Topic: Politics — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-09 07:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov and his counterpart from the United Arab Emirates called on Sunday for an end to all attacks on both Iran and Gulf states and said renewed diplomacy was needed to ensure long-term regional security.
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[2026-03-09 07:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Colombians have headed to the polls to elect a new Congress and choose new presidential candidates on Sunday as the country remains on high alert for political violence, with rural regions dominated by armed groups and with the nation facing ongoing pressure from the administration of United States President Donald Trump.
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[2026-03-09 07:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Thousands of civilians have fled an opposition stronghold in eastern South Sudan after the army ordered evacuations to clear the way for a military offensive, the latest sign that the country’s fragile peace is unravelling, as fears of a return to all-out civil war haunt the world’s youngest nation.
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[2026-03-09 07:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Government and Politics
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[2026-03-09 07:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section
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[2026-03-09 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Global oil prices climbed sharply during the week from March 3-6, 2026, surpassing USD90 per barrel amid mounting concerns over supply disruptions linked to the escalating US–Israeli conflict with Iran and the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz. By the end of the period, Brent and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude prices had risen significantly compared to the previous week, increasing by USD13.87 and US$14.49 per barrel respectively, reflecting heightened volatility in global energy markets.
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[2026-03-09 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: During the past week we witnessed how the ‘three-wheel fuel mafia’ operated freely for the second time in history and did their best to create an artificial fuel shortage in the country. We need to halt all types of mafias in order to walk forward smoothly in the middle of various challenges posed to us by local and foreign issues.
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[2026-03-09 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: How did Israel gather information on the real time movements of Iran’s top political and military leaders? How did they kill the most powerful cleric in the Muslim world, the late Ayatollah Khamenei? Israel has launched unprecedented strikes on Iran, targeting its nuclear programme and military leaders. How Israel’s security services pulled off parallel operations combining the work of its military intelligence arm Aman, with the foreign spy service Mossad into such an effective assault against Iran may never fully
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[2026-03-09 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The United States has reiterated its respect for and recognition of Sri Lanka’s sovereignty regarding the handling of Iranian Naval personnel rescued off Galle waters.
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[2026-03-09 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: India scored a challenging total of 255 for 5 wickets after invited to bat first in their T -20 World Cup final against New Zealand at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad in front of a packed 87,000 crowd yesterday.
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[2026-03-09 06:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: United States President Donald Trump has said he will not sign any new legislation until Congress passes a bill to create higher identification requirements for US voters.
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[2026-03-09 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and NSE IFSC LIMITED (NSEIX), an international multi-asset exchange and wholly owned subsidiary of the National Stock Exchange of India Limited, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) recently to strengthen capital market cooperation between Sri Lanka and India.
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[2026-03-09 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Murali Thison had superb all round performance as Jaffna Central fought back strongly to record three wickets win over their arch rivals St John’s Jaffna in their 119th Battle of the North big match concluded Saturday at Jaffna Central College grounds.
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[2026-03-09 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Cricket has decided to postpone the upcoming T-20 and ODI series against Afghanistan which was scheduled to held in UAE from Match 13.
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[2026-03-09 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Rapper Balendra Shah has defeated the former Nepalese Prime Minister Sharma KP Oli in his Parliamentary constituency, as he takes a step closer to becoming Nepal’s next Prime Minister.
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[2026-03-09 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Unlocking women’s economic potential is key to creating jobs and driving inclusive growth in Sri Lanka. Despite gains in corporate board representation, lasting progress demands collective action to remove barriers blocking women’s access to jobs and career growth.
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[2026-03-09 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala stated that Iranian nationals rescued from Iranian vessels have been granted a one-month free visa to facilitate their temporary stay in Sri Lanka. “They will be provided with the necessary medical care and health screenings while they remain in the country before their departure,” the Minister said.
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[2026-03-09 06:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Medical Research
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[2026-03-09 06:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Former world 100m champion Fred Kerley has been banned for two years for anti-doping whereabouts failures.
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[2026-03-09 06:50 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: About 1,000 people being sheltered in evacuation centres in Darwin, Katherine and Mataranka amid flooding. Follow the latest updates live
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[2026-03-09 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In the corridors of Sri Lanka’s leading corporate houses, a quiet crisis of mismatch is unfolding. As our economy pivots toward high-value services and technology-driven exports, the traditional Curriculum Vitae (CV) – a chronological list of past titles and roles – is proving to be an increasingly obsolete tool for predicting future success.
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[2026-03-09 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa speaking with NDTV, emphasised the critical need for the Indian Ocean region to remain peaceful and not become part of any conflict.
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[2026-03-09 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Central Depository Systems (Pvt) Ltd (CDS), a subsidiary of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), has reached a milestone as total registered accounts surpassed the 1 million mark.
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[2026-03-09 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Navy and the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) yesterday (8) seized a local fishing trawler carrying more than 102 kilograms of heroin and over 900 grams of cocaine, with an estimated street value exceeding Rs. 2 billion. Six suspects aboard the vessel were taken into custody.
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[2026-03-09 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Truly, theatre mimics real life, and the stage is a celebration of creativity and ingenuity. Drama is such an intoxicating power isn’t it? Just think, you can be any character in the world! You can get into anyone’s shoes!
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[2026-03-09 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian apologised on state television Saturday for missile strikes that hit Gulf countries in recent days, only to retract the remarks hours later – exposing signs of division within Tehran’s leadership as the war with the United States and Israel enters its second week.
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[2026-03-09 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Thevindu Rashmika, right hand opener of Mahinda College Galle made second ton (125) of this season in their Under 19 two- day inter schools cricket tournament match against Sri Dharmaloka College Kelaniya yesterday.
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[2026-03-09 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Sophie Holder is a reporter at ABC Adelaide filing for online, video and radio platforms. She previously reported for News Breakfast and as a state political reporter. Sophie joined the Adelaide newsroom after working in South Australia's Riverland region.
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[2026-03-09 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Veteran Sri Lankan artist Krishantha Subaash unveiled his latest solo exhibition, Imaginative Freedom, at Siam NIVASA on March 5, 2026, presenting a powerful retrospective of more than four decades of artistic exploration. The exhibition offers a comprehensive look at Subhash’s creative journey; one that began in modest circumstances in Ambalangoda in 1984 and evolved into a distinctive visual language blending tradition, modernity, and personal philosophy.
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[2026-03-09 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The clerical body that will choose Iran’s next supreme leader, following the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has reached a majority consensus, according to Assembly of Experts member Ayatollah Mohammad-Mahdi Mirbagheri.
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[2026-03-09 06:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Here are the excerpts from an exclusive interview conducted with Dr. Yapa Wijeratne, Consultant (Act) Gynae Oncology Surgeon National Hospital Kandy on Vulvar Cancer.
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[2026-03-09 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Elizabeth Moir School presented the play Almost, Maine by John Cariani on February 20 and 21 at the Kamatha New Theatre, BMICH.
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[2026-03-09 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that improving Bhikkhu education is not merely about producing graduates, and that the Government’s objective is to nurture a generation of Bikkhus who stand for social justice and compassion, equipped with Dhamma, discipline, and scholarly learning.
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[2026-03-09 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Flights to Iraq, Syria, Lebanon and Jordan by Turkish Airlines, AJet, Pegasus, and SunExpress have been cancelled until the end of 13 March, Turkish Transport minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said on Sunday.
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[2026-03-09 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The World Trade Centre (WTC) Colombo has been honoured with the Gold Award for the Most Energy Efficient Building in Sri Lanka at the Sri Lanka National Energy Efficiency Awards 2025, organised by the Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority under the guidance of the Ministry of Power and Energy.
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[2026-03-09 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath and Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar reviewed the progress of Sri Lanka-India co-operation during a meeting on the sidelines of the Raisina Dialogue which is currently taking place in New Delhi.
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[2026-03-09 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Nestlé Lanka Chairman and Managing Director Bernie Stefan was recognised at the CEO of the Year Awards 2025organised by the Global CEO Forum.
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[2026-03-09 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In an exciting development for the cultural and commercial landscape of South Asia, India Week 2026 announces its partnership with Cinnamon Grand Colombo, Cinnamon Life and Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo as the Official Hospitality Partners for this landmark celebration.
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[2026-03-09 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: League champions CR and FC produced a disciplined and courageous performance to edge past traditional rivals Havelock Sports Club by 12 points (four penalties) to 10 (one penalty try, one penalty) and clinch the Maliban Trophy Clifford Cup Knockout Rugby Tournament final played under floodlights at Longden Place on Saturday
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[2026-03-09 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Two impressive half centuries by Nemindu Akmeemana (79) and Ranmith Dinuwara (78) followed by a superb bowling spell of 3 for 19 by Osanda Pamuditha helped Nalanda College record a 53 run win over arch rivals Ananda College in their 49 th limited over cricket encounter which was played for the first time under lights at the SSC grounds on Saturday .
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[2026-03-09 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The 24th International School’s Athletic Championship (ISAC 2026) hosted by Gateway College, concluded at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium Diyagama recently.
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[2026-03-09 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Seylan Bank PLC has entered into a partnership with DIMO, an authority in automotive excellence for 85 years, to introduce a dedicated leasing facility for customers purchasing Tata commercial vehicles from DIMO.
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[2026-03-09 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In recognition of International Women’s Day on March 8, People’s Bank has announced an expansive suite of exclusive benefits and financial empowerment programmes under its flagship ‘Vanitha Vasana’ brand.
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[2026-03-09 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: SDB bank relocated its Warakapola Branch to a new location with a modern, fresh look and ample parking, further strengthening its commitment to delivering an enhanced, customer-centric banking experience. The newly refurbished branch, located at Colombo Road, Warakapola, opened to customers on March 3.
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[2026-03-09 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: With the coordination of the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo, the Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance to bring ashore a crew member, in need of medical attention, of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ship ONAMI, sailing in the Western seas off Colombo, on Friday (6).
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[2026-03-09 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: China’s top diplomat yesterday (8) condemned the war in the Middle East, saying it “should never have happened” and calling once again for an immediate end to hostilities.
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[2026-03-09 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: It is important that women not only enter politics but also remain actively engaged and participate in democratic discussions to become meaningful partners in the decision-making process, the Executive Director of the Campaign for Free and Fair Elections (CaFFE) Manas Makeen said.
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[2026-03-09 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Young golfer Usara Nugegoda of Lyceum International School, Anuradhapura produced a disciplined and scientific display of golf to emerge champion in his category at the SLG President’s Cup Junior Open Golf Championship 2026 which concluded in Nuwara Eliya Golf Club recently.
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[2026-03-09 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Commercial Bank of Ceylon has expanded its footprint to Kaluwanchikudy, with the opening of its latest branch in this scenic coastal town southeast of Batticaloa in the Eastern Province.
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[2026-03-09 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A Pakistani man was convicted on Friday of planning to kill President Donald Trump and other prominent U.S. politicians two years ago at the behest of Iran, the Department of Justice said.
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