[2026-03-04 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Seylan Bank achieves milestone under ‘Atha Hitha’ loan programme - DailyNews

Snippet: Seylan Bank PLC has achieved a significant milestone under the Seylan ‘Atha Hitha’ loan programme, a government-funded initiative introduced to re-energise Sri Lanka’s micro, small and medium-scale enterprise (MSME) sector in line with the national economic recovery strategy.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/04/business/960666/seylan-bank-achieves-milestone-under-atha-hitha-loan-programme/

[2026-03-04 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Royal-Thomian old boys Golf Tourney on March 8 - DailyNews

Snippet: The Royal-Thomian Golfers’ Guild is organising the Royal-Thomian Old Boys Golf Tourney -a landmark event that celebrates the enduring legacy of sporting excellence and spirited rivalry between Royal College and S. Thomas’College. The tournament will be held on 8th March 2026, at the Royal Colombo Golf Club, bringing together tradition, competition, and camaraderie in true Royal -Thomian style.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/04/sports/960660/royal-thomian-old-boys-golf-tourney-on-march-8/

[2026-03-04 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Shares - Colombo Stock Exchange ( Market Statistics on 03.03.2026 ) - DailyNews

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

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/04/business/960743/shares-colombo-stock-exchange-market-statistics-on-03-03-2026/

[2026-03-04 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Coconut ( Coconut Products – Prices on 03/03/2026 ) - DailyNews

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

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/04/business/960756/coconut-coconut-products-prices-on-03-03-2026/

[2026-03-04 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Exchange Rates ( Date 03.03.2026 ) - DailyNews

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

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/04/business/960746/exchange-rates-date-03-03-2026/

[2026-03-04 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: CBSL releases key findings of Systemic Risk Survey for H1 2026 - DailyNews

Snippet: The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has released the key findings of its latest Systemic Risk Survey (SRS) for the first half of 2026, providing insights into market participants’ perceptions of risks and confidence in the country’s financial system.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/04/business/960805/cbsl-releases-key-findings-of-systemic-risk-survey-for-h1-2026/

[2026-03-04 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Ministry issues special notice to Sri Lankans in Middle East - DailyNews

Snippet: Ministry of Foreign Affairs issues special instructions to Sri Lankans in view of the prevailing situation in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/04/business/960808/ministry-issues-special-notice-to-sri-lankans-in-middle-east/

[2026-03-04 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SLNS Sagara and Nandimithra return from IFR and MILAN-26 naval exercise hosted by Indian Navy - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka Navy Ships (SLNS) Sagara and Nandimithra sailed back into the Port of Colombo on February 27, having proudly flown the Sri Lankan flag at the International Fleet Review (IFR) and MILAN-26 multilateral naval exercise held in India. The vessels were welcomed with traditional naval honours upon their return.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/04/local/960865/slns-sagara-and-nandimithra-return-from-ifr-and-milan-26-naval-exercise-hosted-by-indian-navy/

[2026-03-04 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Security for a song - DailyNews

Snippet: Security is a concern that matters above all else. The protection of life is fundamental to the pursuit of every other human endeavour. Once life is lost, the journey ends. It is against this backdrop that the Cabinet has approved the introduction of stricter regulations to replace the outdated Act of 1998.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/04/editorial/960937/security-for-a-song/

[2026-03-04 06:30 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/2026/03/04/cartoon/960890/cartoon-of-the-day-821/

[2026-03-04 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka-Afghanistan series in doubt - DailyNews

Snippet: Problems have arisen due to the war in the Middle East for the T20 and ODI series between the Sri Lanka and Afghanistan teams to be started on the March 13.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/04/sports/960868/sri-lanka-afghanistan-series-in-doubt/

[2026-03-04 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Cricket legend Sangakkara’s father dies - DailyNews

Snippet: Former Sri Lanka cricket skipper Kumar Sangakkara’s father, senior lawyer S. K. Sangakkara passed away and his funeral will be held today.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/04/sports/960999/cricket-legend-sangakkaras-father-dies/

[2026-03-04 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Obituaries - DailyNews

Snippet: ANNE DINOLA SHELALI FERNANDO – Deeply loved and adored by her husband Chenuka de Croos,​ cherished daughter of Sheridan and Dulali Fernando,​ darling granddaughter of Devika,​ treasured daughter-in-law of Chervon and Ionie. Viewing will take place at the “Honour and Peace” Home Parlour,​ Western Florist,​ Negombo,​ on the 4th of March 2026,​ from 09.30 a.m.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/04/obituaries/960996/obituaries-628/

[2026-03-04 06:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Trump's Operation Epic Fury could turn out to be an epic failure

Snippet: A banner depicting Donald Trump hangs outside a government building in Washington DC on the day the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran. (Reuters: Kylie Cooper)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-04/analysis-trump-operation-epic-fury-could-be-epic-fail/106412558

[2026-03-04 06:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Longer ballot papers and family voting tickets: Four quick hits on SA's election

Snippet: Topic:State and Territory Elections

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-04/four-takeaways-from-sa-election-candidates-list/106409158

[2026-03-04 05:53 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Iran's key government sites targeted by US and Israel

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/irans-key-government-sites-targeted-by-us-and-israel-20260304-p5o78p.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-04 05:52 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Prime Minister holds crisis talks with UAE leader

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/prime-minister-holds-crisis-talks-with-uae-leader-20260304-p5o78n.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-04 05:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: IDF working to ‘cut off tentacles’ of the ‘Iranian octopus’, defense minister says

Snippet: The Israel Defense Forces has “severed the head of the Iranian octopus” and is now working to “crush and cut off its tentacles,” Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/03/world-news/israel-is-working-to-crush-iran-defense-minister-says/

[2026-03-04 05:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Federal judge and prosecutor clash in Minnesota contempt hearing

Snippet: The U.S. attorney for Minnesota, Daniel Rosen, speaks with reporters during a news conference at the federal courthouse in Minneapolis, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Steve Karnowski)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/immigration-trump-contempt-minneapolis-21285de397a95fed8d739f46c03d18c6

[2026-03-04 05:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Packer's $150,000 donation to Advance a 'worrying' sign for Liberals

Snippet: Topic:Political Donations

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-04/james-packer-advance-donation-worries-liberals/106408534

[2026-03-04 05:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: JBy Jake Evans

Snippet: Jake Evans is a federal political reporter at Parliament House in Canberra.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/jake-evans/8463902

[2026-03-04 05:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Inside Operation Epic Fury and the intelligence efforts that led to the Iran strike

Snippet: US President Donald Trump urged Iranians on Saturday night to "take over your government". (Reuters: Nathan Howard)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-04/how-the-israel-and-us-assault-on-iran-unfolded/106406578

[2026-03-04 05:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israel's war of regional supremacy will not end with Iran

Snippet: Israelis and some in the Iranian diaspora celebrated when the first blow in the third Gulf war was struck early on Saturday morning, as Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and dozens of other military and political leaders were wiped out.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/israels-war-regional-supremacy-will-not-end-iran

[2026-03-04 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Labor open to High Court challenge over work from home laws

Snippet: Premier Jacinta Allan has left the door open to a High Court challenge before the state election by nominating a September 1 start date for the proposed laws tied to her work from home policy.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/labor-open-to-high-court-challenge-over-work-from-home-laws-20260303-p5o75g.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-04 05:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: 'Luke says ok': Minister’s office aware of 'egregious' election message

Snippet: Topic:State and Territory Government

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-04/tasracing-jane-howlett-office-caretaker-convention/106406032

[2026-03-04 05:14 UTC+10:00] [Premier League] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Premier League wants compensation fee cap for academy stars from EFL clubs

Snippet: EFL to discuss maximum fee proposal on Wednesday

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/mar/03/premier-league-compensation-fee-cap-academy-stars-efl-clubs

[2026-03-04 05:10 UTC+10:00] [Premier League] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Wolves v Liverpool, Leeds v Sunderland, and more: Premier League – live

Snippet: ⚽ Premier League updates, kicking off from 7.30pm GMT ⚽ Live scores | Tables | Today’s Football Daily | Email Niall

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/mar/03/wolves-v-liverpool-leeds-v-sunderland-and-more-premier-league-live

[2026-03-04 05:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: Trump to cut off ‘all trade’ with Spain

Snippet: The US will suspend all trade with Spain over Madrid’s decision to deny the US permission to use its joint military bases to attack Iran, President Donald Trump has announced. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has condemned Trump’s “unjustified and dangerous” intervention against Iran. Speaking at the White House on Tuesday, Trump said that “we’re going to cut off all trade with Spain,” and that he doesn’t “want to have anything to do with” the Mediterranean nation.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/633671-trump-cut-trade-spain/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-03-04 05:08 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China urges Israel to end war in Iran as regional tensions escalate

Snippet: Beijing says US-Israeli strikes were in bad faith and calls for an immediate halt, a return to talks and opposition to unilateral action

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3345325/china-urges-israel-end-war-iran-regional-tensions-escalate

[2026-03-04 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: EV tax break in firing line as Labor eyes savings from budget

Snippet: Tax breaks for high-end electric cars would be axed or restricted to cheaper models under a proposal the government is actively considering in an attempt to claw back $3 billion in deductions in the May budget.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/ev-tax-break-in-firing-line-as-labor-eyes-savings-from-budget-20260303-p5o6xk.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-04 05:00 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Watchdog lashes Victoria’s Big Build agency over ‘poor’ records

Snippet: A secret Victorian ombudsman briefing has warned that the Allan government’s agency managing its $100 billion Big Build program is exposed to corruption because it fails to keep adequate records about how it spends taxpayer dollars.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/watchdog-lashes-victoria-s-big-build-agency-over-poor-records-20260303-p5o71q.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-04 04:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Senate Democrats’ new bill aims to slash home prices by cutting building materials tariffs

Snippet: A group of Senate Democrats introduced a bill to exempt home construction materials from tariffs, a move the National Association of Home Builders has pushed for.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/03/real-estate/democrats-bill-aims-to-slash-home-prices-by-cutting-building-materials-tariffs/

[2026-03-04 04:33 UTC+10:00] [Arsenal] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Mikel Arteta hits back at critics of Arsenal’s dependence on set pieces

Snippet: Chris Sutton said Arsenal would be ‘ugliest’ champions

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/mar/03/arsenal-mikel-arteta-criticism-set-piece-goals-premier-league

[2026-03-04 04:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Trump administration’s bids to end New York’s congestion pricing was unlawful, federal judge rules

Snippet: A federal judge ruled Tuesday that the Trump administration’s effort to end New York’s congestion pricing scheme was “unlawful.”

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/03/us-news/trump-administrations-bids-to-end-new-yorks-congestion-pricing-was-unlawful-federal-judge-rules/

[2026-03-04 04:20 UTC+10:00] [Kristi Noem] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Kristi Noem refuses to retract statement calling Minnesotans killed by federal agents ‘domestic terrorists’

Snippet: Homeland security secretary was grilled in Senate hearing over immigration enforcement crackdown in Twin Cities

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/03/kristi-noem-senate-hearing-minnesota-ice-shootings

[2026-03-04 03:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: US war on Iran: Starmer should have stood up to Trump - now he's complicit

Snippet: When Benjamin Netanyahu launched his genocidal assault on Gaza in autumn 2023, Britain’s two main political parties formed a cross-party cartel in support of the bloodstained Israeli prime minister.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/us-war-iran-turning-war-obliteration-and-britain-complicit-it

[2026-03-04 03:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: French court rules partially in favor of extraditing Senegalese media mogul Madiambal Diagne

Snippet: A French Court of Appeal has issued a “partially favorable” ruling on the extradition of Madiambal Diagne, a prominent Senegalese media owner and vocal critic of his country’s government.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/03/french-court-rules-partially-in-favor-of-extraditing-senegalese-media-mogul-madiambal-diag/

[2026-03-04 03:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Australia sends crisis teams to Middle East, first flight bound for Sydney

Snippet: Foreign Minister Penny Wong says six Australian crisis consular teams are being deployed to the Middle East to help stranded travellers.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-04/middle-east-war-iran-us-israel-lebanon-live-updates-/106410862

[2026-03-04 03:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: The rest of PH should follow Manila’s lead

Snippet: ON Monday, Manila City Mayor Isko Moreno issued an executive order directing the city government to immediately reduce its fuel use by 50 percent, in anticipation of higher fuel prices and constricted supplies due to the ongoing war by the United States and Israel against Iran. It was an eminently sensible decision on the part of Mayor Moreno, and one that should immediately be duplicated at every level of government across the Philippines.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/04/opinion/editorial/the-rest-of-ph-should-follow-manilas-lead/2292472

[2026-03-04 03:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Chinese political advisory body votes out three generals amid anti-graft drive

Snippet: BEIJING — China’s top political advisory body voted to remove three generals, state media said, a week after nine military officials were ousted from its legislature.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/04/world/asia-oceania/chinese-political-advisory-body-votes-out-three-generals-amid-anti-graft-drive/2292042

[2026-03-04 03:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Malaysian bid to limit PM to two terms suffers setback

Snippet: KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia’s ruling coalition suffered a setback in its bid to pass legislation restricting the prime minister to a maximum of two terms after it failed to get a two-thirds majority from lawmakers.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/04/world/asia-oceania/malaysian-bid-to-limit-pm-to-two-terms-suffers-setback/2292041

[2026-03-04 03:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: A double-digit dash or dare?

Snippet: KOTA KINABALU — Let’s talk briefly about our emerging neighbor: Vietnam. Few countries in contemporary Southeast Asia embody developmental ambition as vividly as Vietnam. Following its 14th Party Congress, the country has set itself an extraordinarily ambitious target: sustaining annual economic growth of more than 10 percent over the coming years.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/04/opinion/columns/a-double-digit-dash-or-dare/2292465

[2026-03-04 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Wolverhampton vs. Liverpool prediction: Premier League odds, picks, best bet

Snippet: Wolverhampton has a sense of humor.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/03/betting/wolverhampton-vs-liverpool-prediction-premier-league-odds-picks-best-bet/

[2026-03-04 02:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Sudan government says drone attacks came 'from Ethiopian territory'

Snippet: Sudan’s army-aligned government has accused Ethiopia of involvement in recent drone strikes, saying attacks launched “from inside Ethiopian territory” targeted sites in Sudan in February and March.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/03/sudan-government-says-drone-attacks-came-from-ethiopian-territory/

[2026-03-04 02:49 UTC+10:00] [South Sudan] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: South Sudan risks return to full-blown civil war as violence escalates

Snippet: At least 169 killed in raid near Sudan border as clashes between government and opposition forces intensify

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/03/south-sudan-risks-return-civil-war-violence-escalates

[2026-03-04 02:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Utah Sen. Mike Lee urges DOJ, FTC to probe soaring costs of watching NFL games on streamers

Snippet: Sen. Mike Lee is urging the Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission to probe the soaring costs of watching NFL and other sports games, as the FCC has signaled it may crack down on pro leagues’ deals with streamers, The Post has learned.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/03/business/us-senator-urges-doj-ftc-to-probe-soaring-costs-of-watching-nfl-games-on-streamers/

[2026-03-04 02:34 UTC+10:00] [Bahrain] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: More than 1 million Philippine overseas workers at risk amid Middle East crisis

Snippet: Philippine government has no mass repatriation plan, leaving many workers to weigh risks against the livelihoods of their families back home

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3345322/more-1-million-philippine-overseas-workers-risk-amid-middle-east-crisis

[2026-03-04 02:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [단독] 미 전쟁부 "주한미군 한반도 방위태세 유지"…중동 전개 여부는 "확인 불가"

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 South Korea–US Combined Forces Command.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10686187

[2026-03-04 02:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: US strikes on Iran could spur nuclear proliferation, warns Russian FM Lavrov

Snippet: US and Israeli strikes on Iran could encourage the Islamic Republic and its Arab neighbours to acquire nuclear weapons, Russia’s Foreign Minister warned on Tuesday.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/03/us-strikes-on-iran-could-spur-nuclear-proliferation-warns-russian-fm-lavrov/

[2026-03-04 02:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Pentagon declines comment on USFK shift to Middle East, reaffirms Korea focus

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 South Korea–US Combined Forces Command.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10686185