Topic: Business & Economy — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-11 09:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: It’s not just New York and California: All across the nation, blue states are committing political and economic suicide by targeting millionaires with high taxes.
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[2026-03-11 09:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Mary worked as a journalist in Africa, the US and Asia, before moving to Australia in 2009. She was the Business Producer for CNN in Hong Kong and has reported and produced for the South China Morning Post, Agence-France Presse, NPR and Channel Nine. With the ABC she has reported on federal politics from Parliament House, covered local news in Canberra and worked on the international desk.
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[2026-03-11 09:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Los Angeles International Airport bosses have approved a steep fee increase on rideshare companies dropping passengers off for travel.
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[2026-03-11 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing’s preferences for innovation and emerging industries are affecting businesses’ development paths and reshaping the corporate landscape
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[2026-03-11 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: SALT LAKE CITY — Leon Rose tried to address the bench in the summer. It didn’t work. He got a redo at the trade deadline with Jose Alvarado and Jeremy Sochan.
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[2026-03-11 08:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: We know the trade-off of daylight savings: an extra hour of light means an hour less of sleep.
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[2026-03-11 08:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: LOS ANGELES — Meta said Tuesday it is acquiring Moltbook, a social network built exclusively for artificial intelligence agents to make posts and interact with each other.
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[2026-03-11 08:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Financial Markets
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[2026-03-11 07:50 UTC+10:00] [Russia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China Pulse polling study gives rare window into views of ordinary people on mainland, where opinions are often restricted or even banned
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[2026-03-11 07:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: U.S. stocks eased lower as investors wait for the next signal on when the war with Iran may end.
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[2026-03-11 07:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A person walks on the beach next to homes damaged by the Palisades Fire, Jan. 16, 2025, in Malibu, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
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[2026-03-11 07:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Veteran commercial fisherman Noel Cattell says further petrol price hikes could send him out of business. (ABC News: Janel Shorthouse)
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[2026-03-11 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The convener of the Central Province Drinking Water Bottle Manufacturers Association, Sapumal Kumara, emphasizes the bottled water industry has a huge potential to boost as a foreign reserve generation industry.
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[2026-03-11 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: PR Wire (Pvt) Ltd, in strategic partnership with the Automobile Industry Council, has announced a landmark collaboration to elevate the image, influence and future of Sri Lanka’s automobile industry through the inaugural Automobile Awards.
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[2026-03-11 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka is becoming an international trade hub for investors due to the emergence of a new zero corruption tolerance Government.
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[2026-03-11 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s luxury landscape marks a defining milestone with the rise of Elvoir, a local fragrance powerhouse positioning the nation on the global perfumery map.
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[2026-03-11 06:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) has made an announcement to the Sri Lankan export community that the ‘Sri Lanka Expo 2026’ an international trade exhibition, will be organised with the primary objective of connecting local businesses with international buyers and investors.
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[2026-03-11 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Middle East war has now lasted for more than a dozen days with no signs of abating. The war did not end in the manner the US and Israel expected. Iran resisted. It has now vowed to hold on to its resistance even further despite the destruction inflicted on its economy and public life.
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[2026-03-11 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council, in collaboration with the government and private entrepreneurs, is working to promote tourism in the Kuruwita Kuruganga Valley in the Ratnapura District.
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[2026-03-11 06:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The narrow stretch of water separating Iran from Oman has long been one of the most strategically important passages in the global economy. Today, that corridor, the Strait of Hormuz, has become the epicenter of a global energy crisis that threatens to ripple across economies, industries and households worldwide.
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[2026-03-11 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Union Assurance has expanded its regional footprint with two key milestones: the opening of a new branch at New Town Road, Embilipitiya and the strategic relocation of its Chilaw branch to a newly upgraded facility at Puttalam Road, Chilaw.
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[2026-03-11 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Assetline Finance PLC (AFIN), the flagship company of the financial services arm of David Pieris Holdings, continues on its journey of islandwide growth with the opening of the 63rd branch in Athurugiriya, located at Kaduwela Road.
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[2026-03-11 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Discussions focused on the current economic situation in Sri Lanka when Switzerland’s ambassador Dr. Siri Walt met the President’s Chief of Staff Prabath Chandrakeerthi yesterday.
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[2026-03-11 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: National Development Bank PLC (NDB) partnered with Home Lands Group as a key banking partner at the Home Lands Property Investment Roadshow 2026: Road to Your Next Investment, held recently at the Grand Ballroom of the Hilton Colombo.
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[2026-03-11 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The 21st ACCA Sustainability Reporting Awards, recently held at Cinnamon Life, marked a significant milestone, uniting Sri Lanka’s leading corporates, sustainability professionals, regulators and stakeholders to celebrate over two decades of ESG reporting excellence.
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[2026-03-11 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: DFCC Bank PLC, under its ‘Garusaru’ proposition for senior citizens and in collaboration with the Department of Pensions, has introduced a simplified biometric process that enables eligible government pensioners to complete their annual Life Certificate verification using fingerprint authentication at 50 selected DFCC Bank branches islandwide.
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[2026-03-11 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Seylan Tikiri revived the Tikiri Student Savings Centre at S. Thomas’ Preparatory School during the recent Grade 1 enrolment day. On the same day, parents took an important first step towards their children’s future by opening Tikiri accounts, helping young minds learn the value of saving and smart money management from an early age.
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[2026-03-11 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: McLarens Lubricants Ltd, a subsidiary of McLarens Group and the authorised distributor of Mobil Lubricants in Sri Lanka and the Maldives, celebrates the 100th anniversary of Mobil Delvac, one of the world’s most trusted heavy-duty diesel engine lubricant brands.
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[2026-03-11 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Ceylon Agro Industries, Prima Group Sri Lanka, has been honoured with the Bronze Award in the Confectionery Products – Large Sector category at the National Export Awards 2025, organised by the National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE).
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[2026-03-11 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: LAUGFS Rubber has secured the Gold Award for the fifth consecutive year in the Extra-Large Category – Rubber Tyres and Accessories Sector at the NCE Export Awards 2025, organised by The National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka.
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[2026-03-11 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Alliance Finance Company PLC (AFC) has been recognised as the Runner-up in the Other Financial Services Category at the ACCA Sri Lanka Sustainability Reporting Awards 2024/25.
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[2026-03-11 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Driven by its commitment to enhancing customer lifestyles and making quality mobility solutions more accessible, the Commercial Bank of Ceylon has entered into a strategic partnership with Ideal Motors (Pvt) Ltd. to promote the Mahindra XUV 3XO passenger vehicle, through a joint promotional campaign.
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[2026-03-11 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: GRI Tires – Sri Lanka (Global Rubber Industries) took centre stage at the Perera Tire Service Awards Night 2026, held on February 1, at the Monarch Imperial, Colombo, as top-performing GRI dealer partners were celebrated for their outstanding achievements.
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[2026-03-11 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Diversified conglomerate Sunshine Holdings PLC (CSE: SUN) announced the launch of its new Group-wide people management platform, marking an important milestone in the organisation’s broader digital transformation and governance journey.
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[2026-03-11 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-03-11 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-03-11 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider
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[2026-03-11 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: It is reported that Sri Lanka’s tea industry is facing significant disruptions as the ongoing military conflict in the Middle East hampers exports to one of its largest markets, with exporters estimating revenue losses of $10–15 million per week.
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[2026-03-11 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Global airlines are beginning to raise ticket prices as the escalating Middle East conflict drives a sharp surge in oil and jet fuel costs, placing renewed pressure on the international aviation industry.
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[2026-03-11 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday (9) approved the appointment of a special Economic Surveillance Committee to monitor and assess the potential impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East on Sri Lanka’s economy, Cabinet Spokesman and Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said.
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[2026-03-11 06:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: US stocks rose on Tuesday as oil prices dropped as President Trump signaled the war in Iran will be limited – though the drop slowed after the Trump administration walked back a claim that an oil tanker had been escorted through an Iranian energy chokepoint.
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[2026-03-11 06:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) leaves the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Dec. 28, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker, File)
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[2026-03-11 06:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: In a video message addressed to the nation, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich announced that Israel will devote a special budget worth tens of billions of shekels to fund Israel’s war on Iran.
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[2026-03-11 06:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: SL Green and Daniel Boulud have doubled down on their longtime close relationship, with the city’s largest commercial landlord purchasing the chef’s flagship restaurant property.
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[2026-03-11 06:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Financial Markets
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[2026-03-11 05:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Sergey Brin, the billionaire co-founder of Google, is emerging as a major financier in California’s gubernatorial race, throwing his weight behind competing candidates just months after moving his primary residence out of the state.
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[2026-03-11 05:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: It touts the cleanest restrooms in America and a brisket sandwich that built a cult following, but Buc-ee’s received the worst possible grade from the Better Business Bureau (BBB).
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[2026-03-11 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Sport / AFL] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
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[2026-03-11 05:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The Jets are turning to their quarterback past to make it through the present.
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[2026-03-11 05:15 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The US stock market is holding steadier as Wall Street waits for the next signal on when the war with Iran may end.
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