[2026-04-30 05:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran accuses Bahrain of rights violations over citizenship revocations

Snippet: Iran’s government has accused Bahrain of violating the rights of 69 people whose citizenship was revoked over alleged support for Iranian attacks.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-accuses-bahrain-rights-violations-over-citizenship-revocations

[2026-04-30 05:37 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Ven. Pannakara Thera meets President following ‘Ehipassiko’ Peace Walk

Snippet: Following the State closing ceremony of the seven-day ‘Ehipassiko’ Peace Walk held in Sri Lanka, during which a message of peace was shared with people across the world and the heritage of Buddhism was carried to the international community, Ven. Pannakara Thera met President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat on Tuesday (28).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/30/local/987122/ven-pannakara-thera-meets-president-following-ehipassiko-peace-walk/

[2026-04-30 05:37 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: President notes drug menace has now become a national calamity

Snippet: A discussion on the arrest of a group of Buddhist monks at Katunayake Airport in connection with drugs, the related investigations and the situation that has emerged in its aftermath, was held on Tuesday afternoon (28) at the Presidential Secretariat under the leadership of the Maha Sangha representing the three main Nikayas, with the participation of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/30/local/987312/president-notes-drug-menace-has-now-become-a-national-calamity/

[2026-04-30 05:36 UTC+10:00] [Local] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ‘Ehipassiko’ Peace Walk team along with ‘Aloka’ leaves Sri Lanka from Katunayake in peace

Snippet: A group of monks, including Vietnamese nationals Pannakara and Ratanaguna, who had come to Sri Lanka to participate in the Peace Walk called ‘A Global Walk for Peace’ named ‘Ehipassiko’ in Sri Lanka, along with a dog named ‘Aloka’ and another group of lay people, left Katunayake Airport yesterday morning (29) after completing the Peace Walk.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/30/local/987277/ehipassiko-peace-walk-team-along-with-aloka-leaves-sri-lanka-from-katunayake-in-peace/

[2026-04-30 05:35 UTC+10:00] [Law & Order] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Fraudster arrested in Yakkala having diddled 83 persons for over Rs. 65 million

Snippet: Yakkala Police have arrested a person in Yakkala, Balummahara who defrauded over Rs. 65 million from 83 individuals across many parts of the island by promising foreign employment.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/30/lawnorder/987204/fraudster-arrested-in-yakkala-having-diddled-83-persons-for-over-rs-65-million/

[2026-04-30 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Tree House International holds awards ceremony - DailyNews

Snippet: The Tree House International recently held an awards ceremony at The Kingsbury Hotel to mark the completion of its Behaviour Therapy Training Programme under the patronage of its Founder and Director, Dr. Anton James.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/30/local/987321/tree-house-international-holds-awards-ceremony/

[2026-04-30 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Colombo Marathon to mark milestone in sports tourism - DailyNews

Snippet: Over 4000 local and foreign athletes are expected to take part at the inaugural Colombo Marathon organised by the Sports Ministry in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Athletics on September 13.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/30/sports/986979/colombo-marathon-to-mark-milestone-in-sports-tourism/

[2026-04-30 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Hindu - Jaffna skipper Subarnan going great guns - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Sumangala College Kandy, St. Mary’s College Kegalle, St. Xavier’s College Marawila and Hindu College Jaffna advanced to the semi finals of the Under 19 division 3 Tier ‘A’ inter schools 2-day cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/30/sports/986982/hindu-jaffna-skipper-subarnan-going-great-guns/

[2026-04-30 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SLC grants Rs. 10M to throwing star Rumesh Tharanga - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has provided a financial grant to rising javelin thrower Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage who has went on to set up a new meet record of 89.28m and won the gold medal at the AIP Keino Classic Meet in Nairobi, Kenya recently. He was awarded Rs. 10 million.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/30/sports/986988/slc-grants-rs-10m-to-throwing-star-rumesh-tharanga/

[2026-04-30 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: British Cosmetics partners Ethera Business for Int’l market expansion - DailyNews

Snippet: British Cosmetics (Private) Limited, one of Sri Lanka’s leading manufacturers of premium skincare, cosmetics and personal care products, has entered into a strategic partnership with Ethera Business LLC to support a disciplined expansion into international markets.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/30/business/987025/british-cosmetics-partners-ethera-business-for-intl-market-expansion/

[2026-04-30 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: LOLC Finance strengthens nationwide network - DailyNews

Snippet: Nihal Weerapana, Chief Recovery Officer and Charith Jagoda, Head of SME/Personal Finance at the Baddegama relocation ceremony.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/30/business/987050/lolc-finance-strengthens-nationwide-network/

[2026-04-30 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Children are protected and inviolable under armed conflict – Iranian Envoy - DailyNews

Snippet: Iranian Ambassador in Colombo Dr Alireza Delkhosh yesterday stressed that civilians, particularly children, are protected and inviolable under armed conflict.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/30/local/987315/children-are-protected-and-inviolable-under-armed-conflict-iranian-envoy/

[2026-04-30 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Official badges awarded to members of student Parliament of Mahamaya BV - DailyNews

Snippet: The official badge-awarding ceremony for members of the Student Parliament of Mahamaya Balika Vidyalaya, Kadawatha was held on April 27 at the Presidential Secretariat.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/30/local/987309/official-badges-awarded-to-members-of-student-parliament-of-mahamaya-bv/

[2026-04-30 05:33 UTC+10:00] [Federal Reserve] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Powell says he’ll stay at Fed after chair term ends, citing attacks by Trump team

Snippet: The move would deny the US president a chance to fill the seat on the central bank’s governing board with his own appointee

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3351915/powell-says-hell-stay-fed-after-chair-term-ends-citing-attacks-trump-team

[2026-04-30 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Trump says Herzog would become 'national hero' if he pardoned Netanyahu - Axios

Snippet: US President Donald Trump said that President Isaac Herzog would become a "national hero" if he granted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the presidential pardon, Axios reported on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/benjamin-netanyahu/article-894644

[2026-04-30 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Quarter of Americans, almost half of US youth, support Hamas over Israel, Harvard Harris poll finds

Snippet: Most Americans support Israel over Hamas, according to a Tuesday Harvard CAPS Harris poll, but almost half of the youth back the Palestinian terrorist organization over the Jewish state.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/american-politics/article-894643

[2026-04-30 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Elexi announce signing of landmark commercial agreements - DailyNews

Snippet: Elektrateq (Private) Limited and Mobility as a Service (Private) Limited, operating under the brand Elexi, announced the signing of two landmark commercial agreements, marking a significant milestone in their collaboration to accelerate the adoption of electric mobility in Sri Lanka.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/30/business/987028/elexi-announce-signing-of-landmark-commercial-agreements/

[2026-04-30 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Doc990 introduces cashless channelling with Softlogic Life for corporate policyholders - DailyNews

Snippet: Doc990, Sri Lanka’s pioneering digital health solutions provider operated by Digital Health (Pvt) Ltd, a subsidiary of Dialog Axiata PLC, has announced the introduction of a cashless channelling facility in collaboration with Softlogic Life for their corporate policyholders.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/30/business/987064/doc990-introduces-cashless-channelling-with-softlogic-life-for-corporate-policyholders/

[2026-04-30 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SLECIC appoints Upeksha Subasinghe as GM - DailyNews

Snippet: At a pivotal stage where the Sri Lanka Export Credit Insurance Corporation (SLECIC) is building on a strong foundation and embracing a renewed strategic direction, the Corporation has announced the appointment of Upeksha Subasinghe as its new General Manager.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/30/business/987092/slecic-appoints-upeksha-subasinghe-as-gm/

[2026-04-30 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: FAO delivers fertilizer to cyclone-affected paddy farmers in Anuradhapura - DailyNews

Snippet: The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has launched a fertilizer support programme to assist smallholder paddy farmers in the Anuradhapura district whose fields were damaged by Cyclone Ditwah, helping them recover production in time for the upcoming Yala cultivation season.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/30/local/987125/fao-delivers-fertilizer-to-cyclone-affected-paddy-farmers-in-anuradhapura/

[2026-04-30 05:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka, Thailand strengthen educational ties during ministerial visit - DailyNews

Snippet: Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment Minister Dr.Upali Pannilage led a delegation to Thailand where he met Associate Professor Khunying Sumonta Promboon, President and the academic staff of the Chitralada Technology Institute on April 22.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/30/local/987411/sri-lanka-thailand-strengthen-educational-ties-during-ministerial-visit/

[2026-04-30 05:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Residents of La Serena celebrate ‘Avurudu’ - DailyNews

Snippet: The gentle rhythms of ‘Avurudu’ came alive in a uniquely meaningful way this year at La Serena, where residents of the beachfront retirement resort gathered to celebrate the Sinhala and Tamil New Year in a spirit of warmth, companionship and shared joy.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/30/business/987031/residents-of-la-serena-celebrate-avurudu/

[2026-04-30 05:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sampath Bank leads Lanka’s lending transformation through AI-enabled credit intelligence - DailyNews

Snippet: Sampath Bank PLC continues to transform Sri Lanka’s banking landscape through the introduction of a fully integrated, AI-driven lending ecosystem, reinforcing its leadership in intelligent, data-led financial solutions.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/30/business/987038/sampath-bank-leads-lankas-lending-transformation-through-ai-enabled-credit-intelligence/

[2026-04-30 05:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Workshop on handicraft, decorative items using coconut leaves held in Akkaraipattu - DailyNews

Snippet: A workshop aimed at equipping young women with skills in handicraft production and decorative items using coconut leaves was held at the Auditorium of the Water Park grounds of the Akkaraipattu Municipal Council on Saturday (25).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/30/local/987128/workshop-on-handicraft-decorative-items-using-coconut-leaves-held-in-akkaraipattu/

[2026-04-30 05:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: ‘Another scam will be revealed in Parliament on May 6’ - DailyNews

Snippet: SJB MP S.M. Marikkar said yesterday that details of another massive scam will be revealed in Parliament on May 6.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/30/politics/987318/another-scam-will-be-revealed-in-parliament-on-may-6/

[2026-04-30 05:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Inside this council's failed campaign to sell the four-day work week

Snippet: Topic:Local Government

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-30/tas-four-day-week-proposal-no-business-case-launceston/106619590

[2026-04-30 05:31 UTC+10:00] [Sports] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Mahamaya – St. Anthony’s Girls’ big match today

Snippet: St Anthony’s Girls College team: Front row seated from left: Mevan de Soysa (Head Coach), Priyangika Illagolla (POG),Poornima Gunawardhana(Captain), D.H.H.D.Udeni Dunuvila (Principal),Malmi Herath(Vice Captain), Madushanka Hettiarachchi (Vice Principal),Nirmala Gamage(MIC). Standing from left: Roshini Nimasha,Chamathka Abeygunasejara,Hudha Zihar, Nuvani Muthukumara,Duleena Fernando, Sanuri Abeysekara, Meleesha Andriyana, Chamodi Mendis, Praveenya Yogarajan, Therani Nehara, Kavishka Abeyrathna, Minudi Fernando, Isuri Dilshara, Oshimi Ariyasena

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/30/sports/986985/mahamaya-st-anthonys-girls-big-match-today/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: UAE to withdraw from OPEC to focus on ‘national interests’

Snippet: The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday announced that it will exit the OPEC and OPEC+ oil cartels starting May 1, in a shift to focus on advancing its “national interests.”

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/30/world/986943/uae-to-withdraw-from-opec-to-focus-on-national-interests/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: United States, allies use OPCW in pursuit of geopolitical aims – Russian Security Council

Snippet: The United States and its Euro-Atlantic allies continue to purposefully use the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) as a tool to advance their geo-political interests and objectives, reads a commentary by the Russian Security Council on chemical disarmament as a geopolitical tool.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/30/world/986949/united-states-allies-use-opcw-in-pursuit-of-geopolitical-aims-russian-security-council/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: US ambassador to Ukraine to step down amid stalled talks to end Ukraine war

Snippet: The acting U.S. Ambassador to Kyiv Julie Davis will step down from her post and retire, a U.S. official and the State Department said on Tuesday, amid a lull in U.S.-brokered talks to achieve a ceasefire and end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/30/world/986952/us-ambassador-to-ukraine-to-step-down-amid-stalled-talks-to-end-ukraine-war/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Maliban Biscuits, Mobitel undefeated at league stage

Snippet: Maliban Biscuits ‘B’ and Mobitel Pvt Limited completed the league stage of the Stafford Motors sponsored MCA G division T20 cricket tournament undefeated.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/30/sports/987010/maliban-biscuits-mobitel-undefeated-at-league-stage/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Coconut ( Coconut Products – Prices on 29/04/2026 )

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/30/business/987079/coconut-coconut-products-prices-on-29-04-2026/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Shares – Colombo Stock Exchange ( Market Statistics on 29.04.2026 )

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/30/business/987082/shares-colombo-stock-exchange-market-statistics-on-29-04-2026/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Exchange Rates ( Date 29.04.2026 )

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/30/business/987099/exchange-rates-date-29-04-2026/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Minister condemns assault on SL fisherman in India - DailyNews

Snippet: Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources Minister Ramalinkam Chandrasekar has condemned the reported assault on a Sri Lankan national who was arrested in India, describing the incident as a serious violation of human rights.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/30/local/987119/minister-condemns-assault-on-sl-fisherman-in-india/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Sil programme to mark Ven. Pannananda Nayake Thera’s death anniversary tomorrow - DailyNews

Snippet: A Sil programme organised by the students of the Sri Sucharithodaya Dhamma School to commemorate 33rd death anniversary of the late Ven. Alupotha Pannananda Nayake Thera will be held at Kadugoda Purana Viharaya on Friday (1).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/30/local/987131/sil-programme-to-mark-ven-pannananda-nayake-theras-death-anniversary-tomorrow/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Protect it or pay for it - DailyNews

Snippet: Successive Governments (including the present administration) have spent billions of rupees developing public facilities across the country. However, during the same period since independence, segments of the public have continued to vandalize public property with little restraint. Previous administrations largely ignored this problem, allowing offenders to carry out such acts with impunity by failing to arrest them or enforce the law.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/30/editorial/987221/protect-it-or-pay-for-it/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Cartoon of the day - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/30/cartoon/987235/cartoon-of-the-day-863/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: President to be felicitated at mega Tamil Literary Festival on May 3 - DailyNews

Snippet: The premier Tamil literary organisation Kambar Kalagam which was established in Jaffna in 1980 and has a long history of staging several literary festivals despite the civil strife in the Jaffna Peninsula will honour President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the organisation’s literary festival on May 3rd this year.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/30/local/987286/president-to-be-felicitated-at-mega-tamil-literary-festival-on-may-3/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: JFSA urges authorities to be vigilant about illegal fishing - DailyNews

Snippet: The Jaffna Fish Suppliers Association (JFSA) said poaching in Sri Lankan waters is still carried out by neighbouring fishermen and authorities should be vigilant against this illegal fishing.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/30/local/987264/jfsa-urges-authorities-to-be-vigilant-about-illegal-fishing/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Series of special religious programmes at Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy today - DailyNews

Snippet: The Parliamentary Committee on Buddhism has taken steps to organise a series of special religious programmes at the Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy today (30) to mark the completion of 44 years since the establishment of the Sri Lankan Parliament in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/30/local/987280/series-of-special-religious-programmes-at-sri-dalada-maligawa-in-kandy-today/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Indonesian Foreign Affairs Vice Minister concludes official visit to SL - DailyNews

Snippet: Indonesian Foreign Affairs Vice Minister Muhammad Anis Matta undertook an official visit to Sri Lanka from April 23 to 25 at the invitation of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Deputy Minister Arun Hemachandra.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/30/local/987348/indonesian-foreign-affairs-vice-minister-concludes-official-visit-to-sl/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: OPEC Fund launches US$ 1.5 Bn initiative to support economic stability, trade - DailyNews

Snippet: The OPEC Fund for International Development has launched a US$ 1.5 billion initiative to support economic stability, trade and resilience in partner countries amid rising global pressures.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/30/world/987345/opec-fund-launches-us-1-5-bn-initiative-to-support-economic-stability-trade/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Two injured after electrocution at Millaniya PS workshop - DailyNews

Snippet: The Millaniya Police stated that two individuals were injured and admitted to the Horana District General Hospital after being electrocuted in the Millaniya area at approximately 10:00 am on April 29.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/30/local/987358/two-injured-after-electrocution-at-millaniya-ps-workshop/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: A record-breaking semi-final - the antidote to modern football? - DailyNews

Snippet: Every once in a while a match comes along that reminds us all why football is referred to as the beautiful game.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/30/sports/987408/a-record-breaking-semi-final-the-antidote-to-modern-football/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Russia’s Health Minister here on May 3 - DailyNews

Snippet: Russia’s Health Minister Mikhail Murashko and a group of representatives is due to arrive in the country on May 3 for a three-day official visit.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/30/local/987427/russias-health-minister-here-on-may-3/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Obituaries - DailyNews

Snippet: KARUNADASA – PROF. EMERITUS Y. KARUNADASA “Sabbe sankhārā aniccā” passed away peacefully on 27th April 2026. Dearly beloved husband of Malathi,​ loving father of Himansu and Hemamala,​ cherished father-in-law of Deepani and Srinivasan,​ adoring grandfather of Sirini,​ Daham and Athena. Remains lie at the Jayaratne Restpect Funeral Parlour from 8.30 a.m.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/30/obituaries/987414/obituaries-659/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Treasury Secretary won’t appear before CoPF today - DailyNews

Snippet: Treasury Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma has informed the Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) in writing that he will not be appearing before the committee today (30).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/30/local/987512/treasury-secretary-wont-appear-before-copf-today/

[2026-04-30 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: CFMEU training arm cut from government funding after audit

Snippet: A CFMEU training organisation that received millions of dollars in government grants over the past five years has been cut off from the scheme.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/cfmeu-training-arm-cut-from-government-funding-after-audit-20260429-p5zs47.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Chinese Nationals Among 51 Indicted Over Marijuana Grow Operations In Oklahoma

Snippet: Authored by Michael Clements via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours),

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/political/chinese-nationals-among-51-indicted-over-marijuana-grow-operations-oklahoma