[2026-03-19 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: War on Iran risks inflation, higher import costs for Bangladesh: CPD - DailyNews

Snippet: The ongoing US-Israel war on Iran poses serious risks to Bangladesh’s economy, potentially driving up inflation and raising the import bill, said the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/19/world/969020/war-on-iran-risks-inflation-higher-import-costs-for-bangladesh-cpd/

[2026-03-19 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Educational reforms for Grade 6 to begin from 2027 - DailyNews

Snippet: It was emphasised at the Parliamentary Sub-Committee on Education Reforms that actions are taken to initiate educational reforms for Grade 6 in 2027, and that steps have been taken to monitor the progress of the new education reform process of Grade one.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/19/local/969260/educational-reforms-for-grade-6-to-begin-from-2027/

[2026-03-19 06:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: CAnalysis by Casey Briggs

Snippet: Casey Briggs is the ABC's Chief Elections and Data Analyst and covers elections in Australia and around the world. He maintains the ABC's election results services and writes on electoral matters. Casey studied at the University of Adelaide and was awarded a Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences and Master of Philosophy (Applied Mathematics and Statistics).

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/casey-briggs/7300030

[2026-03-19 05:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Manhattan students ‘devastated’ about closing Catholic school: ‘They’re crying everyday’

Snippet: Students at a Manhattan Catholic elementary school were “devastated” to learn that their institution is one of three New York Archdiocese schools slated to shut down in June — leaving families with few other religious options to turn to.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/18/us-news/manhattan-students-devastated-about-closing-catholic-schools/

[2026-03-19 05:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Colorado school secretary admitted to sex with boy, 13, multiple times — and now she’s on the run: cops

Snippet: A Colorado middle school secretary is on the lam after authorities say she sexually abused a 13-year-old student for months – even plying the boy with booze and weed during their predatory sex sessions at a park and a Walmart parking lot.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/18/us-news/colorado-school-secretary-admitted-to-sex-with-boy-13-multiple-times/

[2026-03-19 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Long Island bus driver admits he had numerous disgusting meetups with pre-teen girl in his Uber

Snippet: A Long Island school bus driver admitted he regularly had disgusting rendezvouses with a pre-teen girl inside of an Uber he drove at night — and now he’s expected to spend over a decade in prison.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/18/us-news/long-island-bus-driver-admits-he-had-numerous-disgusting-meetups-with-pre-teen-girl-in-his-uber/

[2026-03-19 05:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Marshall swim team to continue after school drops plans to cut sport

Snippet: Marshall University President Brad Smith speaks with members of the media, Jan. 26, 2022, at the Huntington Tri-State Airport, in Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/marshall-women-swimming-diving-8646073446f809db9b9ff4d2b04d4f60

[2026-03-19 04:19 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Presidential office reviews defense industry co-growth plans

Snippet: I’m a staff reporter for The Korea Herald, covering national security and foreign policy across the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly. Before entering journalism, I served as an Air Force lieutenant, working as an interpreter and junior planner at the ROK–US Combined Forces Command.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697541

[2026-03-19 04:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: Trey Anastasio announces acoustic tour, three NY shows. Get tickets now

Snippet: Trey Anastasio has broken free from the school of Phish.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/18/ticket-sales/trey-anastasio-solo-acoustic-tour-2026-where-to-buy-tickets/

[2026-03-19 04:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Eva Lasting’ Season 4 On Netflix, Where The Friend Group Enter The ‘80s As Adults And Are Showing Signs Of Splintering

Snippet: As the Colombian coming-of-age series Eva Lasting enters its final season on Netflix, the group of friends we’ve followed since high school are now all in the world, either working or in college. Their friend group is still holding together, but those bonds will be tested.

Read full article: https://decider.com/2026/03/18/eva-lasting-season-4-netflix-review/

[2026-03-19 03:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Cheeky new Smart Underwear wants to track America’s flatulence — one fart at a time

Snippet: Researchers at the University of Maryland want to get to the bottom of how often people pass gas — and the potential connections between a robust rectum and overall gut health.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/18/us-news/smart-underwear-will-to-track-americas-farts-for-research/

[2026-03-19 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Trump’s Iran quagmire could sink America

Snippet: BOSTON, Massachusetts — Under President Donald Trump, United States foreign policy has reached a new low. His administration’s war on Iran, coming just after its kidnapping of Venezuela’s dictator, will damage the US and change how the rest of the world views American power.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/19/opinion/columns/trumps-iran-quagmire-could-sink-america/2302896

[2026-03-19 02:25 UTC+10:00] [US foreign policy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Looking for leverage: China keeps close eye on US politics after summit delay

Snippet: Beijing seeks to decipher effect of Iran war on US midterms and best way to apply pressure when Trump meets Xi

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/18/looking-for-leverage-china-keeps-close-eye-on-us-politics-after-summit-delay

[2026-03-19 01:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Married teacher admits having sex with 16-year-old student in school closet — and even in the bushes

Snippet: A married teacher has admitted having sex with a 16-year-old student — including sick trysts in a classroom closet and even in school bushes, according to court documents.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/18/us-news/married-teacher-admits-having-sex-with-16-year-old-student-in-school-closet-and-even-in-the-bushes/

[2026-03-19 01:00 UTC+10:00] [Australian fashion] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Where have all the designers gone? Australia’s fashion brain drain

Snippet: Of 19 Australian Fashion Foundation scholarship winners between 2009 and 2019, only three have design roles within local fashion businesses. But those who do are optimistic about the industry

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026/mar/18/australian-fashion-designers-brain-drain

[2026-03-19 00:45 UTC+10:00] [AI (artificial intelligence)] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: How AI is actually changing day-to-day work

Snippet: University professors and Amazon workers are wrestling with profound shifts

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/mar/16/ai-artificial-intelligence-work

[2026-03-19 00:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Meningitis outbreak in England kills at least 2

Snippet: Students queue for antibiotics outside a building at the University of Kent, following an outbreak of meningitis, in Canterbury, Kent, England, Monday March 16, 2026. (Gareth Fuller/PA via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/britain-meningitis-outbreak-students-kent-5434f6eb5cb73745e694bfb3f4892116

[2026-03-19 00:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Strong finish powers Song to PGT Q-School lead

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Lee Song battled harsh afternoon conditions before catching fire down the stretch, delivering a scorching frontside finish to salvage a gritty 73 and wrest a two-stroke lead over Ivan Yabut after 36 holes of the Philippine Golf Tour Qualifying School on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/18/sports/strong-finish-powers-song-to-pgt-q-school-lead/2302862

[2026-03-18 23:47 UTC+10:00] [Secretary for Education] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong to establish global version of university entrance exam on pilot basis

Snippet: Test would allow foreign students to apply for admission to both local and mainland Chinese higher education institutions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3347067/hong-kong-establish-global-version-university-entrance-exam-pilot-basis

[2026-03-18 23:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Testy Mullin confirmation hearing: DHS nominee Mullin says he would require judicial warrants to enter homes, businesses

Snippet: Sen. Markwayne Mullin, the nominee to lead the Department of Homeland Security, said he would require judicial warrants for federal immigration agents to enter private homes or businesses, signaling a potential policy shift from his predecessor Kristi Noem.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/18/markwayne-mullin-dhs-confirmation-senate-immigration.html

[2026-03-18 23:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Nairobi introduces menstrual leave policy sparking praise and debate

Snippet: A groundbreaking workplace policy in Nairobi is drawing attention across Kenya, granting female county employees two days of paid menstrual leave each month in a bid to improve well-being and productivity.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/18/nairobi-introduces-menstrual-leave-policy-sparking-praise-and-debate/

[2026-03-18 23:11 UTC+10:00] [Theatre] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Gillian Anderson to get ‘in the ring’ with Billy Crudup for Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? in London

Snippet: The stars of Sex Education and The Morning Show will appear in a new West End production of Edward Albee’s classic, directed by Marianne Elliott

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2026/mar/18/gillian-anderson-west-end-whos-afraid-of-virginia-woolf-billy-crudup

[2026-03-18 23:00 UTC+10:00] [US news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Say gay: feminist magazine reclaims Charlie Kirk-style campus tours after Florida DEI cuts

Snippet: Florida restricted teaching around sex, gender and race. Lux is now giving students a forum for these issues

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/18/lux-magazine-florida-charlie-kirk-dei

[2026-03-18 22:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Urgent call to ensure all babies are born a healthy weight

Snippet: Topic:Indigenous Policy

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-18/closing-the-gap-report-shows-little-progress-march-2026/106437910

[2026-03-18 21:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: University of Alabama student James Gracey reported missing after night out in Spain during spring break trip

Snippet: A University of Alabama student has been reported missing following a night out with friends during a spring break trip to Spain, his family said.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/18/us-news/university-of-alabama-student-james-gracey-reported-missing-after-night-out-in-spain-during-spring-break-trip/

[2026-03-18 21:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: LSU's Fulwiley attempting to win national titles at 2 different schools

Snippet: LSU guard Milaysia Fulwiley drives to the basket past Oklahoma forward Sahara Williams during second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Southeastern Conference tournament, Friday, March 6, 2026, in Greenville, S.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/ncaa-march-madness-lsu-8521d87b0aa6142e502275cdb44dc4be

[2026-03-18 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Wisconsin's Nick Boyd ready to experience March Madness at a third different school

Snippet: Wisconsin’s Nick Boyd celebrates as Purdue’s C.J. Cox looks on during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 7, 2026, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Craig Pessman)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/ncaa-march-madness-wisconsin-badgers-77a78fdd8dae6e8139517aafebf954a2

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

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Smt. Nita M. Ambani, Founder and Chairperson of Reliance Foundation, Conferred Prestigious KISS Humanitarian Award 2025

Snippet: BHUBANESWAR, India, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Smt. Nita M. Ambani, Founder and Chairperson of Reliance Foundation, was conferred the prestigious KISS Humanitarian Award 2025 at the Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) (https://kiss.ac.in/) campus here on Monday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697458

[2026-03-18 19:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Public transport group hits govt ‘flip-flop’ on fare hike suspension, cites lack of preparedness

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Public utility jeepney (PUJ) transport group Manibela on Wednesday hit the government’s suspension of a planned fare increase, calling it a “flip-flop” policy that reflects a lack of preparation and direction.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/18/news/national/public-transport-group-hits-govt-flip-flop-on-fare-hike-suspension-cites-lack-of-preparedness/2302490

[2026-03-18 19:53 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Principals prepare to join statewide teachers’ strike

Snippet: Government school principals and assistant principals are set to take part in a teachers’ strike next week after joining their teaching colleagues in rejecting the state’s offer of a 17 per cent pay rise.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/principals-prepare-to-join-statewide-teachers-strike-20260318-p5pd06.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-18 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Kailash Mansarovar Yatra] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: India’s reopening to Chinese investment reflects strategic pragmatism

Snippet: Concerns about signalling weakness misread India’s careful policy design. Foreign investment rules have not been abolished, only recalibrated

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3346614/indias-reopening-chinese-investment-reflects-strategic-pragmatism

[2026-03-18 19:30 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Why this Sydney university is under fire from three directions

Snippet: The University of Technology Sydney has ended early entry in a major departure for school leavers, as the institution also grapples with damning findings from the national student ombudsman and a workforce going on strike.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/why-this-sydney-university-is-under-fire-from-three-directions-20260317-p5ofkk.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-18 19:23 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul’s AI secretary to meet AMD CEO Lisa Su

Snippet: I’m a staff reporter for The Korea Herald, covering national security and foreign policy across the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly. Before entering journalism, I served as an Air Force lieutenant, working as an interpreter and junior planner at the ROK–US Combined Forces Command.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697422

[2026-03-18 19:15 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Bus driver union slams KMB policy to turn off AC when travelling with no patrons

Snippet: Motor Transport Workers General Union hits out at bus firm’s measure to save fuel amid surging oil prices triggered by Middle East conflict

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3347006/bus-driver-union-slams-kmb-policy-turn-ac-when-travelling-no-patrons

[2026-03-18 19:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Treasury yields move lower as attention turns to Fed rates decision

Snippet: Treasury yields fell on Wednesday as investors await the Federal Reserve's next policy decision on interest rates, due later in the session.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/18/treasury-yields-move-lower-all-eyes-fed-meeting.html

[2026-03-18 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Artists] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Reading into crisis: How these books address low literacy in PH

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/people/artists/reading-crisis-books-address-low-literacy-philippines/

[2026-03-18 18:42 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Teens accused of bullying girl, 13, in school bathroom face court

Snippet: Property News: Australia's most expensive streets, and how much it costs to live in them.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/teens-accused-of-bullying-girl-13-and-in-bathroom-face-court/331dd57a-70af-47c7-9cc0-aa107d8b7c0f

[2026-03-18 18:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: NU bounces back, sweeps UP to reclaim second

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Defending champion National University unleashed its frustrations on the University of the Philippines, 25-19, 25-14, 25-19, to return to the win column of the UAAP Season 88 Collegiate Men’s Volleyball Tournament on Wednesday afternoon at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/18/sports/nu-bounces-back-sweeps-up-to-reclaim-second/2302445

[2026-03-18 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Art and design] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: University challenges: how students changed one Ohio town – in pictures

Snippet: View image in fullscreenStudent Rentals: Mill Street1804 is an exploration of life in the Appalachian foothills of south-eastern Ohio. Rich-Joseph Facun turns his lens on the university – founded in 1804 in the town of Athens – to examine how heritage, socioeconomic forces and youth culture are shaped by its presence, and sometimes strained by it.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2026/mar/18/university-challenges-how-students-changed-one-ohio-town-in-pictures

[2026-03-18 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Kenya's capital offers some workers days off for their periods

Snippet: Nairobi County has introduced Kenya’s first menstrual leave policy for female government staff, aiming to boost health and productivity. Governor Johnson Sakaja says the national government and other counties are watching closely. The new policy has been applied since December 2025.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/kenya-menstrual-leave-nairobi-health-dec3599e6042f53cf00ac367e3499f89

[2026-03-18 17:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: European markets set to open higher as attention turns to the Fed

Snippet: LONDON — European stocks are expected to open broadly higher on Wednesday as the market fallout of the Iran war remains in the spotlight ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's next policy move.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/18/european-markets-stoxx-600-ftse-dax-cac-iran-news-oil-prices.html

[2026-03-18 17:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee pushes capital market overhaul to turn ‘K- Discount’ into ‘K-Premium’

Snippet: For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings start with Rodong Sinmun—North Korea’s state mouthpiece—before diving into the day’s headlines from Seoul and Washington.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697257

[2026-03-18 16:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Tencent Cloud Redefines Innovation: AI Coding Boot Camp Concluded Successfully in Hong Kong

Snippet: HONG KONG, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 17, Tencent Cloud successfully concluded its CodeBuddy AI Coding Boot Camp at the City University of Hong Kong (CityU), demonstrating how AI is enabling students from different backgrounds and disciplines to turn inspirations into impact. During the event, emerging technologies and trends like AI Agents and "Vibe Coding" are empowering non-technical students and professionals to transform creative sparks into functional applications, even if they have zero-to-low coding experience.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697214

[2026-03-18 16:36 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: North Korea earns billions from Russia through troops, arms: report

Snippet: I’m a staff reporter for The Korea Herald, covering national security and foreign policy across the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly. Before entering journalism, I served as an Air Force lieutenant, working as an interpreter and junior planner at the ROK–US Combined Forces Command.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697206

[2026-03-18 16:35 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Is North Korea ready for a female leader?

Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697205

[2026-03-18 16:19 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Closing struggling Hong Kong schools ‘spares parents from future problems’

Snippet: Education chief Christine Choi says ‘no way around current situation’ for under-enrolling schools as mitigation measures already exhausted

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3346976/closing-struggling-hong-kong-schools-spares-parents-future-problems

[2026-03-18 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Denmark] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: A wealth tax for schools: Frederiksen’s shift left stirs debate before Denmark’s early election

Snippet: PM’s proposal to tax super-rich and fund schools wins praise as her handling of the Greenland crisis boosts her standing across party lines – but not all voters are convinced

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/18/a-wealth-tax-for-schools-frederiksens-shift-left-stirs-debate-before-denmarks-early-election

[2026-03-18 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Culture / Books] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Two new poetry books to help you feel better about the world

Snippet: POETRYLove: Stories, poems and essaysEdited by Shirley LeSweatshop Literacy Movement, $24.95

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/culture/books/two-new-poetry-books-to-help-you-feel-better-about-the-world-20260304-p5o7kv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-18 15:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: 30% of teens struggle to read for more than 10 minutes: survey

Snippet: More than 3 in 10 high school students in South Korea reported having struggles to read long texts, according to a recent survey.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697158

[2026-03-18 15:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seven teens accused of filming teachers over 170 times

Snippet: Seven recent high school graduates are standing trial on 178 counts of illegally photographing female teachers while they were still students in 2024.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10697153