[2026-05-04 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Democrats Melt Down After Supreme Court Restricts Race Based Gerrymandering

Snippet: The response from Democrats to the Supreme Court's decision to strike down race-based gerrymandering has been predictable - running high in emotion and devoid of objectivity. The Democrat Party has understood for a long time that much of their power comes from inserting themselves as the spokespeople for the supposed "have-nots".

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/democrats-melt-down-after-supreme-court-restricts-race-based-gerrymandering

[2026-05-04 07:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: French left-wing’s Melenchon says he will run for president in 2027

Snippet: Jean-Luc Melenchon, the leading politician in France’s left-wing Unbowed party, says he will run in next year’s presidential election, setting up a potential showdown with centrist and right-wing rivals.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/3/french-left-wings-melenchon-says-he-will-run-for-president-in-2027

[2026-05-04 07:20 UTC+10:00] [Premier League] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Tottenham ‘courage’ more important than points, says Roberto De Zerbi

Snippet: Spurs out of bottom three after win at Aston Villa

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/may/03/tottenham-display-more-important-than-points-says-roberto-de-zerbi

[2026-05-04 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: CNN 'Expert' Says Iranian Suicide Dolphins Going After US Ships

Snippet: Americans have been subject to a variety of creative wartime propaganda claims by their government stretching back many decades. From the 'incubator babies' hoax of the first Iraq war, to hyping 'mushroom clouds' over US cities during the 2nd Iraq War, to Gaddafi 'mass rape' allegations through distributing Viagra pills to Libyan troops - there seems to be no end to such bizarre claims out of the D.C.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/cnn-expert-says-iranian-suicide-dolphins-going-after-us-ships

[2026-05-04 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Judge’s soft-on-crime record exposed in blistering appeal of accused ICE attacker’s case

Snippet: A federal judge who threw out a case against an illegal Mexican immigrant arrested for striking ICE agents with his car chose to let the accused criminal off “well before the parties ever stepped foot in his courtroom,” a bombshell appeal claims.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/03/us-news/judge-who-let-ice-attacker-walk-free-ripped-as-political-hack-as-feds-appeal-ruling/

[2026-05-04 06:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: ACT government locks in more-direct route for light rail to Woden

Snippet: An artist's impression of the proposed Albert Hall light rail stop in the Parliamentary Triangle. (Supplied: ACT government)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-04/canberra-light-rail-stage-2b-route-to-woden-locked-in/106636390

[2026-05-04 06:33 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Japanese Prime Minister begins visit to Australia

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/japanese-prime-minister-begins-visit-to-australia-20260504-p5ztdh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-04 06:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Energy group asks Congress to investigate potentially foreign-backed campaigns against AI data centers

Snippet: Power the Future, a pro-energy advocacy group, is asking Congress to take a closer look at opposition to data centers springing up across the country.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/03/tech/energy-group-asks-congress-to-investigate-potentially-foreign-backed-campaigns-against-ai-data-centers/

[2026-05-04 06:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Celebrities inject thousands into the LA Mayor’s race — here’s who’s backing whom

Snippet: With less than a month until the Los Angeles mayoral election, a majority of voters remain undecided — but the candidates are not shying away from courting both Hollywood’s influence and its deep pockets.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/03/us-news/the-celebrities-backing-which-candidates-in-the-la-mayors-race/

[2026-05-04 06:07 UTC+10:00] [Premier League] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Richarlison heads Tottenham past weakened Aston Villa and out of drop zone

Snippet: Roberto De Zerbi had told his ­Tottenham players to silence the voices competing for their attention but his internal monologue would have been extremely good value at Villa Park. When Richarlison headed in on 25 minutes to double Spurs’s lead, De Zerbi, in pristine white hi-tops, motored on to the pitch as if at the wheel on Mario Kart, with Marcello Quinto, one of the coaches who the Italian brought with him upon his appointment last month, not far behind

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/may/03/aston-villa-tottenham-premier-league-match-report

[2026-05-04 05:50 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Nadeesha, Sumedha win Silvers at Asian Throwing C’Ship

Snippet: Sri Lankan athletes Nadeesha Lekamge and Sumedha Ranasinghe clinched Silver medals in women’s and men’s Javelin Throw events at the Asian Throwing Championship held in Makpo, Korea yesterday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/04/sports/988766/nadeesha-sumedha-win-silvers-at-asian-throwing-cship/

[2026-05-04 05:50 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Ex-CB chief Cabraal to face new trial over Rs. 1.8 Bn non-payment

Snippet: A Trial-at-Bar has been appointed to hear the case against former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal for breaching the conditions related to the Greek bond case, Bribery Commission Director General, former Judge Ranga Dissanayake said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/04/local/988915/ex-cb-chief-cabraal-to-face-new-trial-over-rs-1-8-bn-non-payment/

[2026-05-04 05:49 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: NDB posts LKR 1.75 Bn PAT for 1Q, after adjusting financial impact of fraud

Snippet: This financial results of the National Development Bank PLC (NDB) for its first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (1Q 2026), represent the Bank’s earlier corporate disclosures as released to the Colombo Stock Exchange on April 2, 2026, April 6, 2026 and April 23, 2026. The breakdown of the estimated financial impact of the fraud of LKR 13.20 billion as allocated between the current financial year and the prior periods is as follows; LKR 0.91 billion for the period prior to

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/04/business/988528/ndb-posts-lkr-1-75-bn-pat-for-1q-after-adjusting-financial-impact-of-fraud/

[2026-05-04 05:49 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Clinical Kiwis down Tuskers to retain Graham Henry trophy

Snippet: New Zealand Under-85kg team clinched the Graham Henry Trophy for the second consecutive year, completing a 2-0 series whitewash with a convincing 25 points (two goals, one try, two penalties) to 10 (one penalty try, one penalty) victory over the Sri Lanka Tuskers in the second Test played before a packed crowd at Nittawela Rugby Stadium yesterday after leading 13-7 at the breather.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/04/sports/988773/clinical-kiwis-down-tuskers-to-retain-graham-henry-trophy/

[2026-05-04 05:49 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Maldivian President arrives in Sri Lanka on two-day state visit

Snippet: At the invitation of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Maldivian President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday afternoon (03), commencing a two-day state visit.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/04/breaking-news/988912/maldivian-president-arrives-in-sri-lanka-on-two-day-state-visit/

[2026-05-04 05:48 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Fuel import expenditure increases by 74.7 percent

Snippet: It has been reported that Sri Lanka’s fuel import expenditure has also increased significantly in comparison to the increase in fuel prices in the world market due to the war situation in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/04/business/988556/fuel-import-expenditure-increases-by-74-7-percent/

[2026-05-04 05:48 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: Clean sweep over B’desh, boost for Lankan women before WC

Snippet: Skipper Chamari Athapaththu led the Sri Lanka women’s team to a clean sweep when they recorded thrilling three runs win over Bangladesh women in their third and final rain affected T-20 match played at Sylhet, Bangladesh on Saturday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/04/sports/988792/clean-sweep-over-bdesh-boost-for-lankan-women-before-wc/

[2026-05-04 05:48 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: CIABOC summons Mahinda Rajapaksa, Priyankara Jayaratne

Snippet: The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has issued notices to former President Mahinda Rajapaksa and former Minister Priyankara Jayaratne to appear before the commission on May 12 to provide statements regarding the investigations into the controversial Airbus deal.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/04/breaking-news/988927/ciaboc-summons-mahinda-rajapaksa-priyankara-jayaratne/

[2026-05-04 05:47 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Headline inflation accelerates to 5.4% in April amid Middle East tensions

Snippet: Headline inflation in Sri Lanka, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI, 2021=100), accelerated sharply to 5.4% year-on-year in April 2026, up from 2.2% in March, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/04/business/988566/headline-inflation-accelerates-to-5-4-in-april-amid-middle-east-tensions/

[2026-05-04 05:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Dambulla-Colombo NSL Cricket final begins today - DailyNews

Snippet: The National Super League 4-day cricket final between Dambulla and Colombo will be commence today at R.Premadasa International Cricket Stadium.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/04/sports/988789/dambulla-colombo-nsl-cricket-final-begins-today/

[2026-05-04 05:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Four-hundred ‘champions’ to drive digital revolution in state sector - DailyNews

Snippet: The Government has announced plans to establish a specialised group of 400 senior public officials known as the ‘Public-Impact Champions Network’ (PIC-Net) to drive digital transformation within Sri Lanka’s public sector.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/04/breaking-news/988933/four-hundred-champions-to-drive-digital-revolution-in-state-sector/

[2026-05-04 05:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Probe underway into alleged US$2.5mn fraud - DailyNews

Snippet: Authorities have launched comprehensive investigations into an alleged misappropriation of US$2.5 million belonging to the Ministry of Finance, with multiple agencies now probing the incident, Minister of Health and Mass Media Nalinda Jayatissa said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/04/business/988573/probe-underway-into-alleged-us2-5mn-fraud/

[2026-05-04 05:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Royal roar in second half to sink Thurstan 40-15 - DailyNews

Snippet: Royal College Colombo produced a powerful second half comeback to crush Thurstan College 40 points (five goals, one try) to 15 (one goal, one try, one pealty) in their Dialog Schools Under-19 League Rugby Tournament match at Sugathadasa Stadium in Colombo yesterday, after trailing 14-15 at half time.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/04/sports/988799/royal-roar-in-second-half-to-sink-thurstan-40-15/

[2026-05-04 05:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sajith roots for India’s bid for permanent UNSC seat - DailyNews

Snippet: Opposition Leader and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) leader Sajith Premadasa, while speaking at WION’s Global Innovation and Leadership Summit held in Colombo on Saturday (2) said that his country believes in nurturing its relations with India. He also backed India’s bid for a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/04/breaking-news/988951/sajith-roots-for-indias-bid-for-permanent-unsc-seat/

[2026-05-04 05:45 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: HIP attracts major global shipping lines

Snippet: Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) last week hosted senior representatives from two of the world’s leading container shipping lines, signalling growing commercial interest in the port as global trade patterns adjust to instability in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/04/business/988582/hip-attracts-major-global-shipping-lines/

[2026-05-04 05:45 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Strong finish lifts Isipathana to 33-10 win over DS

Snippet: Isipathana College produced a powerful second-half display to defeat DS Senanayake College Colombo 33 points (four goals, one try) to 10 (one goal, one penalty) in their Dialog Schools Under-19 League Rugby Tournament match played at the Royal Sports Complex in Colombo yesterday after holding a narrow 14-10 lead at the breather.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/04/sports/988806/strong-finish-lifts-isipathana-to-33-10-win-over-ds/

[2026-05-04 05:45 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: No summons received – MR

Snippet: The Media Spokesman for former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, Attorney-at-law Manoj Gamage, said yesterday (03) that the Bribery Commission has not yet issued any official notification or summons to the former President to provide a statement regarding the Airbus deal.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/04/breaking-news/988946/no-summons-received-mr/

[2026-05-04 05:44 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Construction sector shows continued growth

Snippet: The construction sector in Sri Lanka has shown continued growth, according to a latest report released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/04/business/988585/construction-sector-shows-continued-growth/

[2026-05-04 05:43 UTC+10:00] [Elections] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Politico

Title: Left-wing Mélenchon announces 2027 run for French presidency

Snippet: PARIS — Jean-Luc Mélenchon announced his fourth run for French president on Sunday, becoming one of the highest-profile candidates to formally join the race to replace term-limited Emmanuel Macron next year.

Read full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/france-left-wing-candidate-jean-luc-melenchon-announces-fourth-run-president-2027/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

[2026-05-04 05:43 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: CJ re-appoints Trial-at-Bar to hear Ekneligoda’s case

Snippet: Chief Justice Preethi Padman Surasena has taken steps to reactivate the Trial-at-Bar to hear the case regarding the disappearance of journalist Prageeth Ekneligoda.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/04/local/988964/cj-re-appoints-trial-at-bar-to-hear-ekneligodas-case/

[2026-05-04 05:41 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Trump reviewing Iran’s new offer but doubts it is ‘acceptable’

Snippet: President Donald Trump said Saturday (2) that he was reviewing a new offer from the Iranian regime to end the war, but offered little optimism that the proposal would succeed.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/04/world/988975/trump-reviewing-irans-new-offer-but-doubts-it-is-acceptable/

[2026-05-04 05:40 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: Trump threatens more cuts after US announced withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany

Snippet: The Pentagon said on Friday the US will withdraw roughly 5,000 troops from Germany over the next year, a move President Donald Trump said is just the beginning.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/04/world/988647/trump-threatens-more-cuts-after-us-announced-withdrawal-of-5000-troops-from-germany/

[2026-05-04 05:40 UTC+10:00] [General Opinion] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: When the young cannot look after the old

Snippet: Sri Lanka is experiencing one of the fastest ageing populations in South Asia, with those aged 60+ projected to rise from 18 percent in 2024 to 25 percent by 2040. This transition is driven by high life expectancy (73+ years for males, 80+ for females) and declining birth rates. The shift poses major economic challenges, including a shrinking workforce, rising dependency ratios, and the need for enhanced health care and pension systems.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/04/nadira-gunatilleke/988698/when-the-young-cannot-look-after-the-old/

[2026-05-04 05:39 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SDB bank recognised at LankaPay Technnovation Awards

Snippet: SDB bank has been recognised at the LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2026, where its flagship digital payment wallet, UPay, received a Merit recognition in the Best Digital Payment Application for Retail Payments category.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/04/business/988598/sdb-bank-recognised-at-lankapay-technnovation-awards/

[2026-05-04 05:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: From school to postgraduate, girls now outnumber boys in India - DailyNews

Snippet: India is closing long-standing gender gaps in education, with girls now outperforming boys on several fronts. The latest National Statistics Office (NSO) data shows that the transition remains uneven – from near parity in school enrolment to a gradual shift in higher education outcomes.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/04/world/988644/from-school-to-postgraduate-girls-now-outnumber-boys-in-india/

[2026-05-04 05:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Using faith to justify war - DailyNews

Snippet: A sense of religious justification may be comforting to those who fight and their leaders. But many protagonists in wartime think they have God on their side. President Abraham Lincoln noted in his second inaugural address that soldiers in the Union and Confederate armies “both read the same Bible and pray to the same God, and each invokes His aid against the other.” The way faith and religious scripture have been used by the US and Israel to justify launching

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/04/general-opinion/988682/using-faith-to-justify-war/

[2026-05-04 05:38 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: LIVE: Cargo ship attacked by multiple small craft off Iran

Snippet: Hello and welcome to our live rolling coverage of the war in Iran and politics in the US on Monday, May 4, 2026.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/us-israel-iran-war-live-updates-may-4donald-trump-latest-world-news-headlines/5d0eb4fe-9c97-450b-86e1-1bdb15badd54

[2026-05-04 05:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: French hard-left politician Melenchon to stand in 2027 presidential election

Snippet: Melenchon ran for president in 2012, 2017 and 2022, coming third that year behind ⁠far-right leader Marine Le Pen and President Macron

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3352293/french-hard-left-politician-melenchon-stand-2027-presidential-election?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-05-04 05:38 UTC+10:00] [Marine Le Pen] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: French hard-left politician Melenchon to stand in 2027 presidential election

Snippet: Melenchon ran for president in 2012, 2017 and 2022, coming third that year behind ⁠far-right leader Marine Le Pen and President Macron

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3352293/french-hard-left-politician-melenchon-stand-2027-presidential-election

[2026-05-04 05:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Bank of Ceylon opens Badalgama branch, delivering modern banking services - DailyNews

Snippet: The Bank of Ceylon (BOC) recently opened its Badalgama branch, yet another step towards delivering a modern banking experience and efficient service to customers.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/04/business/988611/bank-of-ceylon-opens-badalgama-branch-delivering-modern-banking-services/

[2026-05-04 05:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Iran submits 14-point response to US proposal on ending war via Pakistan - DailyNews

Snippet: Iran has submitted a 14-point response to a US proposal on ending the war through a Pakistani intermediary, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on aturday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/04/world/988658/iran-submits-14-point-response-to-us-proposal-on-ending-war-via-pakistan/

[2026-05-04 05:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: We are counting the wrong things - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka measures its workforce obsessively. It just doesn’t measure half of it. Every quarter, the Department of Census and Statistics publishes Sri Lanka’s Labour Force Survey – a meticulous document tracking employment, unemployment, sector, and work arrangement across the country. By any technical standard, it is rigorous. What it measures, it measures well; but what it does not measure is really the problem.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/04/general-opinion/988676/we-are-counting-the-wrong-things/

[2026-05-04 05:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ITC Ratnadipa celebrates two years of hospitality - DailyNews

Snippet: ITC Ratnadipa marked two years of refined hospitality and enduring presence on April 25, bringing together its custodians and guests in a shared moment of appreciation at the Sagara Lobby.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/04/business/988617/itc-ratnadipa-celebrates-two-years-of-hospitality/

[2026-05-04 05:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Bangladesh among top 10 countries worst affected by acute food insecurity - Report - DailyNews

Snippet: Nearly 1.6 crore Bangladeshi citizens faced high levels of acute food insecurity in 2025, placing the country among the world’s top 10 worst affected nations, a new report has said, adding that conditions are unlikely to improve in 2026.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/04/world/988664/bangladesh-among-top-10-countries-worst-affected-by-acute-food-insecurity-report/

[2026-05-04 05:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Dansel during Vesak Festival - DailyNews

Snippet: The Vesak Festival is coming round the corner and Sri Lanka is getting ready to mark the National Vesak Festival to be held on May 30th and 31st. Offering Dansel is one of the main traditions in Sri Lanka. Therefore it is important to ensure the public health safety while offering and visiting Dansel.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/04/nadira-gunatilleke/988714/dansel-during-vesak-festival/

[2026-05-04 05:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Ananda and Musaeus dominate Junior Lifesaving Nationals - DailyNews

Snippet: Musaeus College lifesaving team celebrate their championship success. Front row (from left): Kamashi Ranabahu, Vinara Palihakkara, Sanuli Ranaweera (Secretary), Chanumi Siyathra, Iyara Wickramarathne. Back row (from left): Hansi Wijesinghe (Teacher), Amaya Abeygooneratne, Methmi Ukwattage (Vice Captain), Thenushi Kalawitigoda (Captain), Seha Dematanpitiya, Nadine Jayaweera, Hiruki Udamsa, Roshan Wijesinghe (Coach). Absent: Vinuki Perera, W.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/04/sports/988507/ananda-and-musaeus-dominate-junior-lifesaving-nationals/

[2026-05-04 05:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Janashakthi Finance launches ‘Shakthi’ to empower financial growth for women - DailyNews

Snippet: Janashakthi Finance PLC, a subsidiary of JXG, has introduced ‘Shakthi’, a dedicated fixed deposit product for women, reinforcing its commitment to inclusive finance and long-term wealth creation.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/04/business/988623/janashakthi-finance-launches-shakthi-to-empower-financial-growth-for-women/

[2026-05-04 05:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Pakistan largest contributor to global hepatitis C burden - WHO Report - DailyNews

Snippet: Pakistan has emerged as the single largest contributor to the global number of people living with hepatitis C, while also ranking among the 10 countries accounting for most hepatitis C related deaths worldwide, according to the World Health Organisation’s Global Hepatitis Report 2026, raising fresh concerns over unsafe injections, reusable syringes and weak infection prevention practices in the country.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/04/world/988670/pakistan-largest-contributor-to-global-hepatitis-c-burden-who-report/

[2026-05-04 05:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Books against the rabbit hole - DailyNews

Snippet: One working hypothesis in communication studies in the late twentieth century positioned the book as a medium of public discourse. Long before digital platforms stepped forward with attention fragmentation, the book remained durable as the sole artefact of cultural argument and negotiation. It demanded time, but offered depth in return.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/05/04/general-opinion/988719/books-against-the-rabbit-hole/

[2026-05-04 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Hardie stars with ball and bat to lead Peshawar to first PSL cricket title since 2017

Snippet: Peshawar Zalmi’s skipper Babar Azam, left, receives winning trophy from Pakistan’s Interior Minister and Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board Mohsin Naqvi on the of the Pakistan Super League final cricket match against Hyderabad Kingsmen, in Lahore, Pakistan, Monday, May 4, 2026. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/psl-peshawar-hyderabad-a197733d2360caa8e0f73a5546538c2b