Tyler Fitzgerald from the Toronto Blue Jays for cash on Tuesday in a deal between last year’s World Series teams.
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[2026-04-29 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Foreign firms fear more halts following reports of a ban on the export of the chemical, crucial for fertiliser and battery production
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[2026-04-29 08:00 UTC+10:00] [Peng Yang] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Foreign firms fear more halts following reports of a ban on the export of the chemical, crucial for fertiliser and battery production
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[2026-04-29 07:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Japanese chemical companies are grappling with shortages of feedstocks that had been sourced mainly from the Middle East. (Photo by Kai Fujii)
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[2026-04-29 07:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: More countries are “very likely” to withdraw from OPEC following the United Arab Emirates’ decision to leave the group, former UAE diplomat to the UN and World Trade Organization, Obaid Ahmed Al-Zaabi, told RT.
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[2026-04-29 06:00 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), is making significant progress in the formulation of the National Export Development Plan (NEDP) for the period 2026–2030. This strategic initiative is designed to position Sri Lanka on a path of sustained export-led economic growth, aligned with the Government’s national vision of “A Thriving Nation – A Beautiful Life.”
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[2026-04-29 05:58 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: AHC Group has entered into a strategic partnership with the Asia Africa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AACCI) through the signing of an MoU, marking a significant step towards strengthening international trade and investment ties.
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[2026-04-29 05:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: After the past year’s saga between Brandon Aiyuk and the 49ers, it would be reasonable for any team seeking to trade for the troubled receiver and his $120 million contract to want to touch base with him.
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[2026-04-29 02:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: It certainly looks like A.J. Brown is headed to New England, and he won’t be coming cheap.
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[2026-04-29 02:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Abu Dhabi recorded a 36 per cent annual increase in non-oil foreign trade last year as the emirate moves ahead with its economic diversification agenda.
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[2026-04-29 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The Kalshi promo code NYPMAX offers a generous promotion for those entering the prediction market space and following the current Stanley Cup playoffs.
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[2026-04-29 01:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: According to the Federal Trade Commission, nearly 30% of people who reported being scammed in 2025 said the swindle began on social media.
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[2026-04-29 00:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine accused Israel on Tuesday of allowing the import of grain it says Russia stole from occupied territories, prompting a sharp exchange between officials in Kyiv and Jerusalem.
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[2026-04-28 23:59 UTC+10:00] [EU affairs] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Snippet: PARIS — France’s EU affairs minister Benjamin Haddad said Tuesday that the EU should not rush to ratify last year’s trade deal with the U.S., insisting on the need to add more safeguards.
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[2026-04-28 23:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Iran has banned the export of steel products, local media reported customs authorities as saying, after US-Israeli air strikes heavily targeted its steel industry in the war.
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[2026-04-28 23:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- Cheong Wa Dae on Tuesday denied a claim that U.S. companies were being discriminated against in South Korea over network usage fees after the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) raised grievances over the issue.
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[2026-04-28 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The research agenda will also focus on safeguarding port access and critical mineral investments amid rising threats to global trade
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[2026-04-28 22:30 UTC+10:00] [Arctic shipping] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The research agenda will also focus on safeguarding port access and critical mineral investments amid rising threats to global trade
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[2026-04-28 21:12 UTC+10:00] [Cargo] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Snippet: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy threatened to sanction Israeli individuals and businesses buying grain produced in regions occupied by Russia.
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[2026-04-28 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Ratings agency gives China an A1 long-term rating, citing the economy’s resilience in the face of trade and geopolitical pressures
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[2026-04-28 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Aa1] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Ratings agency gives China an A1 long-term rating, citing the economy’s resilience in the face of trade and geopolitical pressures
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[2026-04-28 20:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The Kings were swept out of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs by the Avalanche on Sunday night, officially locking in the details of their trade with the Rangers for Artemi Panarin.
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[2026-04-28 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The deal, part of a move to reduce reliance on major powers, will also strengthen India’s hand in trade negotiations with the US, analysts say
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[2026-04-28 20:00 UTC+10:00] [United Kingdom] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The deal, part of a move to reduce reliance on major powers, will also strengthen India’s hand in trade negotiations with the US, analysts say
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[2026-04-28 19:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Previous slideNext slide Children cool off at Gorai Beach in Mumbai, India, where a weather warning is in place due to a heatwave. EPAInfo Britain's King Charles III and US President Donald Trump meet for tea at the White House in Washington. ReutersInfo Children are enchanted by a bird at a displacement shelter in Sidon, Lebanon, where Israel and Hezbollah continue to trade attacks despite a ceasefire.
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[2026-04-28 18:58 UTC+10:00] [Drones] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Snippet: KYIV — Ukraine struck Russia’s oil infrastructure in the Black Sea port city of Tuapse for the third time in a month, local authorities said Tuesday.
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[2026-04-28 18:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Exports rise at sharpest rate in over five years by nearly 36 per cent in March year on year, outpacing February growth despite trade disruptions
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