[2026-04-30 13:26 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Korean man's taxi ride in Vietnam sparks buzz with pocket money for driver's daughter

Snippet: Small gift and warm words for young girl tucked away in back seat strike a chord online

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10729324

[2026-04-30 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Why leaving Opec makes sense for the UAE | The National

Snippet: Tuesday’s announcement by the UAE that it will withdraw from Opec tomorrow brings the curtain down on an association that has lasted more than five decades. Although the formal end of any relationship can heighten feelings and fuel uncertainty, the reality is that the Emirates are bidding farewell to an arrangement that was built for a different era.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/editorial/2026/04/30/opec-oil-energy-uae-middle-east-economy/

[2026-04-30 12:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: How Isack Hadjar earned his wings, going from Formula Two to the Red Bull seat in F1 | The National

Snippet: When Isack Hadjar began racing in the Middle East as a Formula Two driver, the response was immediate. Even before reaching Formula One, he was aware of the sport’s growing presence in the region and the support that came with it.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/2026/04/30/how-isack-hadjar-earned-his-wings-going-from-formula-2-to-the-red-bull-seat-in-f1/

[2026-04-30 12:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: How Isack Hadjar earned his wings, going from Formula Two to the Red Bull seat in F1 | The National

Snippet: When Isack Hadjar began racing in the Middle East as a Formula Two driver, the response was immediate. Even before reaching Formula One, he was aware of the sport’s growing presence in the region and the support that came with it.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/f1/2026/04/30/how-isack-hadjar-earned-his-wings-going-from-formula-two-to-the-red-bull-seat-in-f1/

[2026-04-30 12:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: How Isack Hadjar earned his wings, going from Formula Two to the Red Bull seat in F1 | The National

Snippet: When Isack Hadjar began racing in the Middle East as a Formula Two driver, the response was immediate. Even before reaching Formula One, he was aware of the sport’s growing presence in the region and the support that came with it.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/film-tv/2026/04/30/how-isack-hadjar-earned-his-wings-going-from-formula-two-to-the-red-bull-seat-in-f1/

[2026-04-30 12:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: 'Everything had been looted': Myanmar's civil war takes heavy toll

Snippet: Ommathi, a village along the Mandalay-Lashio road, is still heavily scarred by civil war clashes and, more than six months after its recapture by Myanmar's military, remains largely deserted. (All photos by Nikkei Asia contributing writer)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/myanmar-crisis/everything-had-been-looted-myanmar-s-civil-war-takes-heavy-toll

[2026-04-30 12:43 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hanwha Aerospace expands Canadian push with defense vehicle joint venture

Snippet: Hanwha Aerospace said Thursday it had signed a memorandum of understanding with Canada's Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association and Hanwha Ocean to cooperate on the production of military and special-purpose vehicles in Ontario.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10729287

[2026-04-30 12:36 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 92]

Source: 9News

Title: Men accused of flying drone over Wollongong to traffic drugs

Snippet: Two men have been charged today over allegedly smuggling drugs by drone south of Sydney.Events began about 11.45pm on Tuesday when police were called to a unit complex on Corrimal Street, Wollongong, after two men were reported acting suspiciously.Officers found the pair – aged 43 and 24 – allegedly hiding inside the building.READ MORE: Family releases statement after two children killed in house fireTwo men have been charged with allegedly smuggling drugs by drone over Wollongong in NSW.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/men-charged-with-smuggling-drugs-by-drone-in-wollongong/b5a21901-6b91-4a56-8c8c-7c98c18db15d

[2026-04-30 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong tour groups to mainland China surge by up to 40% for Labour Day weekend

Snippet: Industry leaders say slight increases in fuel surcharges for flights to Asian destinations ‘not the main driver’ behind Hongkongers heading to mainland

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3351916/hong-kong-tour-groups-mainland-china-surge-40-labour-day-weekend?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-30 12:30 UTC+10:00] [Dongguan] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong tour groups to mainland China surge by up to 40% for Labour Day weekend

Snippet: Industry leaders say slight increases in fuel surcharges for flights to Asian destinations ‘not the main driver’ behind Hongkongers heading to mainland

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3351916/hong-kong-tour-groups-mainland-china-surge-40-labour-day-weekend

[2026-04-30 12:22 UTC+10:00] [Luzon] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: COA denies supplier’s claim for 601 undelivered vehicles to Batangas provincial gov’t

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/luzon/commission-audit-junks-claim-vehicle-supplier-batangas-provincial-government/

[2026-04-30 11:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Driverless taxis can get traffic tickets in California but there’s a catch

Snippet: California’s robotaxi rollout is finally getting flagged by lawmakers who are promising to bring harsher penalties to the masters of the automated machines for violated road rules.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/29/us-news/driverless-taxis-can-get-traffic-tickets-in-california-but-theres-a-catch/

[2026-04-30 11:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ant International serves 150m merchants, 2b consumers, bets on AI commerce infrastructure

Snippet: Company says it is seeking to broaden its market reach in Asia, Latin America and Europe, the Middle East and Africa

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3351926/ant-international-serves-150m-merchants-2b-consumers-bets-ai-commerce-infrastructure?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-30 11:31 UTC+10:00] [Qwen] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ant International serves 150m merchants, 2b consumers, bets on AI commerce infrastructure

Snippet: Company says it is seeking to broaden its market reach in Asia, Latin America and Europe, the Middle East and Africa

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3351926/ant-international-serves-150m-merchants-2b-consumers-bets-ai-commerce-infrastructure

[2026-04-30 11:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: LTFRB summons bus operator over failure to grant mandated fare discounts

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has summoned a bus operator and its driver for allegedly failing to provide mandated fare discounts under the government’s service contracting program.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/30/news/ltfrb-summons-bus-operator-over-failure-to-grant-mandated-fare-discounts/2332220

[2026-04-30 11:24 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Grocery giant warns food, staples prices rising, with more increases to come

Snippet: Australia’s largest supermarket chain says higher prices are already flowing into fresh produce, milk, bread and other staples as the fuel crisis drives up inflation across the economy and, in response, Woolworths says it will freeze prices on 300 items for three months from Friday.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/grocery-giant-warns-food-staples-prices-rising-with-more-increases-to-come-20260430-p5zsf4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-30 10:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Time for Newsom to show leadership: End the high-speed rail disaster

Snippet: It is well past time to pull the plug on California’s high-speed rail project. A US Senate Transportation Committee revealed that the cost is now projected to be $231 billion — seven times the original estimate.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/29/opinion/newsom-must-show-leadership-end-the-high-speed-rail-failure/

[2026-04-30 10:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Perth wakes shrouded in thick fog prompting traffic warning

Snippet: Fog shrouds central Perth on Thursday morning. (ABC News: Gian De Poloni)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-30/perth-fog-city-wakes-to-thick-blanket/106624310

[2026-04-30 10:39 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Syria calls on Australia to find solution after refusing to repatriate 'ISIS bride' group

Snippet: Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/syria-calls-on-australia-to-find-solution-for-group-with-alleged-ties-to-islamic-state/5bf01f57-fff4-451e-9e3b-3eef24d50446

[2026-04-30 10:36 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Antisemitism report recommends gun buyback scheme, more counter-terrorism powers

Snippet: Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/antisemitism-royal-commission-interim-report-findings-bondi-beach-shooting-social-cohesion-australia/2911e464-b083-4a7a-a5a9-435f2facc0ee

[2026-04-30 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Geely joins Chery, BYD in profit slide as reduced incentives decimate China car sales

Snippet: Three most profitable carmakers last year all report double-digit profit declines, but rosier export forecast improves outlook

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3351886/geely-joins-chery-byd-profit-slide-reduced-incentives-decimate-china-car-sales?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-30 10:30 UTC+10:00] [Leapmotor] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Geely joins Chery, BYD in profit slide as reduced incentives decimate China car sales

Snippet: Three most profitable carmakers last year all report double-digit profit declines, but rosier export forecast improves outlook

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3351886/geely-joins-chery-byd-profit-slide-reduced-incentives-decimate-china-car-sales

[2026-04-30 10:07 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: CFMEU inquiry: With Cross River Rail in spotlight, four new witnesses expected

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Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/cfmeu-inquiry-with-cross-river-rail-in-spotlight-four-new-witnesses-expected-20260430-p5zsep.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-30 10:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Roadworks on hold as regional councils grapple with fuel prices

Snippet: Topic:Road Transport Industry

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-30/councils-delay-construction-project-and-road-maintenance/106611042

[2026-04-30 09:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Eye-popping price tag for detour around Cesar Chavez gravesite adds to California high-speed rail humiliation

Snippet: California’s soaring cost for its dragged-out high-speed rail construction was inflated by another recent political embarrassment for the state: labor icon Cesar Chavez.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/29/us-news/detour-around-cesar-chavez-gravesite-adds-to-california-high-speed-rail-cost/

[2026-04-30 09:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Meta shares slide as tech giant hikes AI spending forecast, warns of youth social media backlash

Snippet: Meta Platforms raised its annual capital spending forecast on Wednesday, plowing billions more into artificial intelligence infrastructure even as it grapples with possible losses from a global youth social media backlash.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/29/business/meta-shares-slide-as-tech-giant-hikes-ai-spending-forecast-warns-of-youth-social-media-backlash/

[2026-04-30 09:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: California punts on high-speed rail plan as furor grows over new $231B price tag

Snippet: California’s bullet train can’t catch a break.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/29/us-news/california-delays-vote-on-high-speed-rail-plan-as-furor-grows-over-new-231b-price-tag/

[2026-04-30 08:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: AP News

Title: Takuma Sato avoids brush with fox during Indy 500 testing

Snippet: Takuma Sato, of Japan, speeds down the main straightaway during the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/indianapolis-500-testing-7174a6c30a5878501ab1865f1f8abbca

[2026-04-30 08:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Fraud cases continue to dog Minnesota amid new federal raids

Snippet: Federal and state officials load evidence into a vehicle as they execute a search warrant at The Original Childcare Center in south Minneapolis, Tuesday, April 28, 2026. (Ben Hovland/Minnesota Public Radio via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/minnesota-fraud-medicaid-immigration-crackdown-0b4dd3f20a3c1081d5818a3ad1020828

[2026-04-30 08:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: LIRR unions blast MTA over stalled bargaining talks, threaten strike in May: ‘The clock is ticking’

Snippet: Long Island Rail Road union leaders and Metropolitan Transportation Authority officials finally returned to the bargaining table Wednesday after 40 days, but the session still ended with no deal in sight.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/29/us-news/lirr-unions-blast-mta-over-stalled-bargaining-talks-threaten-strike-in-may/

[2026-04-30 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Fiscales: D4vd apuñaló hasta la muerte a Celeste Rivas Hernandez, de 14 años, para silenciarla

Snippet: Una foto de Celeste Rivas Hernandez se exhibe el lunes 20 de abril de 2026 en Los Ángeles, durante una conferencia de prensa sobre el caso del cantante D4vd, quien fue acusado bajo sospecha de asesinar a la menor de 14 años cuyo cuerpo desmembrado fue encontrado en su automóvil.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/d4vd-celeste-rivas-hernandez-cadaver-auto-7459e212a0aee521c67c6f4cae979a4c

[2026-04-30 07:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Prosecutors say singer D4vd stabbed 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez to death to silence her

Snippet: In this courtroom sketch, David Anthony Burke, whose stage name is D4vd, is seen in court Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Los Angeles on charges of killing a 14-year-old girl whose dismembered body was found in his car. (Bill Robles via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/d4vd-celeste-rivas-hernandez-la-death-5f0f75063da762ad8b73951851b1f0d6

[2026-04-30 07:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Yankees end strong road trip on sour note as Elmer Rodriguez, bats struggle in loss to Rangers

Snippet: ARLINGTON, Texas — By the time they arrived at Globe Life Field on Wednesday morning, the Yankees had already secured a terrific nine-game, three-city road trip.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/29/sports/elmer-rodriguez-yankees-bats-struggle-in-loss-to-rangers/

[2026-04-30 07:16 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: 'Send our baby back': Family of missing Sharon Granites appeal for her safe return

Snippet: Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/family-of-missing-northern-territory-girl-appeal-for-her-return/dedcab9a-38dc-46d5-9104-ef64b6cee6ea

[2026-04-30 07:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: ABC News

Title: Chalmers says housing 'driving deliberations' around possible tax changes

Snippet: Topic:Government and Politics

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-30/federal-politics-live-blog-jim-chalmers-budget/106621316

[2026-04-30 07:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Melbourne rush-hour chaos as hundreds of rail passengers left stranded

Snippet: Topic:Public Transport

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-30/geelong-melbourne-vline-commuter-public-transport/106623166

[2026-04-30 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: (Yonhap Feature) Automation powers GM's global small SUV exports at S. Korean plant

Snippet: CHANGWON, South Korea, April 30 (Yonhap) -- On the assembly line at the Changwon plant of GM Korea Co., vehicle frames of Trax Crossover models move in a slow but steady pace, rising and lowering automatically to meet workers at just the right height.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260429011800315

[2026-04-30 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Australia's summer saw the dawn of the big battery, as gas drops to 25-year low

Snippet: Record heatwaves saw power use soar, but rooftop solar dealt with the added demand. (ABC News: Andrew Seabourne)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-30/renewables-batteries-drive-down-fossil-fuel-use-/106622772

[2026-04-30 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Amazon Drops After AWS Growth Misses Whisper Estimates As Capex Soars

Snippet: In our preview of Amazon's earnings, we summarized sentiment as "Bullish, But Concerns Remain" with JPM noting that client "conversations were heavily AWS-skewed with investor focus on degree of acceleration and cloud $ re-capture driven by core workloads, AI, & new partnerships. Still, some concerns remain on broader AI positioning/strategy, Trainium traction, & gap to Azure/Google Cloud growth.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/amazon-drops-after-aws-growth-misses-whisper-estimates-capex-soars

[2026-04-30 06:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: China's technological ambitions hinge on property market

Snippet: A man walks with a robot dog at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, or Auto China, in Beijing, on April 24. China has made disproportionately heavy investments in robots. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/opinion/china-s-technological-ambitions-hinge-on-property-market

[2026-04-30 06:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: ADB to pair ASEAN disaster insurance with infrastructure loans

Snippet: Flooding in Bangkok. Asia faces a wide gap between insurance coverage and potential economic losses from natural disasters. (NurPhoto via Getty)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/finance/adb-to-pair-asean-disaster-insurance-with-infrastructure-loans

[2026-04-30 05:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Electric train services in Colombo suburbs to commence project in early 2027 - DailyNews

Snippet: A discussion between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and officials of the Ministry of Transport and Highways was held yesterday (29) at the Presidential Secretariat on the modernisation of railway services in the Colombo suburban areas and related plans.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/30/local/987436/electric-train-services-in-colombo-suburbs-to-commence-project-in-early-2027/

[2026-04-30 05:41 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Bus plunge in Dickoya kills one, injures 22

Snippet: A private bus plying from Dayagama to Hatton veered off the road and met with an accident, resulting in one death and 22 persons including school children travelling in the bus being admitted to the Dickoya Base Hospital, yesterday (29), Hatton Police said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/30/local/987490/bus-plunge-in-dickoya-kills-one-injures-22/

[2026-04-30 05:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: 'It's great': Trump hails UAE exit from Opec as boost to lower fuel prices | The National

Snippet: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday praised the UAE’s decision to withdraw from Opec, calling the move “great” and saying it could help lower oil prices.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/04/29/uae-opec-trump/

[2026-04-30 05:33 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: 'Expectation gap': The Aussie workers most likely to gain a pay rise

Snippet: Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/most-australian-workers-expect-a-pay-rise-seek-survey/6dd0a578-ae8b-4d03-93fd-542d2c4ed8f9

[2026-04-30 05:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why the workouts of Formula 1 drivers might help computer users with ‘tech neck’

Snippet: The training techniques of professional racing car drivers highlight an often-overlooked muscle group and having healthy foundations is key

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/formula-one-f1/article/3351890/why-workouts-formula-1-drivers-might-help-computer-users-tech-neck?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-30 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Lewis Hamilton] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why the workouts of Formula 1 drivers might help computer users with ‘tech neck’

Snippet: The training techniques of professional racing car drivers highlight an often-overlooked muscle group and having healthy foundations is key

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/formula-one-f1/article/3351890/why-workouts-formula-1-drivers-might-help-computer-users-tech-neck

[2026-04-30 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics / NSW] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Hamish’s bosses preached safety. Then he was diagnosed with a deadly disease

Snippet: For Hamish Studholme, a tunneller across some of Sydney’s biggest transport infrastructure projects for about 20 years, an uncomfortable truth became impossible to ignore. Even as contracting companies slowly introduced measures to mitigate the threat of silicosis, an incurable lung disease caused by inhaling tiny particles of crystalline silica dust, Studholme felt worker safety was never prioritised.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/nsw/hamish-s-bosses-preached-safety-then-he-was-diagnosed-with-a-deadly-disease-20260428-p5zrkv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-30 04:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: LIRR commute chaos as debris falls inside East River Tunnel

Snippet: The Long Island Rail Road was thrown into chaos during the morning commute Wednesday after a train struck debris that had fallen in an East River tunnel, officials said.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/29/us-news/lirr-commute-chaos-as-debris-falls-inside-east-river-tunnel/

[2026-04-30 04:12 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: China agreed to co-operate on jet fuel exports: Wong

Snippet: April 30, 2026 04:12 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/china-agreed-to-co-operate-on-jet-fuel-exports-wong/