Topic: Trade & Sanctions — Neutral reports only
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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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[2026-04-28 18:56 UTC+10:00] [TDC survey] [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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[2026-04-28 17:36 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The Office of the US Trade Representative has renewed criticism of South Korea’s network usage fee policy, calling it an outlier and one of the “craziest” foreign trade barriers facing American exporters.
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[2026-04-28 16:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Source says Beijing has quietly dropped an old sanctioning of Sjoerd Sjoerdsma, who recently spoke of wanting to lead a Dutch trade mission to China
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[2026-04-28 16:57 UTC+10:00] [Sjoerd Sjoerdsma] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Source says Beijing has quietly dropped an old sanctioning of Sjoerd Sjoerdsma, who recently spoke of wanting to lead a Dutch trade mission to China
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[2026-04-28 16:24 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: PPS expands 'export vouchers' and overseas pilot programs to help firms break into global markets
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[2026-04-28 16:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Singapore officially kicked off negotiations for improving their bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) this week, Seoul's trade ministry said Tuesday, amid the two countries' push to deepen economic ties in the face of global trade uncertainties.
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[2026-04-28 16:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Two foreign nationals were sentenced to prison for stealing five vehicles from a used-car lot in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, and moving them to an export packing site in Incheon, legal sources said Monday.
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[2026-04-28 15:44 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Lindian Resources has moved to bulletproof the downstream strategy for its 51 per cent-owned Sareco mixed rare earths concentrate facility in Kazakhstan, securing a long-term, low-cost domestic supply of sulphuric acid just as global markets prepare for a massive supply shock.
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[2026-04-28 14:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A customs agent wears a patch for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency, Oct. 27, 2017, at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, file)
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[2026-04-28 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- The industry ministry held an inaugural public-private trade security dialogue Tuesday with executives from major semiconductor, artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum companies to discuss ways to respond to myriad global challenges facing the key industries.
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[2026-04-28 11:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh, right, met with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Astana last week, in the first state visit from a leader of the country to Kazakhstan in 20 years. (Akorda, Kazakhstan's presidential office)
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[2026-04-28 09:53 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The US government has renewed its criticism of South Korea’s network usage fee policy, underscoring a persistent friction point in bilateral trade relations.
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[2026-04-28 09:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: We hear the original “Real Housewives of New York” are plying their trade again, hamming it up for the cameras in Palm Beach, Florida with Ramona Singer trying to steal the spotlight.
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[2026-04-28 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: In this Jan. 26, 2013, file photo, handguns are displayed on a vendor’s table at an annual gun show in Albany, N.Y. (AP Photo/Philip Kamrass, File)
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[2026-04-28 06:11 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s apparel industry has identified a series of targeted policy measures to revive growth after exports fell by 8% in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting both global headwinds and rising domestic costs.
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[2026-04-28 05:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lankan Information Communication Technology (ICT) companies participated in Japan IT Week Spring 2026, held from April 6th to 10th at Tokyo Big Sight, Japan in collaboration with the The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Japan,
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[2026-04-28 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka–Korea Business Council of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce recently hosted an awareness session titled ‘Doing Business with South Korea’, bringing together key stakeholders to explore opportunities for strengthening bilateral trade and investment relations between Sri Lanka and the Republic of Korea.
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[2026-04-28 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Kalshi, the fast-growing prediction market, is offering new users a welcome bonus when they sign up this spring.
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[2026-04-28 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In 2026, the global financial system is witnessing a shift that could alter the functioning of world trade.
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[2026-04-28 02:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Pakistan has authorised new transit routes, allowing Iran to import goods from third countries through its territory.
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[2026-04-28 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page
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[2026-04-27 23:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Beijing has barred seven EU-based entities from receiving Chinese dual-use goods, citing their involvement in arms trade with Taiwan.
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[2026-04-27 23:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Beijing has barred seven EU-based entities from receiving Chinese dual-use goods, citing their involvement in arms trade with Taiwan.
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[2026-04-27 21:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The deal will cut or remove tariffs on 95 per cent of New Zealand’s exports to India, with all Indian exports to New Zealand duty free
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[2026-04-27 21:11 UTC+10:00] [Wellington] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The deal will cut or remove tariffs on 95 per cent of New Zealand’s exports to India, with all Indian exports to New Zealand duty free
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[2026-04-27 20:45 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: April 27, 2026 20:45 | News
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[2026-04-27 20:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: New Zealand Trade Minister Todd McClay, left, talks with Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal during the India New Zealand Free Trade Agreement signing ceremony and Business forum meeting in New Delhi, India, Monday, April 27, 2026. ( AP Photo/Manish Swarup)
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[2026-04-27 19:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: FILE -A worker walks past the logo of TSMC or Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp., a Taiwanese multinational semiconductor contract manufacturing and design company, in Hsinchu, Taiwan, on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Daniel Ceng, File)
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[2026-04-27 15:39 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-04-27 15:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said late on Sunday that it had received reports that unauthorized persons had taken control of a cargo vessel that had been re-directed to the territorial waters of Somalia.
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[2026-04-27 13:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Maritime analytics firm TankerTrackers said Iran has loaded the equivalent of 4.6 million barrels of crude oil at export terminals, suggesting continued activity despite a US naval blockade.
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[2026-04-27 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Masan High-Tech Materials' Nui Phao tungsten mine in Vietnam's Thai Nguyen province. The company is projecting net profit this year to surge 150 times due to rising metal prices. (Photo by Yuji Nitta)
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[2026-04-27 10:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said no incidents were reported in the Strait of Hormuz or surrounding waters during the latest reporting period, offering a brief lull in activity.
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[2026-04-27 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Strategic affairs scholar and Sri Lankan author Asanga Abeyagoonasekera highlighted the strategic significance of Vietnam–Sri Lanka cooperation within the broader Indo-Pacific maritime corridor, identifying opportunities in connectivity, maritime security, trade, and policy learning.
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[2026-04-27 05:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Israel has issued new forced evacuation notices for areas in southern Lebanon, ordering residents of seven towns that lie beyond its so-called “buffer zone” to leave, ramping up the conflict with Hezbollah despite a US-brokered ceasefire.
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[2026-04-27 03:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: HOUSTON — When the calendar turns to February, there’s an urgency that gets turned up that’s felt around the NBA. It’s one last opportunity to improve your team before the final stretch of the season. Front offices chase it. Fans demand it. Talking heads in sports try to speak it into existence.
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[2026-04-27 02:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Disease and cold temperatures killed nearly 30 sloths at a Florida animal import warehouse in 2024 and 2025, according to a report from state wildlife authorities.
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[2026-04-27 02:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: A tanker is moored at the Keiyo Sea Berth receiving facility in Chiba Prefecture on April 26. (Photo by Taro Yokosawa)
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[2026-04-27 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page
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[2026-04-27 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Sports fans who haven’t yet signed up for Kalshi can use the Kalshi promo code NYPMAX for the NBA Playoffs to trade $10 get a $10 welcome promo.
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[2026-04-26 22:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Fiery Rain or Shine coach Yeng Guiao shared on Saturday that his verbal spat with Magnolia team consultant Erick Arejola was his way of defending Elasto Painters import Jaylen Johnson during their 91-82 win against the Hotshots.
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[2026-04-26 22:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Converge took advantage of an import-less Phoenix as it scored a runaway 130-103 win to fan its playoff hopes in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner's Cup on Sunday at the Araneta Coliseum.
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[2026-04-26 21:39 UTC+10:00] [Banks] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Snippet: Beijing warned Brussels that the “EU will bear all consequences” after the bloc included Chinese companies in its latest sanctions package against Russia, escalating tensions in an already strained Sino-Europe trade relationship.
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[2026-04-26 21:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Hengli Petrochemical, one of China's largest independent refiners, denied trade dealings with Iran after the United States imposed sanctions on one of its subsidiaries for allegedly buying Iranian oil.
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[2026-04-26 17:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Forged in the 1960s, the enduring US-Israel special relationship remains a cornerstone of regional stability. Central to this alliance is the United States’ statutory commitment, codified in Section 36(h) of the Arms Export Control Act, to maintain Israel’s Qualitative Military Edge (QME) vis-à-vis its adversaries.
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[2026-04-26 11:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Cornerback Davison Igbinosun, selected in the second round of the NFL draft by the Buffalo Bills, addresses reporters during an NFL football news conference, Saturday, April 25, 2026, in in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/John Wawrow)
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[2026-04-26 11:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: LSU guard Flau’jae Johnson poses with WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert after being selected eighth overall by the Golden State Valkyries in the first round of the WNBA basketball draft Monday, April 13, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)
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[2026-04-26 09:30 UTC+10:00] [Tianqi Lithium] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In response to Zimbabwe’s export ban, two Chinese companies have promised to build a domestic lithium sulphate plant
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