Topic: Politics — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-16 10:38 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 95]
Source: 9News
Snippet: Australian travellers are being warned not to even transit through most of the Middle East amid the deepening conflict.This includes the major international hub of Doha in Qatar, which is a key stopover for Australians flying to Europe.In its latest update, the Australian government-run website Smart Traveller advised that "do not travel" also means "do not transit".READ MORE: How can Aussie travellers can to Europe now?LIVE UPDATES: Australia rules out sending warshipThe Australian government-run website Smart Traveller is advising Australians
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[2026-03-16 10:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: WASHINGTON — The head of the Democrats’ official Senate campaign arm was bullish Sunday about the party’s chances of flipping the upper chamber in November.
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[2026-03-16 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Middle East] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-03-16 09:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Joan Laporta, center, reacts as he poses with players Gavi, left, and Ronald Araujo after the voting for the election to be president of FC Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, March 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)
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[2026-03-16 09:26 UTC+10:00] [WORLD] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran is ready to make a deal to end the war but the U.S. wants better terms, signaling no let up in a conflict that’s brought shipping in the strategic Strait of Hormuz to a near standstill and upended energy markets.
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[2026-03-16 08:54 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The Iranian women’s soccer team captain has become the latest player to abandon an asylum claim in Australia and return home, sparking fears the players’ relatives are being threatened with retaliation by the Tehran regime.
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[2026-03-16 08:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:State and Territory Government
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[2026-03-16 08:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The chief executive officers of major US airlines urged Congress on Sunday to move quickly to end a 29-day partial government shutdown that has forced 50,000 airport security officers to work without pay, warning it could further disrupt US air travel.
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[2026-03-16 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: It’s Hollywood’s Biggest Night, and we already know what the most important moment of the Oscars 2026 is going to be. Sure, there’s bound to be some drama — Timmy C. or Michael B.? Sinners or One Battle? — , but believe us when we say that nothing is packed with politics and drama the way that the In Memoriam montage is!
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[2026-03-16 08:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: In 1990, Bernard Lewis famously wrote about "the roots of Muslim rage". The essay, along with other influential works produced in the 1980s and 90s, helped usher in an era of commentary about extremism and political violence in the Muslim-majority world.
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[2026-03-16 08:07 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Minister Tony Burke confirms another member of Iran’s women’s football team left Australia late Sunday night
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[2026-03-16 08:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr has drawn fierce backlash from Democratic lawmakers and free speech advocates for threatening to revoke broadcasters' licenses over their coverage of the war in Iran.
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[2026-03-16 07:59 UTC+10:00] [Winter Paralympics 2026] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Russia’s involvement meant politics could not be avoided at a Paralympics more competitive than ever
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[2026-03-16 07:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: One of the most powerful unions in California politics just made its move in the governor’s race, and it tells you a lot about how the state’s political machine works.
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[2026-03-16 07:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Tasmania's police commissioner issued an impassioned plea to the government to introduce caps on how many guns a person can own — a plea that was ignored. (ABC News: Danielle Bonica)
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[2026-03-16 07:43 UTC+10:00] [France] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: National Rally leader urges voters to back party’s ‘common sense’ campaign in final round as it eyes taking another city
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[2026-03-16 07:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: In April 2024, when the won’s exchange rate broke through the 1,400 mark against the dollar, the leader of the Democratic Party of Korea at the time warned that a serious crisis was becoming reality and called an emergency meeting to press the government to respond. The message was unmistakable.
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[2026-03-16 07:21 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: New AAA data shows petrol vehicles fell to a record quarterly low of 66.3% of sales. Follow today’s news live
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[2026-03-16 07:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Norway will not host nuclear weapons on its territory, as it bases its security on NATO strategic deterrence, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store has said. Sweden’s and Denmark’s top defense officials have said their nations would be open to such a deployment, however.
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[2026-03-16 07:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Norway will not host nuclear weapons on its territory, as it bases its security on NATO strategic deterrence, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store has said. Sweden’s and Denmark’s top defense officials have said their nations would be open to such a deployment, however.
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[2026-03-16 07:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: WASHINGTON — Texas Senate hopeful James Talarico’s leftwing rhetoric on social media, which made him a darling of Lone Star state progressives, is coming back to haunt his campaign as he tries to win over Texans in the general election.
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[2026-03-16 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Senior Professor Hareendra Dissabandara, Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka, emphasized the importance of a robust regulatory framework and long-term market development while addressing the Second National Capital Markets Symposium organized by the Bar Association of Sri Lanka.
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[2026-03-16 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Former South Africa cricketer and coach Gary Kirsten has been appointed as the new head coach of the Sri Lanka men’s national cricket team, with a two-year contract starting on April 15, 2026. His primary plan is to develop Sri Lanka cricket to focus on building a winning culture, strengthening the team’s depth, improving performance away from home and preparing for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
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[2026-03-16 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: By now the entire world is focused on the Iranian war. But this is NOT about the war or the impact of the war on Sri Lanka. This is about who is expecting / trying to do what using the war. There are individuals and groups who turn any issue (even deaths) into an `income generating avenue’.
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[2026-03-16 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake told Ministry Secretaries yesterday to look into the feasibility of maintaining essential fuel reserves at regional level and carrying out official duties from home (remote working).
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[2026-03-16 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Off spinner Akila Dhananjaya had a match bag of 11 wickets (4/ 75) and 7/69) as Colts CC fought back to record 7 wickets win over Ace Capital CC in their Major Club super eight cricket fixture played at CCC grounds yesterday.
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[2026-03-16 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s investment climate has improved under the present Government, but still requires significant elevation in policy consistency, bureaucratic efficiency and speedy approval of proposals to boost investor confidence, Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong said.
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[2026-03-16 06:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Chairman of New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Importers Association Mahinda Herath told the Daily News that the use of electric vehicles (EVs) in Sri Lanka is steadily increasing, reflecting a growing shift towards cleaner and more cost-efficient transportation. Industry data shows that EVs accounted for around 10 percent of passenger vehicle imports in 2025, highlighting the rapid adoption of electric mobility after the easing of vehicle import restrictions.
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[2026-03-16 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-03-16 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Renowned Serbian celebrity divers Janez Kranje and Ivana Orlovic Kranjc stressed that Sri Lanka has a huge potential unlike most other island nations, in promoting marine tourism and celebrity diving since Sri Lanka offers divers a unique opportunity to explore the ocean’s natural beauty and underwater ecosystems. They made these remarks addressing the media recently in Colombo after engaging in many times of celebrity diving in Sri Lankan waters around Sri Lanka.
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[2026-03-16 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government Deputy Minister Ruwan Senarath stated that the Government has focused its attention on establishing a pool of preliminary investigation and prosecuting officers to address misconduct within the State sector.
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[2026-03-16 06:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: S.Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia produced a spirited second-half comeback to defeat Sri Sumangala College, Kandy by 31 points (three goals, two tries) to 24 (two goals, two tries) in their pre-quarter-final of the Dialog President’s Trophy Schools Under-19 Knockout Rugby Tournament played at Havelock Park yesterday. The Thomians trailed 12-17 at the ‘breather’ before turning the game around with a powerful second-half display.
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[2026-03-16 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A Japanese delegation comprising 11 members, who arrived in Sri Lanka for tourism promotion under the coordination of Connaissance De Ceylan, one of the country’s leading tourism companies, visited the Presidential Secretariat on March 14.
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[2026-03-16 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In the quiet of urban homes in Sri Lanka, a silent struggle is playing out. Scores of women, highly educated and deeply experienced, are preparing to step back into the professional world after years away raising children or caring for elders. But as they polish their CVs in 2026, they are meeting a new kind of gatekeeper: the algorithm.
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[2026-03-16 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Since the launch of the National Operation ‘Ratama Ekata’ (A Nation United) on October 30, 2025, more than 10,000 kilos of various types of narcotic drugs and more than 125,000 suspects have been arrested in raids.
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[2026-03-16 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Lahiru Lakmal of Christ King College Ja Ela showed all-round performances with a double century against Anuradhapura Central College in their fixture of the Under 19 two- day inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association with the sponsorship by Sri Lanka Cricket yesterday.
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[2026-03-16 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The QR Code system for vehicles was reintroduced for fuel distribution from yesterday (15), the Energy Ministry announced.
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[2026-03-16 06:43 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Interior Minister Shabana Mahmood agreed to ban the march after police said it was organised by a group ‘supportive of the Iranian regime’
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[2026-03-16 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Devapathiraja College Rathgama and Anura Vidyalaya Matara advanced to the final of the Under 19 Girl’s Division One Inter Schools Cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket.
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[2026-03-16 06:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Hot weather in Sri Lanka, especially around March-April, is driven by the sun’s direct position over the island, creating high temperatures, high humidity, and low wind. This annual peak is intensified by climate change, which is accelerating temperature rises and increasing the frequency of “caution level” heat index warnings. These days people feel hot both day and night.
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[2026-03-16 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The escalating conflict involving Iran in the Middle East is reverberating across global shipping lanes, triggering higher freight rates, rising insurance costs and growing uncertainty across international supply chains. For Sri Lanka, an island nation whose economy is closely tied to maritime trade, the crisis has begun to reshape logistics patterns, affect trade costs and highlight both strategic opportunities and long-standing gaps in the country’s freight capabilities.
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[2026-03-16 06:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa has called for stronger regional co-operation after the sinking of an Iranian ship near Sri Lankan waters, warning that the incident could threaten stability in the Indian Ocean.
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[2026-03-16 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A woman who was operating a large-scale drug trafficking operation from a rented house in the Kelaniya area and her accomplice were arrested by the Wattala Police Crime Investigation Unit with a stash of Ice and heroin worth around Rs. 2.2 million and money earned from selling drugs.
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[2026-03-16 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The 29th ‘Battle of the Rocks’ one day limited overs encounter between Maliyadeva College Kurunegala and St Anne’s College Kurunegala will be played on 29th March at the Welagedara Stadium Kurunegala,starting at 9.30 a.m
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[2026-03-16 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: HNB PLC, a leading private bank in Sri Lanka, has been honoured with three distinguished accolades at the Effie Awards Sri Lanka 2026, reaffirming its position as a leader in creative, effective, and impactful marketing campaigns.
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[2026-03-16 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The 109th Northern Battle of the Golds between St. Patrick’s College, Jaffna and Jaffna College, Vaddukoddai ended in a draw at the Jaffna College Grounds on Saturday.
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[2026-03-16 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The champion Nadeshwara College Kankesanthurai Jaffna under 10 football team
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[2026-03-16 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Chevron Lubricants Lanka PLC, in collaboration with the Ceylon German Technical Training Institute launched Caltex Abimani Women in STEM, a corporate social responsibility initiative designed to empower young Sri Lankan women pursuing education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
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[2026-03-16 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: John Keells Logistics (Pvt) Ltd (JKLL), one of Sri Lanka’s leading third-party logistics solutions providers, has expanded its operational engagement with Colombo West International Terminal (Private) Limited (CWIT), through inter-terminal transport services within the Port of Colombo.
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[2026-03-16 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Janashakthi Finance PLC, a member of JXG (Janashakthi Group) has been recognised with multiple accolades at the CA Sri Lanka 60th Anniversary TAGS Awards 2025 (Transparency, Accountability, Governance and Sustainability), reaffirming its strong commitment to corporate governance, transparency and high standards of corporate reporting.
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