[2026-03-06 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Israel: Rocket interception debris sparks fire near Tel Aviv

Snippet: Near Tel Aviv, firefighters worked to contain a blaze that started when fragments from an intercepted rocket landed close to homes. Emergency teams secured the streets and checked nearby buildings to make sure the fire would not spread further. Residents across the city had rushed into shelters when sirens sounded.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/06/israel-rocket-interception-debris-sparks-fire-near-tel-aviv/

[2026-03-06 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Bears releasing former Pro Bowl linebacker Tremaine Edmunds to continue busy week

Snippet: After spending three seasons with the Bears, linebacker Tremaine Edmunds is becoming a free agent.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/06/sports/bears-releasing-former-pro-bowl-linebacker-tremaine-edmunds/

[2026-03-06 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Television] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: The Dinosaurs review – Morgan Freeman’s narration is so soothing, you could use this as a relaxation aid

Snippet: Yes, there are plenty of big-budget visual effects of prehistoric creatures in Steven Spielberg’s natural history show. But the voiceover is the real draw

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/mar/06/the-dinosaurs-review-morgan-freemans-narration-is-so-soothing-you-could-use-this-as-a-relaxation-aid

[2026-03-06 16:00 UTC+10:00] [Ministry of Finance] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China pivots to ‘investing in people’ strategy as growth engine switches gears

Snippet: Premier Li Qiang announces changes in spending priorities, aiming to boost consumption and livelihoods, but questions remain as to whether resources will match ambitions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3345615/china-pivots-investing-people-strategy-growth-engine-switches-gears

[2026-03-06 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why China is moving away from tax cuts and pushing for reform

Snippet: Tax revenue is way below peer countries – and Beijing is pushing for change

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3345619/chinas-new-5-year-plan-targets-tax-reform-local-governments-face-fiscal-strain

[2026-03-06 13:00 UTC+10:00] [US & Canada] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Trump fires homeland secretary after storm over shootings, spending

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/us-canada/trump-fires-homeland-secretary-kristi-noem-shootings-spending/

[2026-03-06 09:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: US Postal Service faces cash crisis by 2027, postmaster general warns

Snippet: Postmaster General David Steiner speaks at an event marking the 250th anniversary of postal service’s founding, July 23, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/postal-service-budget-cuts-mail-delivery-congress-d44d9d156aad4aefb9b867cd415cd5ac

[2026-03-06 08:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Trump trust bought up to $1.25M in Netflix debt during bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery: filings

Snippet: President Trump’s trust bought as much as $1.25 million worth of Netflix bonds in January as the streamer was in a heated bidding war with Paramount Skydance for Warner Bros. Discovery, according to government filings released this week.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/05/business/trump-trust-bought-up-to-1-25m-in-netflix-debt-during-bidding-war-for-warner-bros-discovery-filings/

[2026-03-06 07:11 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Australia news live: luxury car tax change could seal EU trade deal; far north Queensland braces for severe weather

Snippet: Jim Chalmers hints concession on threshold for imports could finally lead to an agreement. Follow the latest updates live

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/mar/06/middle-east-flights-return-queensland-weather-nsw-budget-estimates-anthony-albanese-angus-taylor-labor-coalition-politics-updates-ntwnfb

[2026-03-06 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Why California cops and firefighters are pushing for a new perk on top of their pensions

Snippet: A full career as a California Highway Patrol officer or a Cal Fire firefighter often ends with a six-figure pension that provides a comfortable retirement after countless hours spent in harm’s way.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/compensation-and-benefits-general-news-california-labor-unions-0d5cbdc03cc6c62f3228aaaf1c7eccb1

[2026-03-06 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka’s path to growth must be rooted in resilience rather than mere recovery - CNCI - DailyNews

Snippet: The year 2026 stands as a pivotal crossroads for the Sri Lankan economy. With the Central Bank maintaining an accommodative monetary policy while eyeing a 5% inflation target, the industrial sector faces a complex balancing act of expansion and fiscal discipline. The Ceylon National Chamber of Industries (CNCI) has emerged as a leading voice in this transition, advocating for a shift from ‘managing crises’ to ‘managing solutions.’ From analyzing the impact of Budget 2026’s SME concessions to spearheading digital integration

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/06/business/962078/sri-lankas-path-to-growth-must-be-rooted-in-resilience-rather-than-mere-recovery-cnci/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Special SalamAir flight to arrive in Colombo - DailyNews

Snippet: SalamAir, a budget airline, is scheduled to operate a special flight to Colombo, providing additional connectivity between Sri Lanka and the Middle East.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/06/business/962153/special-salamair-flight-to-arrive-in-colombo/

[2026-03-06 06:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Hochul slaps down being labeled Mamdani’s ‘fall man’ in tax-the-rich scheme: ‘I am not frustrated’

Snippet: Gov. Kathy Hochul batted away questions about being pegged as the “fall man” in Zohran Mamdani’s pressure campaign to tax the rich — saying publicly she’s not “frustrated” by political posturing by the mayor and his comrades.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/05/us-news/hochul-slaps-down-being-labeled-mamdanis-fall-man-in-tax-the-rich-scheme/

[2026-03-06 05:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: 'Dangerous' Trump chapter puts Australians' superannuation at risk

Snippet: Topic:Financial Markets

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-06/donald-trump-risks-global-financial-markets-middle-east-war/106419242

[2026-03-06 04:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: In Albany’s tax-hike Kabuki theater, the one sure thing is that regular New Yorkers will lose out in the end

Snippet: Even with Gov. Kathy Hochul vowing to avoid any tax hikes (before the November election, anyway), the Legislature’s leaders and hard lefties are determined to try.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/05/opinion/in-albanys-tax-hike-kabuki-theater-the-one-sure-thing-is-that-regular-new-yorkers-will-lose-out-in-the-end/

[2026-03-06 01:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Providence coach Kim English already told he’s fired during horrendous season

Snippet: Kim English may be better served spending his time before the Big East Tournament polishing his resume than working on X’s and O’s.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/05/sports/providence-coach-kim-english-already-told-hes-fired-during-horrendous-season/

[2026-03-06 01:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: JD.com posts quarterly loss amid costly instant delivery battle

Snippet: Profit for 2025 cut in half amid expensive fight with Alibaba and Meituan, as well as dampened consumer spending

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3345617/jdcom-posts-first-quarterly-loss-nearly-four-years-delivery-battle-takes-toll

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China keeps defence budget growth steady as modernisation deadline looms

Snippet: Beijing plans to set aside 7 per cent more for the military this year, with the total still a fraction of US spending

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3345588/china-keeps-defence-budget-growth-steady-modernisation-deadline-looms

[2026-03-05 23:11 UTC+10:00] [Chinese characteristics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China boosts diplomatic budget by 9.3% as US leaves ‘fiscal void’

Snippet: Growth rate in foreign affairs spending this year to outpace that of military budget as Beijing consolidates global influence, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3345590/china-boosts-diplomatic-budget-93-us-leaves-fiscal-void

[2026-03-05 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China pledges ‘iron discipline’ to tackle debt as US borrowing surges

Snippet: Global debt reached a record high in 2025 and rose in the world’s two largest economies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3345587/china-pledges-iron-discipline-tackle-debt-risks-us-borrowing-under-trump-surges

[2026-03-05 21:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Nelson twins refused ‘dishonorable’ bankruptcy to protect father’s legacy after inheriting millions in debt

Snippet: The Nelson family came dangerously close to losing one of Hollywood’s most iconic properties.

Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/03/05/entertainment/nelson-twins-refused-dishonorable-bankruptcy-to-protect-fathers-legacy-after-inheriting-millions-in-debt/

[2026-03-05 18:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Gatchalian launches inquiry into education spending plans

Snippet: SENATOR Win Gatchalian vowed close scrutiny of education spending as the Senate Finance Committee begins its 2026 budget review.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/05/tmt-newswire/gatchalian-launches-inquiry-into-education-spending-plans/2293715

[2026-03-05 17:45 UTC+10:00] [Australian politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Jacinta Nampijinpa Price charged taxpayers to fly husband to CPAC where she railed against government spending

Snippet: Data on politicians’ spending also shows Labor ministers Don Farrell and Anika Wells used contentious allowances to fly spouses to AFL grand final

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/05/jacinta-nampijinpa-price-charged-taxpayers-fly-husband-conference-ntwnfb

[2026-03-05 16:48 UTC+10:00] [New South Wales] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Pro-Palestine protest organisers ‘a pack of communists’ intent on confrontation with police, Minns tells budget estimates

Snippet: New South Wales premier faces questions over what he told MPs who attended demonstration opposing Israeli president Isaac Herzog’s visit

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/05/pro-palestine-protest-organisers-communists-nsw-premier-chris-minns-ntwnfb

[2026-03-05 15:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: China keeps defence spending high in drive to modernise

Snippet: The National People's Congress meets at the Great Hall of the People on Thursday. (Reuters: Maxim Shemetov)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-05/china-defence-spending-boost-to-modernise/106419678

[2026-03-05 15:31 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: Aussies slugged with staggering $1.6 billion 'loyalty tax'

Snippet: Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/credit-card-research-australians-paid-estimated-16-billion-in-unnecessary-interest-last-year-survey-claims/b7090cd0-b96c-474e-9bca-87844e2eced9

[2026-03-05 15:24 UTC+10:00] [Asia Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: China boosts defense spending 7% in drive to modernize by 2035

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/asia-pacific/china-boosts-defense-spending-modernize/

[2026-03-05 14:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Space start-up that launched NASA rockets from NT folds, owing government $5m

Snippet: By Roxanne Fitzgerald

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-05/equatorial-launch-australia-in-liquidation-nt-government-debt/106414644

[2026-03-05 14:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: LA City Hall showdown over $1.3B homeless spending debate

Snippet: “Get me off this merry-go-round from hell.”

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/04/us-news/la-city-hall-showdown-over-1-3b-homeless-spending-debate/

[2026-03-05 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong unveils incentives to attract gold refiners and boost global hub plan

Snippet: Targeted measures, tax incentives and cross-border partnerships aim to bolster city’s role as a global gold trading and refining hub

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3345457/hong-kong-unveils-incentives-attract-gold-refiners-and-boost-global-hub-plan

[2026-03-05 12:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Bay Area homes up for grabs in auction — bids start at $455

Snippet: Alameda County is gearing up for a massive real estate fire sale, putting 256 tax-defaulted properties on the auction block later this month.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/04/us-news/hundreds-of-bay-area-homes-up-for-auction-starting-march-20/

[2026-03-05 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong seen as haven for gold and family offices as conflict raises risks for Dubai

Snippet: Expanding gold vault capacity and new tax incentives for family offices are part of Hong Kong’s broader push to attract global wealth.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3345424/hong-kong-seen-haven-gold-and-family-offices-conflict-raises-risks-dubai

[2026-03-05 09:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Ciezki scores 22, Indiana women rally from 20-point deficit, beat Nebraska at Big Ten tourney

Snippet: INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Shay Ciezki had 22 points and seven assists, Nevaeh Caffey scored nine of her 13 in the fourth quarter, and No. 13 seed Indiana overcame a 20-point deficit to beat Nebraska 72-69 on Wednesday in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/indiana-nebraska-score-big-ten-tournament-9183f50301d3a947e237cab4992f1a91

[2026-03-05 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: 54th annual ‘Bronx Week’ abruptly canceled by borough president, leaving locals outraged

Snippet: Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson is getting a Bronx cheer for abruptly canceling the 54th annual “Bronx Week,” citing budget woes.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/04/us-news/54th-annual-bronx-week-abruptly-canceled-by-borough-president-leaving-locals-outraged/

[2026-03-05 08:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: The big lie behind Mamdani’s ‘tax the rich’ demands

Snippet: If there’s one political slogan that’s risen to the level of obsession with Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Democratic state lawmakers and other New York progressives, it’s “tax the rich.”

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/04/opinion/the-big-lie-behind-mamdanis-tax-the-rich-demands/

[2026-03-05 08:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: See how few square feet a whopping $400K buys in NYC — it isn’t much better in California

Snippet: A $400,000 home budget — roughly the national median sale price — stretches wildly depending on where buyers look.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/04/real-estate/see-how-few-square-feet-a-whopping-400k-buys-in-nyc/

[2026-03-05 07:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Huge lump of your cash Alberto Carvalho will pocket before LAUSD board even meets — and he’s doing nothing for it

Snippet: The under fire boss of Los Angeles Unified School District will pocket nearly $15,000 in taxpayers’ money before the board even meets again, the Post can reveal.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/04/us-news/lausd-alberto-carvalho-will-make-about-14465-pre-tax-before-school-board-meets-again/

[2026-03-05 07:00 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Apple unveils its cheapest laptop ever

Snippet: Apple has rolled out the $899 MacBook Neo in its biggest push yet into low-end laptops, aiming to challenge Windows PCs and Chromebooks for budget-minded shoppers.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/technology/apple-unveils-its-cheapest-laptop-ever-20260305-p5o7mn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-05 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Four-year plan to gradually phase out import cess tax on selected goods - DailyNews

Snippet: The Cabinet of Ministers on Tuesday (3) approved a four-year plan to gradually phase out the import cess tax imposed on selected goods, starting in 2026 and continuing until 2029, Cabinet Spokesman and Health and Mass Media Minister Dr.Nalinda Jayatissa announced.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/05/local/961663/four-year-plan-to-gradually-phase-out-import-cess-tax-on-selected-goods/

[2026-03-05 06:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: IRS chief is questioned about taxpayer data disclosures to ICE

Snippet: The headquarters of the Internal Revenue Service is in Washington, August 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/treasury-irs-tax-season-hearing-6c7c06dc077b2e7f5b63fe6123186291

[2026-03-05 05:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Dos hombres son juzgados por espiar a la diáspora hongkonesa en el Reino Unido

Snippet: LONDRES (AP) — Un expolicía de Hong Kong y un funcionario de fronteras del Reino Unido actuaron en nombre del gobierno chino como agentes policiales secretos o de inteligencia en Gran Bretaña, sostuvo un fiscal el miércoles.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/reino-unido-china-hong-kong-espionaje-juicio-e958a2247900ffad4459f441cc3ffb1c

[2026-03-05 05:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Marijuana tax payouts dip in Michigan amid sales slump

Snippet: Cannabis plants are grown in a Jackson, Mich., facility on March 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/marijuana-taxes-michigan-financial-services-general-news-c8970390b7cc67802cc7df38690576a5

[2026-03-05 05:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Top NY Dems will back Mamdani’s ‘tax the rich’ push in budget: report

Snippet: Democratic lawmakers will throw their support behind Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s push to “tax the rich” in the upcoming state budget, according to a new report.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/04/us-news/top-ny-dems-will-back-mamdanis-tax-the-rich-push-in-budget-report/

[2026-03-05 03:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Apple’s 'big week' starts with a pair of $599 devices aimed at budget buyers

Snippet: The logo of Apple is illuminated at a store in the city center in Munich, Germany, on Dec. 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/apple-iphone17e-macbook-monitors-ipad-e52b1d9b4df4c0bc6b40b11dc155450b

[2026-03-05 03:30 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Flatlining productivity shows need for budget surgery

Snippet: March 5, 2026 03:30 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/flatlining-productivity-shows-need-for-budget-surgery/

[2026-03-05 03:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: China's ‘Two Sessions’ start with growth target at center stage

Snippet: BEIJING — China began the first of its "Two Sessions" political meetings on Wednesday, a grand political theater during which it will outline its annual growth target and defense budget, as well as its roadmap for the next five years.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/05/world/asia-oceania/chinas-two-sessions-start-with-growth-target-at-center-stage/2292966

[2026-03-05 03:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Excise tax bill to be certified as urgent

Snippet: MALACAÑANG on Wednesday said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will certify as urgent a proposed measure seeking a new authority to reduce excise tax on fuel products, describing it as “timely” as war spreads in the Middle East.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/05/news/national/excise-tax-bill-to-be-certified-as-urgent/2293301

[2026-03-05 03:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Russia Fast-Tracks Ukraine War Veterans Into Paralympic Sport – Investigation

Snippet: Russia is spending tens of millions of dollars to recruit Ukraine war veterans into Paralympic sport, fast-tracking wounded soldiers from hospital wards into regional and national teams, an investigation by the Poland-based news outlet Vot Tak has found.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/03/04/russia-fast-tracks-ukraine-war-veterans-into-paralympic-sport-investigation-a92118

[2026-03-05 02:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: City goes to war with the rich as it pushes vote on taxing second homes

Snippet: San Diego has gone to war with wealthy second homeowners.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/04/us-news/empty-homes-tax-threatens-san-diego-homeowners/

[2026-03-05 01:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Finance Ministry Suspends March FX and Gold Operations to Adjust ‘Budget Rule’

Snippet: Russia’s Finance Ministry said Wednesday that it will halt foreign currency and gold purchases and sales in March under its “budget rule,” as it prepares to revise the oil price benchmark used to calculate excess revenue.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/03/04/finance-ministry-suspends-march-fx-and-gold-operations-to-adjust-budget-rule-a92116