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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PCCI urges Asean-wide action on Middle East crisis

Snippet: THE Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry urged leaders from the member-nations of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) to take immediate action in addressing energy, water and food security concerns across the region amid the war in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/18/business/top-business/pcci-urges-asean-wide-action-on-middle-east-crisis/2301984

[2026-03-18 02:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: 45 million more face acute hunger risk if Iran war continues through June, World Food Programme says

Snippet: GENEVA, March 17 — Tens ​of millions more people will face acute ‌hunger if the Iran war continues through to June, according to analysis from the World Food Programme released on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/17/world-news/45m-more-face-acute-hunger-risk-if-iran-war-continues-through-june-world-food-programme/

[2026-03-18 01:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: LOOK: Farm Fresh def. Creamline (3-1)

Snippet: PVL All-Filipino Conference

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/17/sports/look-farm-fresh-def-creamline-3-1/2302019

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

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘Brisbane is getting a taste of it’: fire ants at New Farm shows invasive species is on the march – and an outbreak may follow

Snippet: The detection at a popular park of ‘one of the worst invasive species to reach Australia’ is causing concern that suppression efforts are cracking

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/17/brisbane-fire-ants-invasive-species-outbreak-warning

[2026-03-18 00:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Farm Fresh shocks undermanned Creamline in four sets

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Farm Fresh Foxies dominated the depleted Creamline Cool Smashers in 4 sets, 25-16, 25-22, 18-25, 25-23, in the PVL All-Filipino Conference prelims Tuesday at Santa Rosa Sports Complex in Laguna.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/17/sports/farm-fresh-shocks-undermanned-creamline-in-four-sets/2301936

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

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran war could plunge 45 million into acute hunger, says UN agency

Snippet: The number of people who experience acute hunger could leap to 364 million globally if the war on Iran continues until June, the World Food Programme said on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/iran-war-plunge-45-million-people-acute-hunger-un

[2026-03-18 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Chefs] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Tips for downsizing recipes | Kitchen aide

Snippet: It’s not simply a case of dividing the ingredients list by the number of servings, our experts agree, but it is more often than not about common sense

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/food/2026/mar/17/what-is-the-best-way-to-downsize-a-recipe-kitchen-aide

[2026-03-17 23:23 UTC+10:00] [Food & drink industry] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: London bars shun Margot Robbie’s gin over shellfish allergen concerns

Snippet: Exclusive: actor’s Papa Salt gin to get oyster-free version after venues says it is ‘not worth the risk’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/17/margot-robbie-gin-oyster-shellfish-allergen-concerns

[2026-03-17 23:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: O'food Sponsors Korean Speech Contest at University of Toronto

Snippet: - About 450 Participants Attend University of Toronto Speech Contest- O'food Provides K-Food Products to Promote Korean Language and Culture

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696536

[2026-03-17 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: It’s Saint Patrick’s Day 2026 — all the lucky food deals and freebies to score today

Snippet: It’s time to paint the city green, without spending tons of green.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/17/lifestyle/its-saint-patricks-day-2026-all-the-lucky-food-deals-and-freebies-to-score-today/

[2026-03-17 20:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Hunger and fear in Khan Younis as Gaza families depend on aid to survive

Snippet: In Khan Younis, women and children line up with pots, waiting for cooked meals from charity-run Tikkiyya kitchens, a daily ritual for many families. Food remains scarce as border crossings limit aid inflows, leaving local market prices unaffordable for most. Displaced residents report struggling for even one meal a day, a challenge that intensifies during Ramadan as demand surges at sunset.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/17/hunger-and-fear-in-khan-younis-as-gaza-families-depend-on-aid-to-survive/

[2026-03-17 18:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SLFPA Organised Profood Propack & Agbiz Knowledge Hub 2026 Unveils Its 23rd Edition - DailyNews

Snippet: The highly anticipated event on Sri Lanka’s food industry calendar, Profood Propack & Agbiz Knowledge Hub 2026, organised by the Sri Lanka Food Processors Association (SLFPA) in partnership with Lanka Exhibition and Conference Services (LECS), is scheduled to take place from 21 to 23 August 2026 at BMICH, Colombo.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/17/breaking-news/968225/slfpa-organised-profood-propack-agbiz-knowledge-hub-2026-unveils-its-23rd-edition/

[2026-03-17 15:59 UTC+10:00] [Food / Recipes] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Rosheen Kaul’s aloo tikki buns leave other vegie burgers in the dust

Snippet: If every vegie burger tasted this good, the world would be a lot hungrier for them. Aloo tikki are the crispy, spiced potato patties found all over South Asia – think hash brown, but a million times more delicious. They are traditionally eaten as a snack or tucked into a pav (soft bun) with punchy raw onion, crunchy toppings and a riot of flavourful chutneys.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/goodfood/recipes/rosheen-kaul-s-aloo-tikki-buns-leave-other-vegie-burgers-in-the-dust-20260309-p5o8vw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-17 15:20 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How a Taiwanese chemist built an Australian tofu empire

Snippet: Eric Hsu put his chemistry degree to good use, turning his garage-based business into one of Australia’s biggest makers of soy products

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3346739/how-taiwanese-chemist-built-australian-tofu-empire

[2026-03-17 14:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: GameZone celebrates CNY in partnership with Tropical Hut

Snippet: GAMEZONE fueled the world's oldest Chinatown as it celebrated the 2026 Chinese New Year last Feb. 17 in partnership with one of the country’s most beloved food chains, Tropical Hut.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/17/tmt-newswire/gamezone-celebrates-cny-in-partnership-with-tropical-hut/2301371

[2026-03-17 13:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Cops bust anti-Semitic thugs who attacked Jewish diners at posh restaurant

Snippet: Three men are in custody after turning themselves in for a stomach-churning assault at a San Jose restaurant that left two Israeli-American victims battered and the community on edge.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/16/us-news/3-arrested-in-brutal-antisemitic-santana-row-assault-on-israeli-americans/

[2026-03-17 13:46 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Inside Harim’s First Kitchen: A bet on premium home meals

Snippet: Korea's poultry leader looks beyond chicken to expand into global food market

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696131

[2026-03-17 13:17 UTC+10:00] [Food / Recipes] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Adam Liaw’s avocado and prosciutto salad

Snippet: I have this salad on high rotation. The dressing is creamy, but lightened by the addition of yoghurt.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/goodfood/recipes/adam-liaw-s-avocado-and-prosciutto-salad-20260317-p5ob7k.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-17 13:03 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Gulf importers race to reroute supplies amid Hormuz closure

Snippet: DUBAI (Reuters) -- Importers across the Gulf are scrambling to secure alternative routes for vital goods -- from food to medicines and factory supplies -- as the effective closure of the Hormuz strait blocks ‌ports in an import-dependent region.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10695985

[2026-03-17 12:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Minnesota restaurant offers free meals to state lawmakers who dine with pols from across the aisle

Snippet: A Minnesota restaurant is offering free meals to state lawmakers looking to set aside their differences and dine with colleagues from opposing political parties.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/16/us-news/sweeneys-saloon-offers-free-meals-to-minn-lawmakers-who-dine-with-pols-from-across-aisle/

[2026-03-17 11:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Le Clarence Awarded Two Michelin Stars Under the Direction of Andrea Capasso

Snippet: PARIS, March 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Le Clarence, an essential address of Parisian haute gastronomy, celebrates its two stars in the Michelin Guide at the 2026 ceremony. This distinction honors the work and vision of Andrea Capasso, Executive Chef since September 2025, who achieves, in his very first year at the helm of the kitchen, a major recognition of his rigor and culinary sensitivity.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10695843

[2026-03-17 11:30 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘They’re wild’: Why Tuesdays are comedy gold, and Adelaide can be a joke killer (yeah, really)

Snippet: When Lizzy Hoo enters the West Melbourne restaurant where we are to have lunch, in a sequinned top and her signature glasses, the staff stop what they are doing.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/they-re-wild-why-tuesdays-are-comedy-gold-and-adelaide-can-be-a-joke-killer-yeah-really-20260220-p5o44y.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-17 11:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: Steak ‘n Shake’s beef tallow tater tots spark fiery online debate

Snippet: Steak ‘n Shake has rolled out its new tater tots cooked in beef tallow, expanding the fast-food chain’s push toward traditional frying methods.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/16/lifestyle/steak-n-shakes-beef-tallow-tater-tots-spark-fiery-online-debate/

[2026-03-17 09:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Canadian school sparks controversy over ‘no food’ zones to serve Muslim students fasting for Ramadan

Snippet: A school in Canada designated its cafeteria as a “no food space” to support fasting Muslim students during Ramadan — sparking a firestorm online as critics questioned the decree’s fairness.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/16/world-news/canadian-school-sparks-controversy-over-no-food-zones-to-serve-muslim-students-fasting-for-ramadan/

[2026-03-17 09:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: FDA issues urgent warning about weight loss supplements that contain a potentially deadly toxin

Snippet: The Food and Drug Administration has expanded its warning about weight loss supplements that contain a toxin that can trigger neurologic, gastrointestinal and cardiovascular problems and even death.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/16/health/fda-warns-about-weight-loss-supplements-containing-toxin/

[2026-03-17 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: Stream It Or Skip It: ‘The Plastic Detox’ on Netflix, a Scary, Sometimes Funny Documentary About the Effects of Microplastics on Fertility

Snippet: In my daily-newspaper days we called it “news you can use” – the type of documentaries Netflix occasionally turns out, tackling health, consumerism and other practical realities, e.g., The Plastic Detox. This one is about the dreaded microplastics, which are the subject of much scrutiny by this film’s for-lack-of-a-better-word protagonist, environmental and reproductive epidemiologist Shanna Swan.

Read full article: https://decider.com/2026/03/16/the-plastic-detox-documentary-netflix-review/

[2026-03-17 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Global chokepoint: How the US-Israeli war on Iran could starve millions - DailyNews

Snippet: The US-Israeli war on Iran has shut fertiliser plants throughout the Gulf and choked off shipping routes. The longer it drags on, the greater the risk of a global food crisis.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/17/features/967956/global-chokepoint-how-the-us-israeli-war-on-iran-could-starve-millions/

[2026-03-17 05:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Fake farms get tax breaks, but Hawaii can't stop them yet

Snippet: State Sen. Herbert “Tim” Richards III, speaks during a press conference at the state Capitol, April 30, 2025, in Honolulu, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Mengshin Lin, file)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/agriculture-hawaii-guam-general-news-9f4156a2a9bd79c585dee80c22ccea7f

[2026-03-17 05:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: E. coli linked to raw milk cheddar cheese sickens 7

Snippet: The Food and Drug Administration seal is seen at the Hubert Humphrey Building Auditorium in Washington, April 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/raw-farm-e-coli-raw-milk-cheddar-73ff361d4b8b4530ac8d2e749eba3d33

[2026-03-17 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Food / Eating out (Syd)] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: Try Vietnam’s viral coffee at this new Sydney restaurant opened by a Mad Max stuntman

Snippet: Before opening Tina & Po in Canley Vale, Michael Tang had multiple lives. As a stuntman, he was repeatedly blown up in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. As a background extra, he battled alongside Oscar-winning actor Michelle Yeoh in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. And as co-owner of Cabramatta’s Alpha Unit martial arts school, he dreamt of opening a restaurant one day – when he was much older and couldn’t move so well.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/goodfood/sydney-eating-out/try-vietnam-s-viral-coffee-at-this-new-sydney-restaurant-opened-by-a-mad-max-stuntman-20260310-p5o91f.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-17 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Food / Tips & advice] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: The secret to making crunchy, fluffy chip shop-style chippies at home

Snippet: When you really need to learn how to create golden, crunchy, fluffy chips, you head to the place that has chip fans queuing down the street every weekend.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/goodfood/tips-and-advice/the-secret-to-making-crunchy-fluffy-chip-shop-style-chippies-at-home-20260313-p5oa6r.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-17 04:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Hollywood star-turned-Texas farmer Adrian Grenier would make full-time return to acting — under one condition

Snippet: Perhaps acting bugs exist on Adrian Grenier’s Texas farm.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/03/16/celebrity-news/hollywood-star-turned-texas-farmer-adrian-grenier-would-make-full-time-return-to-acting-under-one-condition/

[2026-03-17 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: ‘Below Deck Down Under’ Exclusive Clip: Alesia Harris Learns The Late Shift Isn’t For The Weak

Snippet: It wouldn’t be Below Deck Down Under without demanding charter guests testing the yachties who cater to them! In an exclusive sneak peek from tonight’s all-new episode, new third stew Alesia Harris finds out that the late shift isn’t for the weak. Would she have been better off toughing it out in the galley with Chef Ben Robinson?

Read full article: https://decider.com/2026/03/16/below-deck-down-under-exclusive-clip-alesia-harris-late-shift/

[2026-03-17 00:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: AP News

Title: A recipe for Feta-Brined Spatchcock Chicken with Mint and Green Onions

Snippet: This image released by Voracious shows a recipe for feta-brined spatchcock chicken with mint and green onions from “My Egypt: Cooking from My Roots” by Michael Mina. (John Lee/Voracious via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/feta-brined-spatchcock-chicken-recipe-e66fe86bb37369ea9d670c7bd63929d8

[2026-03-16 22:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Strait of Hormuz standoff puts supply of America's generic drug prescriptions at risk

Snippet: The closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran is a military strategy with vast consequences for the global economy, not just in the form of higher oil prices, but with disruptions in supply chains involving metals and manufacturing, and farming and food prices. And at some point in the future, supply chain experts say, Iran's attempt to choke of the strait will also hit American medicine cabinets.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/16/strait-of-hormuz-closure-generic-drug-prescriptions.html

[2026-03-16 18:40 UTC+10:00] [Business / Consumer affairs] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Fuel reserve released as farmers warn of food price hit

Snippet: Farmers have warned Australians will face higher food prices even after the federal government began releasing 760 million litres of petrol and diesel from its domestic reserves to boost regional supplies.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/consumer-affairs/fuel-reserve-released-as-farmers-warn-of-food-price-hit-20260316-p5oax8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-16 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Philippines’ Jollibee is Southeast Asia’s lone global food chain

Snippet: The company is the only Southeast Asian name to make the top tier of a recent list of the world’s strongest restaurant brands, placing fifth

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3346547/philippines-jollibee-stands-out-southeast-asias-global-restaurant-exception

[2026-03-16 14:15 UTC+10:00] [oil] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Amid new oil crisis, how the word ‘oil’ evolved from its food-based origins

Snippet: With roots in olive trees and sesame, the word ‘oil’ is now found in several common sayings, including a Chinese phrase for encouragement

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/article/3346441/amid-new-oil-crisis-how-word-oil-evolved-its-food-based-origins

[2026-03-16 12:41 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: US, China wrap Paris talks on managed trade, agriculture deals

Snippet: PARIS (Reuters) -- Top US and Chinese economic officials were ‌due to conclude talks in Paris on Monday, with potential areas of agreement in agriculture, critical minerals and managed trade that could be taken up by US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, sources familiar with the discussions said.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10694978

[2026-03-16 10:06 UTC+10:00] [Food / Recipes] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Sarah Pound’s Mediterranean tuna and whipped hummus lunch crisps

Snippet: These crunchy tuna and avocado tortillas pack a massive 30g of protein to keep you full until dinner. Prepare the ingredients and store them separately then, come lunchtime, simply assemble and serve – the perfect “fast-prep” solution for a hectic schedule.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/goodfood/recipes/sarah-pound-s-mediterranean-tuna-and-whipped-hummus-lunch-crisps-20260312-p5oa0j.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-16 09:58 UTC+10:00] [Food / Eating out] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: The fall of Noma’s chef reverberates in the restaurant world

Snippet: On Wednesday morning, the staff of pop-up restaurant Noma Los Angeles gathered just before opening for a meeting with the chef, Rene Redzepi.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/goodfood/eating-out/the-fall-of-noma-s-chef-reverberates-in-the-restaurant-world-20260316-p5oase.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-16 09:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Everyone Hates Kevin O’Leary’s Oscar Red Carpet Look: “Wallpaper At An Overpriced Italian Restaurant”

Snippet: Kevin O’Leary proved he doesn’t just play a rich show-off on TV—he’s also a rich show-off in real-life—on the 2026 Oscars red carpet on Sunday night.

Read full article: https://decider.com/2026/03/15/kevin-oleary-red-carpet-oscars-necklace-suit-jafar-pahani/

[2026-03-16 09:41 UTC+10:00] [Food / Eating out (Syd)] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: This folded Turkish sandwich is so good they named a cafe after it

Snippet: Two Good Co.’s third cafe has opened in North Sydney, and this time they wanted to do something different.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/goodfood/sydney-eating-out/this-folded-turkish-sandwich-is-so-good-they-named-a-cafe-after-it-20260313-p5oabl.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-16 09:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: ‘Monster’ babysitter starved tot, then scarfed down food in front of her

Snippet: A “monster” babysitter cruelly abused her friends’ baby girl, withholding food and water for hours and even pretending to shoot the starving child with a toy gun when she would wail.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/15/us-news/monster-babysitter-starved-tot-then-scarfed-down-food-in-front-of-her/

[2026-03-16 09:27 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: U.S., China discuss farm goods, managed trade in 'remarkably stable' Paris talks

Snippet: Top U.S. and Chinese economic officials held "remarkably stable" talks in Paris on Sunday that touched on potential areas of agreement in agriculture, critical minerals and managed trade for U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to consider in Beijing, two sources familiar with the talks said.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/03/16/us-china-farm-goods-trade-paris/

[2026-03-16 08:00 UTC+10:00] [Food / Recipes] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Cinnamon waffles with butter

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/goodfood/recipes/cinnamon-waffles-with-butter-20260309-p5o8nk.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-16 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Popular mango farm forced to sell as compliance measures pressure producers

Snippet: Topic:Agricultural and Farming Practice

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-16/horticulture-industry-struggles-with-costly-compliance-demands/106450552

[2026-03-16 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Minister to curb racketeers hiking prices - DailyNews

Snippet: Agriculture, Lands, Livestock and Irrigation Minister K. D. Lalkantha stated that the Government will take immediate measures to control the situation in which certain businessmen have abnormally increased fertiliser prices by exploiting the international crisis caused by the war.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/16/local/967436/minister-to-curb-racketeers-hiking-prices/

[2026-03-16 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Index of Industrial Production up 4.4% - DailyNews

Snippet: Index of Industrial Production (IIP) increased by 4.4 per cent in January 2026 to 99.3 compared to January 2025, mainly contributed by the increases reported in the manufacture of Food products (10.6 per cent), wearing apparels (12.5 per cent) and other non-metallic mineral products (3.6 per cent), the Weekly Economic Indicators Report of the Central Bank said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/16/business/967244/index-of-industrial-production-up-4-4/

[2026-03-16 06:11 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Crack down to hit fuel check website after stations caught lying

Snippet: Crisis talks over petrol prices and supply will be held in Sydney today as the war in the Middle East expands further.The war, which shows no signs of ending soon, has upended global air travel, disrupted oil exports from the region and sent fuel prices rising across the world.The critical meeting chaired by NSW Energy Minister Penny Sharpe will include representatives from transport, agriculture, mining and consumer groups.READ MORE: Trump 'surprised' after Iran delivers on chilling threatThe government will crack

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/us-israel-iran-war-crisis-talks-over-petrol-as-middle-east-war-expands-after-oil-island-hit/7094b0cf-4f3a-4f69-a306-51d29beb6634