Topic: Politics — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-18 20:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Illinois Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton has won the Democratic primary for an open United States Senate seat in one of a slate of closely watched races shaped by heavy spending from special interest groups, including pro-Israel lobbying networks and the artificial intelligence industry.
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[2026-03-18 20:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: As Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi travels to Washington for her first summit with U.S. President Donald Trump stateside, the Iran conflict will loom large over their meeting.
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[2026-03-18 20:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: The US sent Ukraine $26 billion in aid without adequate oversight of how the funds would be used, a government auditor has told lawmakers.
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[2026-03-18 20:03 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The CFMEU led a years-long campaign of pressure through, and then on, key government figures before using its influence on the safety regulator to try and achieve its aims on Queensland’s multibillion-dollar Cross River Rail project, an inquiry has heard.
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[2026-03-18 19:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines -- Some senators are facing more than one complaint before the Senate Ethics Committee, Sen. Joseph Victor Ejercito said on Wednesday.
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[2026-03-18 19:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
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.
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[2026-03-18 19:53 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
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.
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[2026-03-18 19:53 UTC+10:00] [Politics] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Greater Manchester mayor says the party ‘would always do well to listen to what Angela has got to say’
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[2026-03-18 19:50 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Lack of clarity in prolabor legislation dims investment outlook even as business cooperation thrives, ECCK chair says
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[2026-03-18 19:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: British Airways has announced that it will resume direct flights between London and Colombo, providing a boost to Sri Lanka’s tourism sector ahead of the 2026 winter travel season.
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[2026-03-18 19:34 UTC+10:00] [Washington] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Comments build on Beijing’s recent tendency towards detailing economic and lifestyle benefits for island from reunification
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[2026-03-18 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Kailash Mansarovar Yatra] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Concerns about signalling weakness misread India’s careful policy design. Foreign investment rules have not been abolished, only recalibrated
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[2026-03-18 19:23 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
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.
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[2026-03-18 19:15 UTC+10:00] [scmp] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
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
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[2026-03-18 19:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Treasury yields fell on Wednesday as investors await the Federal Reserve's next policy decision on interest rates, due later in the session.
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[2026-03-18 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Liverpool] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: The head coach is not responsible for many of the problems at Anfield but he is the most obvious target for those seeking reasons for the team’s decline
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[2026-03-18 18:48 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section
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[2026-03-18 18:45 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
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[2026-03-18 18:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:State and Territory Elections
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[2026-03-18 18:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: French Finance Minister Roland Lescure told CNBC that France is willing to support the U.S. in securing the Strait of Hormuz — just not while ships are still coming under attack in the vital maritime passage.
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[2026-03-18 18:22 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned inflation could spike above 5 per cent if the Middle East war drags on, hurting living standards and wiping billions from the economy as business chiefs move to a COVID-style posture to avoid supply shocks in the construction, medical, and food sectors.
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[2026-03-18 18:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Iran has pledged “revenge” after Israeli strikes killed security chief Ali Larijani and commander of Basij paramilitary forces Gholamreza Soleimani, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi saying Tehran’s political system remains strong as the war entered its 19th day.
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[2026-03-18 18:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Assistant Minister for Regional Development, Resources and Critical Minerals Bryson Head, Future Forgeworks chief executive Rohan Richardson, and Ipswich mayor Teresa Harding at the launch of the proposed steel mill. (ABC News: Charlie McLean)
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[2026-03-18 17:54 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Six-term right-wing lawmaker to lead bipartisan group to nurture parliamentary diplomacy with US 'on equal footing'
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[2026-03-18 17:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Government Information Center (GIC) has launched a special WhatsApp service to assist vehicle owners experiencing difficulties while registering for the National Fuel Pass, the Ministry of Digital Economy announced today(18).
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[2026-03-18 17:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: This report is from this week's CNBC's UK Exchange newsletter, which brings you expert insights on the most critical business stories in Britain. You can subscribe here.
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[2026-03-18 17:37 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 92]
Source: 9News
Snippet: An Australian man from Melbourne could face prison in the United States after allegedly assaulting a federal officer at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).The 35-year-old was travelling on a domestic flight from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, when he allegedly approached a uniformed Transport Security Administration (TSA) officer who was exiting the bathroom.It is alleged he approached the officer and accused them of stealing his backpack and passport, before he grabbed the agent by the shirt and pulled their lanyard
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[2026-03-18 17:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Government to import total 24 million barrels of oil from UAE
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[2026-03-18 17:34 UTC+10:00] [Pritam Singh] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Anil Nayar criticised an ABC programme for making ‘baseless claims’ about the city state’s political system and judiciary
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[2026-03-18 17:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MIAMI — Venezuela scored a stunning 3-2 upset over the United States to capture the World Baseball Classic for the first time on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila) in a tense final played out against a backdrop of political tensions.
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[2026-03-18 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
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.
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[2026-03-18 17:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
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.
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[2026-03-18 17:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has introduced an odd-even system for fuel distribution at filling stations across the country, starting tomorrow (19), to regulate supply and manage demand more effectively.
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[2026-03-18 17:13 UTC+10:00] [Australian politics] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Labor’s preventative detention regime suffers blow as court finds tough laws for NZYQ group are unconstitutional
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[2026-03-18 17:08 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
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.
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[2026-03-18 17:03 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Thousands of foreign residents in South Korea will be eligible to vote in the June 3 local elections, a little-known right that comes with strict legal responsibilities.
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[2026-03-18 16:54 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Queensland] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Charlie is two and he can already ride his balance bike faster than you’ll be allowed to ride your legal e-bike or e-scooter on a path, under proposed laws recommended by Queensland’s e-mobility inquiry.
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[2026-03-18 16:50 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Former political staffer Bruce Lehrmann has been set a trial date to face rape charges, more than five years after the alleged offences.
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[2026-03-18 16:40 UTC+10:00] [Ishika Panta] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Balendra Shah has promised to transform Nepal, but success hinges on him becoming the first elected leader to finish a full five-year term
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[2026-03-18 16:36 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
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.
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[2026-03-18 16:36 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]
Source: 9News
Snippet: Property News: Suburbs where house values rose most in the past 12 months.
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[2026-03-18 16:35 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
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.
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[2026-03-18 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Denmark] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
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
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[2026-03-18 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Slovenia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Armed with Orbán’s ruthless playbook and Trump’s political style, Janez Janša would be another illiberal threat to the EU if he wins on 22 March
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[2026-03-18 15:57 UTC+10:00] [Victorian politics] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Dispute between government and US-based contractor caused 18-month delay to project, report finds
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[2026-03-18 15:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Both security official Ali Larijani and Gen. Gholam Reza Soleimani were “eliminated last night,” Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said in a statement. Iranian state media did not immediately confirm either death.
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[2026-03-18 15:45 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: One of the key architects of the GST deal that will cost federal taxpayers $60 billion has defended the policy as affordable and vital to protecting the federation, putting him at odds with one of his fellow former ministers, who says it is hurting the nation’s economy and should be dumped.
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[2026-03-18 15:44 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Most Australians want the country to stay entirely out of the United States and Israel’s war against Iran, with an overwhelming majority worried by the conflict’s impact on cost of living in Australia.
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[2026-03-18 15:33 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
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.
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[2026-03-18 15:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A fleet of ten TH-57 Sea Ranger helicopters donated by the United States departed from the Port of Mobile on March 15 and is expected to arrive in Sri Lanka by May 24, 2026.
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