[2026-03-30 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Infrastructure and Strategic Development Committee visits India - DailyNews

Snippet: A 15-member delegation of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development of Parliament, comprising 12 MPs and three Parliamentary officials, visited India for a study tour recently. The delegation was led by Committee Chairperson MP S. M. Marikkar. The week-long visit included engagements in New Delhi and Mumbai.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/30/local/974491/infrastructure-and-strategic-development-committee-visits-india/

[2026-03-30 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Father and son drug traffickers deported from India - DailyNews

Snippet: A father and son who fled to India on a boat while being sought for arrest in connection with a drug trafficking case were arrested by Indian security forces and deported to Sri Lanka on Friday (28).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/30/lawnorder/974634/father-and-son-drug-traffickers-deported-from-india/

[2026-03-30 05:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Sharma and Rickelton lead Mumbai to 6-wicket win over Kolkata in IPL

Snippet: Mumbai Indians’ Rohit Sharma, left, and Ryan Rickelton run between the wickets during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders in Mumbai, India, Sunday, March 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/ipl-kolkata-mumbai-rickelton-sharma-bf65f60499b73c2d475f1927764ce87d

[2026-03-30 04:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Two India-flagged gas tankers crossing the Strait of Hormuz after Iran opens waterway to ‘non-hostile vessels’

Snippet: NEW DELHI — Two liquefied petroleum gas tankers, BW Elm and BW Tyr, are crossing the ​Strait of Hormuz bound for India, according to ‌ship tracking data from LSEG and Kpler.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/29/business/two-gas-india-flagged-gas-tankers-crossing-the-strait-of-hormuz/

[2026-03-30 04:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: AP News

Title: Verstappen again questions his F1 future and says this season could be his last

Snippet: Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands leaves during the qualifying session of the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, Japan, Saturday, March 28, 2026. (Franck Robichon/Pool Photo via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/verstappen-f1-season-japanese-gp-ed025ddb103d9f9a1e84683703554021

[2026-03-30 03:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: Kim Kardashian accused of heavily editing Khloé’s face in photos from Japan trip: ‘Ya’ll do not look like this in person’

Snippet: Another Photoshop fail?

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/03/29/celebrity-news/kim-kardashian-accused-of-heavily-editing-khloes-face-in-photos-from-japan-trip/

[2026-03-30 03:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Bol Bol adjusting to TNT teammates, PBA physicality after 3 games

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — TNT import Bol Bol finally spoke in a postgame interview following the Tropang 5G’s masterful 118-92 destruction of long-time rival San Miguel Beer in their PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup match on Saturday at the Araneta Coliseum.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/30/sports/bol-bol-adjusting-to-tnt-teammates-pba-physicality-after-3-games/2310077

[2026-03-30 03:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Ginebra, Meralco grab hard-earned wins

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Justin Brownlee and RJ Abarrientos joined hands in leading Barangay Ginebra to a thrilling 99-93 win against skidding Converge in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup on Sunday at the Araneta Coliseum.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/30/sports/ginebra-meralco-grab-hard-earned-wins/2310076

[2026-03-30 03:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including the .

Snippet: The PostMag Quick CrosswordMonday, 30 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-quick/2026-03-30

[2026-03-30 03:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including Mini Sudoku.

Snippet: Mini SudokuMonday, 30 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/mini-sudoku/2026-03-30

[2026-03-30 03:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including the SCMP Cryptic Crossword.

Snippet: The SCMP Cryptic CrosswordMonday, 30 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/crosswords-cryptic/2026-03-30

[2026-03-30 03:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Download the South China Morning Post app for full access to SCMP Games, including Word Search.

Snippet: Word SearchMonday, 30 Marchloading

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/games/word-search/2026-03-30

[2026-03-30 03:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Kim oversees test of upgraded rocket engine

Snippet: (UPDATE) SEOUL — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the ground test of an upgraded rocket engine, state media reported on Sunday, marking another key step in its weapons program.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/30/world/asia-oceania/kim-oversees-test-of-upgraded-rocket-engine/2309960

[2026-03-30 03:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: La Salle secures Final Four berth, downs UP

Snippet: (UPDATE) THE De La Salle Lady Spikers secured the first Final Four berth in the UAAP Season 88 women's volleyball after taking down the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons, 25-15, 25-18, 25-20, at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/30/sports/la-salle-secures-final-four-berth-downs-up/2309948

[2026-03-30 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Large Australian LNG plant remains out after cyclone

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/30/world/asia-oceania/large-australian-lng-plant-remains-out-after-cyclone/2310048

[2026-03-30 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Mongolia ruling party picks new bet for PM

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/30/world/asia-oceania/mongolia-ruling-party-picks-new-bet-for-pm/2310049

[2026-03-30 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Nepal's former energy minister arrested in money laundering probe

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/30/world/asia-oceania/nepals-former-energy-minister-arrested-in-money-laundering-probe/2310051

[2026-03-30 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Regional powers to address Mideast conflict in Pakistan

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/30/world/asia-oceania/regional-powers-to-address-mideast-conflict-in-pakistan/2310053

[2026-03-30 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WTO talks near deal on reform roadmap amid US-India e-commerce deadlock

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/30/business/top-business/wto-talks-near-deal-on-reform-roadmap-amid-us-india-e-commerce-deadlock/2310036

[2026-03-30 01:24 UTC+10:00] [environmental monitoring violations] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Vietnam arrests 74 over falsified environmental, waste water data

Snippet: Police arrested officials at state environmental agencies and dozens of businesses that discharge waste water and install monitoring equipment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3348320/vietnam-arrests-74-over-falsified-environmental-waste-water-data

[2026-03-30 01:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: AP News

Title: Alex Fitzpatrick rallies to overcome Chacarra in Indian Open

Snippet: NEW DELHI (AP) — Alex Fitzpatrick overcame a six-shot deficit with a blazing run of birdies Sunday to overcome Eugenio Chacarra with a 3-under 69 to win the Indian Open, finally joining his older brother as European tour winners.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/alex-fitzpatrick-indian-open-european-tour-c140da4cb55efea3f75e57d6a2784267

[2026-03-30 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Tsinghua University] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Doctrine of the Mean’: how the US lost a 2-decade race to China in brain implants

Snippet: China scores commercial-use approval for implantable brain-computer interface making it the first invasive device available outside trials

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3348126/doctrine-mean-how-us-lost-2-decade-race-china-brain-implants

[2026-03-30 00:36 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Indonesia cuts free meals to save US$2.3 billion as fuel prices soar

Snippet: A spokesperson for President Prabowo Subianto said the country was seeking to set aside 80 trillion rupiah to shield its economy from the Middle East fallout

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3348319/indonesia-cuts-free-meals-save-us23-billion-fuel-prices-soar

[2026-03-30 00:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Eli Lilly reaches $2.75 billion deal with Insilico to bring AI-developed drugs to the global market

Snippet: BEIJING — U.S. pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly has reached a $2.75 billion deal to bring drugs developed using artificial intelligence by Hong Kong-based Insilico Medicine to the global market.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/29/eli-lilly-reaches-deal-to-bring-ai-developed-drugs-to-global-market.html

[2026-03-30 00:02 UTC+10:00] [Belgorod] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ukraine strikes Russian Baltic port, hundreds of drones shot down

Snippet: Ukraine has intensified drone attacks on Russian refineries, oil depots and ports justified as part of the effort to cut revenues funding Russia’s war

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3348316/ukrainian-drone-strike-russian-baltic-port-starts-fire-damages-infrastructure

[2026-03-30 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Quieter, stealthier, further: new hybrid unit to power China’s small battle drones

Snippet: Developers have come up with a propulsion system that combines the best of two worlds, according to state media

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3348309/quieter-stealthier-further-new-hybrid-unit-power-chinas-small-battle-drones

[2026-03-29 23:43 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Worries about global economic pain deepen as the war in Iran drags on

Snippet: South Korea, dependent on energy imports, restricts use of cars by public employees and reinstates fuel price caps that had been dropped in the 1990s

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705041

[2026-03-29 23:20 UTC+10:00] [World news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Palm Sunday, surfers and swan boats: photos of the weekend

Snippet: View image in fullscreenSuzuka, JapanTeammates of the Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli pour champagne over him after he won the Japan Grand Prix, making him Formula One’s youngest ever championship leaderPhotograph: Franck Robichon/EPAShareView image in fullscreenTokyo, JapanVisitors ride boats on a lake under cherry blossoms in Inokashira Park Photograph: Louise Delmotte/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenLahore, PakistanPakistani Christians attend a Palm Sunday mass at St Anthony churchPhotograph: Mohsin Raza/ReutersShareView image in fullscreenJerusalem, IsraelAltar servers start the Palm Sunday mass procession, commemorating Jesus

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/news/gallery/2026/mar/29/palm-sunday-surfers-no-kings-far-right-protests-swan-boats-photos-of-the-weekend

[2026-03-29 23:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: UST powers Final Four bid, denies FEU

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The UST Golden Tigresses powered their Final Four bid in the UAAP Season 88 women's volleyball tournament after denying the FEU Lady Tamaraws anew, 25-17, 25-17, 18-25, 25-17, at their home lair Quadricentennial Pavilion Sunday, March 29.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/29/sports/ust-powers-final-four-bid-denies-feu/2310004

[2026-03-29 23:09 UTC+10:00] [Flemington] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Andrea Atzeni and Francis Lui enjoy doubles as Satono Reve stamps Champions Day ticket in Japan

Snippet: Sardinian jockey closes back down on Hugh Bowman for second in the jockeys’ premiership, while trainer keeps pace in trainers’ equivalent

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3348312/andrea-atzeni-and-francis-lui-enjoy-doubles-satono-reve-stamps-champions-day-ticket-japan

[2026-03-29 23:08 UTC+10:00] [Formula One 2026] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: F1 drivers demand urgent action after Oliver Bearman’s ‘scary’ crash at Japan GP

Snippet: Haas driver lucky to escape 190mph crash with bruising

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/mar/29/f1-drivers-urgent-action-oliver-bearman-scary-crash-japan-grand-prix

[2026-03-29 23:00 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan upgrades destroyer with Tomahawk missiles. Why it might pose a threat to China

Snippet: Analysts say the move marks a fundamental shift in Tokyo’s defence strategy, forcing Beijing to stay on high alert

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3348299/japan-upgrades-destroyer-tomahawk-missiles-why-it-might-pose-threat-china

[2026-03-29 22:26 UTC+10:00] [drug outlicensing deals] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China biotech deals hit record as innovative drugs draw interest of multinationals

Snippet: Deals reach US$60 billion in first quarter after analysts say Chinese biotech firms have shown substantial technological advancements

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3348295/china-biotech-deals-hit-record-innovative-drugs-draw-interest-multinationals

[2026-03-29 22:00 UTC+10:00] [Renmin University] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump’s Iran war: could Republican rift and Maga discontent doom midterms?

Snippet: War exposes chaotic White House decision-making, risks disaster at November midterms, Chinese observers warn

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3348205/trumps-iran-war-could-republican-rift-and-maga-discontent-doom-midterms

[2026-03-29 21:44 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: High hopes at China's gateway to North Korea as trains resume

Snippet: DANDONG, China -- Now retired, Wang Meili wants to see the world -- including North Korea, the reclusive nation that lies across the river from her lifelong home in northeastern China.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10705027

[2026-03-29 21:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Globe CEO showcases AI‑driven transformation, digital inclusion at MWC 2026

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines—Globe President and CEO Carl Cruz showcased the telecommunication company’s artificial intelligence (AI)-driven transformation and its digital inclusion policy as it aims to make connectivity an enabler for progress in the Philippines.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/29/business/globe-ceo-showcases-aidriven-transformation-digital-inclusion-at-mwc-2026/2309986

[2026-03-29 21:38 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Trade talks stall amid US-India split over e-commerce

Snippet: March 29, 2026 21:38 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/trade-talks-stall-amid-us-india-split-over-e-commerce/

[2026-03-29 21:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: President AKD thanks India for swift support amid fuel crisis - DailyNews

Snippet: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has expressed gratitude to India for its swift assistance in supplying fuel to Sri Lanka amid disruptions linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/29/local/974344/president-akd-thanks-india-for-swift-support-amid-fuel-crisis/

[2026-03-29 21:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: LTFRB steps up safety checks ahead of Holy Week exodus

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has begun intensified inspections of buses and public utility vehicles (PUVs) nationwide in preparation for the Holy Week travel surge.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/29/news/ltfrb-steps-up-safety-checks-ahead-of-holy-week-exodus/2309985

[2026-03-29 21:35 UTC+10:00] [political volatility] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Mongolian parliament selects new prime minister amid corruption allegations

Snippet: Zandanshatar Gombojav resigned after only nine months following allegations of corruption against one of his senior ministers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3348300/mongolian-parliament-selects-new-prime-minister-amid-corruption-allegations

[2026-03-29 21:00 UTC+10:00] [Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese analogue chipmakers join wave of global price rises as mature-node firms eye gains

Snippet: Higher prices give China’s mature-node producers room to compete with US, European rivals without sacrificing too much margin, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3348284/chinese-analogue-chipmakers-join-wave-global-price-rises-mature-node-firms-eye-gains

[2026-03-29 21:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China mum, inspired by son’s heroic death, has handcrafted shoe pads for soldiers for 20 years

Snippet: Grieving mother takes late son’s fellow soldiers to her heart, visits them regularly, looks after their children

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3347835/china-mum-inspired-sons-heroic-death-has-handcrafted-shoe-pads-soldiers-20-years

[2026-03-29 20:59 UTC+10:00] [Bab el-Mandeb] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Regional diplomats gather in Pakistan for talks to end Iran war

Snippet: Foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt were taking part in the talks in Islamabad. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said he and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held ‘extensive discussions’ on the war

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3348296/regional-diplomats-gather-pakistan-talks-end-iran-war

[2026-03-29 20:30 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Fake IDs and laptop farms: North Korea targets Australian firms to fund weapons program

Snippet: You have reached your maximum number of saved items.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/fake-ids-and-laptop-farms-north-korea-targets-australian-firms-to-fund-weapons-program-20260327-p5zj70.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-29 20:30 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: How an American TikToker helped funnel money to North Korea

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/how-an-american-tiktoker-helped-funnel-money-to-north-korea-20260329-p5zjll.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-29 20:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: 19-year-old Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes wins Japanese GP for second straight victory

Snippet: SUZUKA, Japan — Italian 19-year-old Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes has won his second consecutive Formula 1 race, taking Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix ahead of Oscar Piastri of McLaren. Antonelli finished a comfortable 13.7 seconds ahead of the Australian.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/29/sports/19-year-old-kimi-antonelli-of-mercedes-wins-japanese-gp-for-second-straight-victory/2309969

[2026-03-29 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Jiang Xueqin, the viral ‘prophet’ predicting the world’s fate from a Beijing classroom

Snippet: ‘Professor Jiang’ has been dubbed ‘China’s Nostradamus’ after forecasting Trump’s election win and the war with Iran. But some of his ideas veer into conspiracy theory

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3348289/jiang-xueqin-viral-prophet-predicting-worlds-fate-beijing-classroom

[2026-03-29 19:44 UTC+10:00] [Strait of Hormuz] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Australia’s Karratha LNG plant closed after cyclone amid fuel shortages

Snippet: The plan’t co-owner Chevron said it suffered outages at its Gorgon and Wheatstone gas plants, which supply more than five per cent of the world’s liquefied natural gas

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3348292/australias-karratha-lng-plant-closed-after-cyclone-amid-fuel-shortages

[2026-03-29 19:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: NTC activates communications support program for Holy Week

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — A nationwide public assistance operation program has been launched to ensure reliable and uninterrupted communications during the observance of Holy Week, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) said on Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/29/news/ntc-activates-communications-support-program-for-holy-week/2309967

[2026-03-29 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Alibaba] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How to assess China’s real chance of winning AI race against US

Snippet: Debate over whether it is ‘less than 20%’ misses the point. The right question is: does innovation work better under disciplined scarcity or profligate abundance?

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3347763/how-assess-chinas-real-chance-winning-ai-race-against-us