[2026-03-29 06:14 UTC+10:00] [Friendlies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Passive Scotland’s World Cup preparations hit by late defeat against Japan

Snippet: Scotland’s followers have discovered there is a drawback to World Cup qualification after all. Nobody who paid – and handsomely – to sit through the sheer tedium of this fixture could reasonably deny that. Yes, Scotland, you can come to the party; but only after a clutch of international friendlies.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/mar/28/scotland-japan-friendly-international-match-report

[2026-03-29 06:00 UTC+10:00] [Australia news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Two in five Australian GPs use AI scribes to record patient notes – but do they trade care for convenience?

Snippet: Some doctors argue it allows them to better connect with patients, but advocates warn the AI technology risks the opposite

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/29/doctors-using-ai-for-notes-australia

[2026-03-29 03:44 UTC+10:00] [UK news] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Thousands march against far right in London in biggest ever multicultural protest

Snippet: More than 100 charities, campaign groups and trade unions marched in a show of unity against far right politics

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/mar/28/london-far-right-march-biggest-ever-multicultural-protest

[2026-03-29 00:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Magnolia ends skid, slams Macau

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — New import Clint Chapman led Magnolia’s back-breaking third quarter surge to tow the Hotshots to their first win in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup via a 121-109 decision against the Macau Black Knights on Saturday at the Araneta Coliseum.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/28/sports/magnolia-ends-skid-slams-macau/2309833

[2026-03-28 23:55 UTC+10:00] [Security Bureau] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Like a horror movie’: Hongkonger rescued after forced labour ordeal in Myanmar

Snippet: Security Bureau liaised with Chinese embassies in Myanmar and Thailand, economic and trade office in Bangkok and Thai authorities to rescue man

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3348261/horror-movie-hongkonger-rescued-after-forced-labour-ordeal-myanmar

[2026-03-28 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: As stocks and bonds fall, and oil hits $100, a futures trade that boomed in 2022 may again be a winner

Snippet: Managed future strategies are gaining renewed attention as investors look for new sources of returns from the market at a time when both stocks and bonds are under pressure as a result of the U.S.-Iran war and the risk of 1970s-style stagflation.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/28/market-correction-futures-hedging-strategies.html

[2026-03-28 20:17 UTC+10:00] [smuggling] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 4 held as Hong Kong seizes HK$92 million of illicit cigarettes from cargo vessel

Snippet: Customs officers, marine police and mainland law enforcement agencies intercept river trade vessel in waters off Waglan Island, southeast of Stanley

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3348248/4-held-hong-kong-seizes-hk92-million-illicit-cigarettes-cargo-vessel

[2026-03-28 16:30 UTC+10:00] [Sport / Rugby Union] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Let him develop’: Waratahs coach cools hype around rising star Harvey

Snippet: Before travelling to Canberra, Waratahs coach Dan McKellar found himself urging media to be patient with exciting Brumbies playmaker Declan Meredith and temper their expectations of a young player still learning his trade in Super Rugby.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/rugby-union/let-him-develop-waratahs-coach-cools-hype-around-rising-star-harvey-20260328-p5zjh8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-28 15:00 UTC+10:00] [US-China trade war] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As China’s property downturn grinds on, foreign suppliers strive to adapt

Snippet: US lift giant Otis is riding a growing trend for retrofitting older buildings in China, as new construction projects remain thin on the ground

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3348155/chinas-property-downturn-grinds-foreign-suppliers-strive-adapt

[2026-03-28 10:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Raiders GM John Spytek speaks out on botched Maxx Crosby trade

Snippet: Maxx Crosby is still in Las Vegas — and the team is happy to have him.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/27/sports/raiders-gm-speaks-out-on-botched-maxx-crosby-trade/

[2026-03-28 09:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: What is the TACO trade and are investors profiting amid war on Iran?

Snippet: The whirlwind of uncertainty in the oil markets has continued this week as the United States-Israel war on Iran approaches the one-month mark.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/27/what-is-the-taco-trade-and-are-investors-profiting-amid-war-on-iran

[2026-03-28 06:59 UTC+10:00] [US-China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: China targets US trade barriers amid Section 301 probes

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/china-targets-us-trade-barriers-amid-section-301-probes/

[2026-03-28 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Confectionery Owners assure to withhold price hikes till May - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sri Lanka Confectionery Owners’ Association yesterday assured Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe, that the prices of biscuits, ice cream, chocolate and other confectionery products will not be increased until May.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/28/breaking-news/974174/confectionery-owners-assure-to-withhold-price-hikes-till-may/

[2026-03-28 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Agri trade hits record high of $29.6B in 2025

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/28/business/top-business/agri-trade-hits-record-high-of-296b-in-2025/2309376

[2026-03-28 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Trade deficit widens to $3.68B as imports surge, exports slow

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/28/business/top-business/trade-deficit-widens-to-368b-as-imports-surge-exports-slow/2309382

[2026-03-28 02:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Top 20 Global Concert Tours from Pollstar

Snippet: The Top 20 Global Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows Worldwide. The list is based on data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue managers.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/top-20-global-concert-tours-from-pollstar-48dbe7e8773822ccb9b90262b8710a2d

[2026-03-28 01:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: New York Post

Title: Viral tale of ‘stolen’ dogs that escaped slaughter warmed hearts all over the globe — but it was fake

Snippet: It has pet lovers barking mad.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/27/lifestyle/heartwarming-saga-of-dogs-who-escaped-meat-trade-is-fake/

[2026-03-28 01:30 UTC+10:00] [Paris] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China launches investigations into US trade practices. Why now?

Snippet: Washington’s measures may breach WTO rules and past agreements, commerce ministry says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3348193/china-launches-investigations-us-trade-practices-why-now

[2026-03-28 01:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: This Date in Baseball - Detroit Tigers Miguel Cabrera signs biggest contract in major league history

Snippet: 1976 — Media sources report a potential blockbuster trade between the New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers which involves two future Hall of Fame pitchers. According to the rumor, the deal will send Tom Seaver to the Dodgers in exchange for Don Sutton. Mets fans respond negatively to the proposed deal, perhaps influencing management to call off the trade.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/baseball-miguel-cabrera-alex-rodriguez-dustin-ackley-detroit-tigers-32f7fa9162ff5cba5426817f557c7308

[2026-03-28 01:00 UTC+10:00] [C919] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Air China subsidiary to lease 10 Boeing jets in deals worth about US$400 million

Snippet: The announcement comes weeks ahead of US President Donald Trump’s planned visit to China, where he is expected to conduct trade talks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3348170/air-china-subsidiary-lease-10-boeing-jets-deals-worth-about-us400-million

[2026-03-28 00:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: New "Automaker + Shipping" Integration Model! FOTON Motor & COSCO SHIPPING Special Transport Joint Venture Officially Launched

Snippet: BEIJING, March 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 26, Guangzhou Yuanfu Automotive Supply Chain Co., Ltd., a joint venture established by FOTON MOTOR and COSCO SHIPPING, was officially unveiled. At the same time, the ro-ro vessel was delivered, and the first large-scale export order of 600 FOTON pickup trucks set sail for the South American market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10704580

[2026-03-27 23:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: No import? No problem for Rain or Shine

Snippet: The resilient all-Filipino lineup of Rain or Shine pulled the rug from under Meralco, 109-102, to speed off to a 3-0 start in the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup on Friday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/27/sports/no-import-no-problem-for-rain-or-shine/2309328

[2026-03-27 20:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: India lowers fuel taxes, says rumours of lockdown ‘completely false’

Snippet: India has lowered fuel taxes in a bid to protect consumers from rising global energy prices – a result of the United States and Israel’s war on Iran.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/27/india-slashes-petrol-diesel-import-taxes-as-fuel-prices-remain-high

[2026-03-27 20:01 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Olive Young packs everything K-beauty into largest Myeong-dong store

Snippet: New mega store, built to serve on high numbers of foreign shoppers in Myeong-dong, poised to export lessons abroad

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10704533

[2026-03-27 19:30 UTC+10:00] [Asia-Pacific] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: WTO meeting in Cameroon signals the rise of a ‘world minus one’ order

Snippet: As trade ministers gather for MC14 in Yaounde, a new consensus emerges: global cooperation can – and must – continue without US leadership

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3348028/wto-meeting-cameroon-signals-rise-world-minus-one-order

[2026-03-27 17:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: NCCA showcases women-led artistry through ARTE BABAE exhibit

Snippet: THE National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) officially opened the ARTE BABAE: An Exhibition of Women Traditional Artisans Exhibit last March 18, 2026, at the Likhang Filipino (Gallery 1), Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM), Pasay City.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/27/tmt-newswire/ncca-showcases-women-led-artistry-through-arte-babae-exhibit/2309039

[2026-03-27 16:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: UN slave trade resolution welcomed in West Africa, African Union

Snippet: The UN passed a resolution on Wednesday to recognise the transatlantic slave trade as "the gravest crime against humanity". The decision was welcomed across West Africa and also at the African Union.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/27/un-slave-trade-resolution-welcomed-in-west-africa-african-union/

[2026-03-27 15:57 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Cyclone hits Australian gas hubs, cutting 8 per cent of world supply

Snippet: A powerful cyclone has forced production cuts across key Australian gas export plants, adding pressure to global energy markets already in short supply due to the war in the Middle East choking oil and gas flows.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/cyclone-hits-australian-gas-hubs-cutting-8-per-cent-of-world-supply-20260327-p5zj9g.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-27 15:57 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Cyclone hits Australian gas plants as global energy fears deepen

Snippet: A powerful cyclone has forced production cuts across key Australian gas export plants, adding pressure to global energy markets already in short supply due to the war in the Middle East choking oil and gas flows.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/cyclone-hits-australian-gas-plants-as-global-energy-fears-deepen-20260327-p5zj9g.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-27 13:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Alimentaria+Hostelco successfully closes its most international edition

Snippet: BARCELONA, Spain, March 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The leading trade fair platform for the food, beverage, foodservice and hospitality equipment industry closes today with strong attendance and business results, in an edition marked by its highest-ever number of international exhibitors and significant participation of national and international buyers. The event, which celebrated Alimentaria's 50th anniversary, also stood out for the leading role of the Horeca sector and the promotion of product innovations and solutions for the industry.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10704144

[2026-03-27 12:48 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Trade minister leads WTO reform talks, discusses trade issues with member states at MC-14

Snippet: South Korean Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo led discussions on the World Trade Organization's needed reform amid growing uncertainties in the global trade environment during the ongoing WTO ministerial conference in Cameroon, his office said Friday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10704091

[2026-03-27 12:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: JCS chief attends France-led multinational military meeting over Hormuz Strait

Snippet: The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff has attended a multinational military meeting to discuss the safety of maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, a JCS official said Friday, as Iran has effectively blocked the key oil trade route amid a prolonged Middle East conflict.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10704074

[2026-03-27 10:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Houthis say they’re ready to join Iran war — and they could block another critical shipping route

Snippet: Yemen’s Houthi rebels said Thursday that they are ready to stand with Iran against the US and Israel, threatening to open a new front along the Red Sea that serves as a key global trade route.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/26/world-news/houthis-ready-to-join-war-putting-critical-red-sea-shipping-route-at-risk/

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

Source: New York Post

Title: Uber expansion at 3 World Trade Center a boon to local economy

Snippet: Uber’s 86,000 square-foot expansion at Silverstein Properties’ 3 World Trade Center, announced this week, brought the car-service giant’s total space there to nearly 500,000 square feet on 11 floors.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/26/business/uber-expansion-at-3-world-trade-center-a-boon-to-local-economy/

[2026-03-27 09:45 UTC+10:00] [John Lee] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hainan’s arrival as a free-trade port opens new doors for Hong Kong

Snippet: Rather than viewing Hainan as a rival to be feared, Hong Kong should seize new opportunities for its professional sector and industrial traders

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3347962/hainans-arrival-free-trade-port-opens-new-doors-hong-kong

[2026-03-27 08:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: WTO holds crunch meeting amid growing uncertainty over multilateral system

Snippet: WTO says world experiencing worst trade disruption in 80 years

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/26/wto-holds-crunch-meeting-amid-collapsing-multilateral-system

[2026-03-27 07:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka’s exports maintain steady growth in Jan-February 2026 - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s export sector sustained its recovery momentum in February 2026, with total exports, including both merchandise and services, reaching US$ 1,401.78 million, reflecting a 4.22% year-on-year increase, according to provisional data.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/27/business/973526/sri-lankas-exports-maintain-steady-growth-in-jan-february-2026/

[2026-03-27 06:40 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: IRGC naval commander killed in Israeli strike was hardliner who understood power of strait of Hormuz

Snippet: Alireza Tangsiri oversaw technology now used to threaten strategic waterway and goaded Trump to attack oil-export hub Kharg Island

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/26/irgc-naval-commander-killed-in-israeli-strike-was-hardliner-who-understood-power-of-strait-of-hormuz

[2026-03-27 06:04 UTC+10:00] [Claudia Sheinbaum] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China threatens Mexico with trade reprisals over 50% import duties

Snippet: Economy secretary rejected Beijing’s complaints, saying Chinese firms sell below cost with state backing and Mexico will not back down

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3348054/china-threatens-mexico-trade-reprisals-over-50-import-duties

[2026-03-27 03:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Import-less Rain or Shine clashes with Meralco

Snippet: Read this in The Manila Times digital edition.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/27/sports/import-less-rain-or-shine-clashes-with-meralco/2308338

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

Source: The Manila Times

Title: EU parliament backs Trump tariff deal -- with conditions

Snippet: BRUSSELS, Belgium — European Union lawmakers on Thursday gave a green light -- with conditions -- to the bloc's tariff deal with US President Donald Trump, which Europe wants to salvage while it also races to diversify trade ties around the globe.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/26/world/eu-parliament-backs-trump-tariff-deal-with-conditions/2308589

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

Source: AP News

Title: EU lawmakers vote to add protections against economic and military coercion to US trade deal

Snippet: President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen talk after reaching a trade deal at the Trump Turnberry golf course in Turnberry, Scotland Sunday, July 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/european-union-us-trade-deal-9becc5c1ad5f0a5e42e7cf17c659a3e1

[2026-03-26 22:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: WTO members gather in Yaounde amid deep divisions and calls for reform

Snippet: The World Trade Organization’s 166 members opened a key ministerial conference in Cameroon’s capital on Thursday, sharply divided over the future of the institution as geopolitical tensions, protectionism and the fallout from the Middle East war cast a shadow over global trade.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/26/wto-members-gather-in-yaounde-amid-deep-divisions-and-calls-for-reform/

[2026-03-26 21:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Major Oil Refinery in Leningrad Region Reportedly Damaged in Ukrainian Drone Strike

Snippet: Ukrainian drones are believed to have struck one of Russia’s largest oil refineries in the northwestern Leningrad region early Thursday, coming after days of repeated strikes on nearby oil terminals that have led to disruptions in export flows.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/03/26/major-oil-refinery-in-leningrad-region-reportedly-damaged-in-ukrainian-drone-strike-a92341

[2026-03-26 20:11 UTC+10:00] [World news] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: EU set to vote on trade deal with the US - Europe live

Snippet: EU lawmakers are expected to back a deal but will want to implement safeguards

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/mar/26/us-eu-trade-tariff-trade-deal-ukraine-iran-rutte-denmark-europe-live-news-updates

[2026-03-26 18:19 UTC+10:00] [Politics / WA] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: Electrical union threatens historic industrial action over BHP worker pay

Snippet: The Pilbara’s mining industry could face its first industrial action in 40 years, with the Electrical Trade Union threatening to strike if a deal to improve pay for up to 60 BHP workers is not reached.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/western-australia/electrical-union-threatens-historic-industrial-action-over-bhp-worker-pay-20260326-p5zj27.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-26 17:39 UTC+10:00] [Zhao Leji] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As Iran war rages, China links peace to economic growth at Boao Forum

Snippet: Beijing will continue promoting free trade, openness and a sound legal system for business, top legislator says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3347963/iran-war-rages-china-links-peace-economic-growth-boao-forum

[2026-03-26 17:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: K-beauty defies record foreign exodus

Snippet: Iran conflict fuels stock market selloff, but K-beauty stands out on export strength

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10703511

[2026-03-26 17:03 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul unveils emergency plans with naphtha export controls, urea hoarding ban

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.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10703504

[2026-03-26 16:37 UTC+10:00] [French] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: UN designates African slave trade as ‘gravest crime against humanity’

Snippet: US, Israel and Argentina opposed the UN measure, while Britain and EU member states abstained

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/africa/article/3347954/un-designates-african-slave-trade-gravest-crime-against-humanity