Topic: Business & Economy — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-06 11:14 UTC+10:00] [Finance] [Factuality: 100]
Source: 9News
Snippet: Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.
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[2026-03-06 11:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea's consumer prices rose 2 percent from a year earlier in February, unchanged from the previous month and precisely meeting the inflation target, government data showed Friday.
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[2026-03-06 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-03-06 10:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: LOS ANGELES — How far is Mathieu Darche willing to go as a buyer in a trade market that, as of Thursday evening, appeared to be very much favoring sellers?
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[2026-03-06 10:40 UTC+10:00] [Food / Eating out (Syd)] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: American betting sites Kalshi and Polymarket are surging in popularity by offering odds on just about every possible outcome in entertainment, sport and politics. At the time of writing, it’s possible to trade on whether the US government will soon announce that aliens do exist and who will be cast in the next Miami Vice movie.
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[2026-03-06 10:38 UTC+10:00] [National / WA] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: You have reached your maximum number of saved items.
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[2026-03-06 10:30 UTC+10:00] [two sessions] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Higher integration would raise resilience of the mainland financial system while supporting yuan internationalisation, CPPCC members say
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[2026-03-06 10:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths in the Philippines, claiming more than 20,000 lives each year. Yet there is still no dedicated benefit package that guarantees comprehensive financial protection from diagnosis to treatment.
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[2026-03-06 09:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodriguez, right, and U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum shake hands after a meeting at Miraflores presidential palace in Caracas, Venezuela, Wednesday, March 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)
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[2026-03-06 09:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The Pentagon has reportedly told Anthropic it will be officially labeled a supply-chain risk – just days after the AI firm’s CEO Dario Amodei circulated a letter to staffers bashing the Trump administration’s efforts against the company.
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[2026-03-06 09:30 UTC+10:00] [CMS Pharma] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hong Kong-listed biotech firm’s shares jump after announcing partnership to use AI tools in drug discovery in the United Arab Emirates
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[2026-03-06 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Indigenous Australians
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[2026-03-06 08:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: An employee welds metal at a steel tank factory in Mexico City, Feb. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo, File)
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[2026-03-06 08:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Amon-Ra St. Brown has mixed feelings about parting ways with David Montgomery.
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[2026-03-06 08:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: A pair of baby-faced Goldman Sachs bankers could be fired over flashy photo shoots and interviews they gave for an “unauthorized” spread in a trendy New York magazine, The Post has learned.
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[2026-03-06 08:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: A father-son duo accused of squatting in a Queens storefront were charged by the feds Thursday with setting the business on fire — just hours before they were supposed to be evicted.
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[2026-03-06 08:30 UTC+10:00] [recession] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Renewed fighting in the Middle East bodes ill for the global economy, but it is not yet enough to counterbalance other short-term factors
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[2026-03-06 08:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: The Dow Jones Industrial Average briefly dropped more than 1,000 points after the price of oil spiked to its highest level since the summer of 2024.
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[2026-03-06 08:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The Miami real estate market can’t stop making headlines.
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[2026-03-06 08:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Chicago Blackhawks left wing Nick Foligno, left, redircts a shot into the glove of Colorado Avalanche goaltender MacKenzie Blackwood in the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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[2026-03-06 08:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: President Trump’s trust bought as much as $1.25 million worth of Netflix bonds in January as the streamer was in a heated bidding war with Paramount Skydance for Warner Bros. Discovery, according to government filings released this week.
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[2026-03-06 07:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: A tumble on Wall Street is likely to send Australian stocks sharply lower, while oil prices surged nearly 4 per cent as as the Middle East war enters its sixth day.
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[2026-03-06 07:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: The Australian share market fell sharply with more than $100 billion wiped off the boards this week.
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[2026-03-06 07:11 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Jim Chalmers hints concession on threshold for imports could finally lead to an agreement. Follow the latest updates live
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[2026-03-06 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Chairman of the Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (IRCSL) Dr. Ajith De Mel said that moves will be taken promptly to streamline the motor insurance sector since it has been identified that a considerable amount of vehicles are running on roads without having a proper insurance policy.
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[2026-03-06 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Ceylon National Chamber of Industries (CNCI) is calling for a shift towards a resilience-based economic model to ensure sustainable 4-5% GDP growth in 2026, transitioning from crisis management to long-term structural strengthening, CNCI Chairman Pradeep Kahawalage in an exclusive interview told Daily News Business.
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[2026-03-06 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) published a children’s storybook titled “Madura’s Bamboo Flute Dream” in all three languages, aimed at promoting financial literacy among secondary school students. This initiative forms part of the SEC’s ongoing efforts to enhance financial literacy and encourage an entrepreneurial mindset among young learners.
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[2026-03-06 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: People inside Iran, most of whom cannot be identified, told the ABC they were hoping to see the regime fall. (Adobe Stock)
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[2026-03-06 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: To capitalize on Sri Lanka’s rapid digital transformation, HP Inc. is strategically prioritizing AI integration and SME support as its primary catalysts for future market growth.
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[2026-03-06 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The 15th Sri Lankan Edition of the Textile Series of Exhibitions officially opened yesterday at the Sri Lanka Exhibition & Convention Centre (SLECC), Colombo, marking another significant milestone in the country’s textile & apparel industry journey.
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[2026-03-06 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison pledged Thursday to maintain CNN’s “editorial independence” after coming out on top in the bidding war for the outlet’s parent company Warner Bros. Discovery.
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[2026-03-06 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Road Transport Industry
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[2026-03-06 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The year 2026 stands as a pivotal crossroads for the Sri Lankan economy. With the Central Bank maintaining an accommodative monetary policy while eyeing a 5% inflation target, the industrial sector faces a complex balancing act of expansion and fiscal discipline. The Ceylon National Chamber of Industries (CNCI) has emerged as a leading voice in this transition, advocating for a shift from ‘managing crises’ to ‘managing solutions.’ From analyzing the impact of Budget 2026’s SME concessions to spearheading digital integration
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[2026-03-06 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Enhancing energy efficiency is an essential factor in strengthening the country’s economy and that it is not merely about limiting consumption but about making a distinctive contribution to the national development process.
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[2026-03-06 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: MullenLowe Group, Sri Lanka’s largest Brand Communications Company, once again reinforces its authority in creative effectiveness by retaining its position as Effie Agency of the Year for 2025, marking its third consecutive win at the Effie Awards ceremony held recently.
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[2026-03-06 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In a significant step towards enhancing digital convenience in the education sector, LB CIM, the flagship digital payments platform powered by LB Finance PLC, has partnered with Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT).
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[2026-03-06 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Samsung Sri Lanka has opened pre-orders for the Galaxy S26 Series, introducing its most advanced AI-powered smartphones yet to customers across the island.
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[2026-03-06 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The People’s Leasing Divulapitiya Branch conducted the PLC AutoEX vehicle sales exhibition from February 12-15, at the Divulapitiya weekly fair.
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[2026-03-06 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Students Visa hosted EduFest 2026, Sri Lanka’s Premier Study Abroad Expo, held at Hilton Colombo recently.
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[2026-03-06 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Kashifi Sports Club cricket team, Nintavur beat Arabian Sports Club cricket team, Addalaichenai in the final to emerge champions and bagged the ‘Arabian Champion Trophy-2026’ in the nine-a-side limited overs cricket tournament conducted by Arabian Sports Club, Addalaichenai and sponsored by Dheen Hyper Market Pvt Ltd at the Ashraff Memorial grounds, Addalaichenai recently.
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[2026-03-06 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Seylan Bank PLC has introduced an Online Interest and Part Payment Facility for Seylan Gold Loans and Pawning, allowing customers to conveniently settle interest expenses and make part expenditures digitally, anytime and anywhere.
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[2026-03-06 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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[2026-03-06 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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[2026-03-06 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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[2026-03-06 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Global oil prices rose yesterday (5) amid escalating concerns over supply disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran, which has severely affected energy shipments through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.
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[2026-03-06 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: SriLankan Airlines will operate an additional flight between Colombo and London on 8 March 2026 to assist passengers affected by flight cancellations due to the situation in the Middle East.
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[2026-03-06 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: SalamAir, a budget airline, is scheduled to operate a special flight to Colombo, providing additional connectivity between Sri Lanka and the Middle East.
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[2026-03-06 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The sinking of ‘Iris Dena’, an Iranian Navy Destroyer, by a United States (US) submarine off the coast of Sri Lanka in the early hours of Wednesday marks a dangerous new turn in the conflict between Israel-US and Iran, which is barely one week old. According to US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, this is the first time since 1945 that a US Navy submarine used a torpedo (as opposed to a surface weapon) to attack and destroy a vessel in
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[2026-03-06 06:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Enterprise software company Oracle is planning thousands of job cuts as it faces a cash crunch from a massive AI data center expansion effort, Bloomberg News reported Thursday.
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[2026-03-06 06:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Ford is recalling more than 615,000 vehicles in the U.S. over two separate safety defects involving windshield wiper motors and driveshaft components, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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