[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

[2026-03-26 13:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Trump says Justices Barrett, Gorsuch ‘sicken me’ after Supreme Court tariff ruling

Snippet: President Donald Trump on Wednesday criticized two of his Supreme Court appointees — Justices Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett — for voting with other justices in the bombshell 6-3 decision that ruled his signature reciprocal tariffs were illegal, saying they sickened him and are "bad for our country."

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/26/trump-supreme-court-tariffs-barrett-gorsuch-trade-ieepa-ruling.html

[2026-03-26 12:26 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Yemen's Houthis may cut off trade route between Asia and Europe, Iran claims

Snippet: Property News: Suburbs where house values rose most in the past 12 months.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/yemen-houthis-bab-almandab-strait-iran-middle-east-updates-blockade-usa-trade-news/4534861d-2848-4634-a48e-32fb147bfacc

[2026-03-26 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Gulf] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Iran war could boost China’s ‘petroyuan’ and weaken US dollar dominance, analysts say

Snippet: Disruptions from the war could accelerate a shift in the oil trade, threatening the US dollar’s long-held dominance, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3347893/iran-war-could-boost-chinas-petroyuan-and-weaken-us-dollar-dominance-analysts-say

[2026-03-26 09:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Iran threatens to take control of ‘strategic’ Bab al-Mandeb Strait if US invades Kharg Island

Snippet: Iran has threatened to open a new front in the war and disrupt the all-important Bab al-Mandeb Strait trade route if the US invades Kharg Island.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/25/world-news/iran-threatens-to-take-control-of-strategic-bab-al-mandeb-strait-if-us-invades-kharg-island/

[2026-03-26 09:00 UTC+10:00] [Nicolas Maduro] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why China’s strategy to stay out of Iran war is working – and crisis may spur opportunity

Snippet: Beijing happy to watch, wait and safeguard core interests – oil flows, Taiwan and trade – as its geopolitical rival spends resources on war

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3347827/why-chinas-strategy-stay-out-iran-war-working-and-crisis-may-spur-opportunity

[2026-03-26 07:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Pakistan will export surplus food to Gulf as Iran cements control of Hormuz strait

Snippet: Pakistan plans to export surplus food supplies to the Arab Gulf states as food security concerns mount due to Iran's control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/pakistan-will-export-surplus-food-gulf-iran-cements-control-strait-hormuz

[2026-03-26 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: UN declares transatlantic slave trade a crime against humanity, demands reparations

Snippet: The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday passed a resolution declaring the trafficking of enslaved Africans “the gravest crime against humanity” and calling for reparations as “a concrete step towards remedying historical wrongs”.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/25/un-declares-transatlantic-slave-trade-a-crime-against-humanity-demands-reparations/

[2026-03-26 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Pan Asia Bank empowers export sector as strategic partner of NCE Export Awards - DailyNews

Snippet: Pan Asia Bank reinforced its strong commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s export community through its continued partnership with the National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE), as a Strategic Partner of the recently concluded NCE Export Awards.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/26/business/972657/pan-asia-bank-empowers-export-sector-as-strategic-partner-of-nce-export-awards/

[2026-03-26 06:16 UTC+10:00] [Slavery] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: UN votes to describe slave trade as ‘gravest crime against humanity’

Snippet: Members call for reparatory justice as landmark resolution aims for ‘political recognition at the highest level’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/news/2026/mar/25/un-votes-slave-trade-gravest-crime-against-humanity-reparatory-justice

[2026-03-26 05:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: UN passes resolution naming slave trade ‘gravest crime against humanity’

Snippet: A ⁠United Nations resolution, proposed by Ghana, to recognise transatlantic slavery as the “gravest crime against humanity” and calling for reparations, has been adopted despite pushback from Europe and the United States.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/25/un-passes-resolution-naming-slave-trade-gravest-crime-against-humanity

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

Source: New York Post

Title: Kalshi promo code NYPMAX: Trade $10, get $10 for NCAA Tournament markets

Snippet: Kalshi is continuing to make its mark in the sports prediction market and has raised the bar for March Madness.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/25/betting/kalshi-promo-code-nypmax-trade-10-get-10-for-ncaa-tournament-markets-2/

[2026-03-26 02:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Food security concerns mount as Iran war hurts fertilizer trade

Snippet: Rising costs of agricultural fertilizers, triggered by ongoing tensions in the Middle East, are threatening Africa's fragile food security.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/25/food-security-concerns-mount-as-iran-war-hurts-fertilizer-trade/

[2026-03-26 01:13 UTC+10:00] [OpenClaw] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Semicon China: AI, advanced packaging set to drive country’s chip industry growth

Snippet: China on track to account for nearly half of world wafer capacity in two years, organiser of world’s largest chip industry trade show says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3347902/semicon-china-ai-advanced-packaging-set-drive-countrys-chip-industry-growth

[2026-03-26 00:00 UTC+10:00] [Washington] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China says Mexico’s tariff hikes constitute ‘trade barriers’ after probe

Snippet: The tariff increases – made in part to appease demands from Washington – have been designated a breach of trade rules by Beijing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3347881/china-says-mexicos-tariff-hikes-constitute-trade-barriers-after-probe

[2026-03-25 23:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Kenya finalises trade deal with China as they deepen bilateral ties

Snippet: Kenya and China signed four memoranda of understanding on economic partnership, agriculture, livestock and trade on Tuesday, as Kenyan President William Ruto held talks with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng in Nairobi.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/25/kenya-finalises-trade-deal-with-china-as-they-deepen-bilateral-ties/

[2026-03-25 23:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Marcos refuses to discuss govt takeover of oil industry

Snippet: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on March 25, 2026 says he does not want to discuss the possibility of a government takeover of the oil industry to control the soaring prices of fuel. Trade Union Congress of the Philippines Rep. and House Deputy Speaker Raymond Democrito Mendoza urged Marcos to consider declaring a state of national emergency to allow temporary government takeover of oil companies’ operations.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/25/videos/watch-marcos-refuses-to-discuss-govt-takeover-of-oil-industry/2307475

[2026-03-25 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Taiwan skips WTO meeting after Cameroon labels it ‘Province of China’

Snippet: Taiwan has announced it will for the first time skip a major World Trade Organization (WTO) ministerial meeting after a dispute with host nation Cameroon over how the island was identified on official documents.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/25/taiwan-skips-wto-meeting-after-cameroon-labels-it-province-of-china/

[2026-03-25 19:42 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: GM Korea puts exit talk to rest with $600m investment

Snippet: Funds to upgrade plants, reinforce small SUV export hub

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10702690

[2026-03-25 19:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Iran war impacts Kenya's flower industry with shipping disruptions

Snippet: ISINYA, Kenya (AP) — Kenya’s flower industry has reported weekly losses of up to $1.4 million since the Iran war began, with growers attributing the losses to a decline in demand and shipping disruptions.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/kenya-flowers-iran-war-export-shipping-loss-7431e182c7cf5d9190d345ad4ab4e429

[2026-03-25 18:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Ghana pushes UN Resolution to recognize Slave Trade as crime against humanity

Snippet: Ghana is intensifying its diplomatic campaign at the United Nations, combining cultural expression and political advocacy to push for global recognition of the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/25/ghana-pushes-un-resolution-to-recognize-slave-trade-as-crime-against-humanity/

[2026-03-25 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Sport / Racing] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Race-by-race tips and previews for Hawkesbury on Thursday

Snippet: Selections based on a soft trackRace 1:4. Without Peer was a winner on debut at Rosehill last July and was then placed in a further two starts at the track before a sixth in the Dulcify as favourite before being spelled. He resumed with a fifth at Warwick Farm earlier this month and has the class to win.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/racing/race-by-race-tips-and-previews-for-hawkesbury-on-thursday-20260325-p5x149.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-25 15:48 UTC+10:00] [COMMENTARY] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: The West should learn from Japan how to stand up to China

Snippet: China’s recent decision to target Japanese companies with export controls on critical minerals and “dual‑use” technologies isn’t just an escalation in Beijing’s dispute with Tokyo. This is a moment of truth for democracies that still hope to compartmentalize economic engagement with China from geopolitical security realities.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/03/25/japan/japan-shows-how-stand-up-to-china/

[2026-03-25 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Trump insists talks happening 'right now' as Iran, Israel trade strikes

Snippet: TEHRAN, Iran — US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that talks with Iran to end the Middle East war were under way "right now", even as the Islamic republic and Israel traded fresh strikes.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/25/world/trump-insists-talks-happening-right-now-as-iran-israel-trade-strikes/2306948

[2026-03-25 08:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Raiders, Maxx Crosby doubt Ravens’ reasons for nixing trade after curious signing

Snippet: Something isn’t adding up.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/24/sports/raiders-maxx-crosby-doubt-ravens-reasons-for-nixing-trade/

[2026-03-25 07:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SheTrades Sri Lanka Hub supports women entrepreneurs to explore export opportunities - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), through the SheTrades Sri Lanka Hub, successfully conducted a Training Programme on Branding and Digital Marketing for women entrepreneurs in Anuradhapura, with the participation of over 50 women led businesses.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/25/business/971988/shetrades-sri-lanka-hub-supports-women-entrepreneurs-to-explore-export-opportunities/

[2026-03-25 07:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Former envoy predicts export surge for SL businesses in Kenya - DailyNews

Snippet: As Kenya started shipment of exports to China under a newly introduced zero-duty trade arrangement, former Sri Lankan envoy and businessman Kana Kananathan said that Sri Lankan businesses operating in Kenya are well-positioned to benefit from the new initiative.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/25/business/971994/former-envoy-predicts-export-surge-for-sl-businesses-in-kenya/

[2026-03-25 07:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Brewers acquire right-handed pitcher Jake Woodford from Rays

Snippet: Tampa Bay Rays’ Jake Woodford pitches against the Detroit Tigers in the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game, Monday, March 9, 2026, in Lakeland, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/brewers-rays-trade-82a9d00def734742852d14d150a777e1

[2026-03-25 07:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: New set of guidelines for economical use of energy for state entities - DailyNews

Snippet: The Commissioner General of Essential Services has issued a new set of guidelines for the economical use of energy with the conflict situation in the Middle East region causing disruptions in the import of fuel.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/25/breaking-news/972348/new-set-of-guidelines-for-economical-use-of-energy-for-state-entities/

[2026-03-25 03:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Airbag replacements set for 12,009 BMWs

Snippet: A little over 12,000 BMW vehicles sold in the country need to have their airbags replaced, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/25/business/top-business/airbag-replacements-set-for-12009-bmws/2306481

[2026-03-25 03:30 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Prosecco makers popping corks as free trade deal struck

Snippet: March 25, 2026 03:30 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/prosecco-makers-popping-corks-as-free-trade-deal-struck/

[2026-03-25 03:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Australia, EU agree on free trade deal

Snippet: CANBERRA — The European Union and Australia struck a long-awaited free-trade deal on Tuesday, while also agreeing to boost defense cooperation and access to rare earth minerals in the face of global uncertainty over trade.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/25/world/asia-oceania/australia-eu-agree-on-free-trade-deal/2306242

[2026-03-25 03:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: A most dire strait?

Snippet: KUALA LUMPUR — Whenever tensions in the Middle East flare — particularly when Iran once again hints at closing the Strait of Hormuz — a familiar question resurfaces with almost ritual predictability: if this chokepoint is so dangerously critical, why not simply bypass it? Why not lay pipelines from the oil fields along the Persian Gulf that can run across the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia or even Oman, and deliver crude directly to the Arabian Sea for export?

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/25/opinion/columns/a-most-dire-strait/2306706

[2026-03-25 02:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Russia Stops Ammonium Nitrate Exports for 1 Month

Snippet: Russia’s Agriculture Ministry said Tuesday that it is banning the export of ammonium nitrate for one month ahead of the spring planting season, as authorities move to secure domestic fertilizer supplies.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/03/24/russia-stops-ammonium-nitrate-exports-for-1-month-a92324

[2026-03-25 02:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Pack of stolen dogs create movie moment in heartwarming video after escaping illegal capture

Snippet: In this dog-eat-dog world, these plucky pups refuse to meat their maker.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/24/lifestyle/dogs-embark-on-homeward-bound-journey-after-escaping-meat-trade/

[2026-03-25 01:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: US bans import of new foreign-made routers citing security risks

Snippet: This file photo shows an LED-illuminated wireless router in Philadelphia on July 27, 2008. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/fcc-foreign-router-ban-national-security-technology-7e5333aeaf82496ce6350f57699db5ba

[2026-03-25 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Activists face 'extreme isolation' in German prisons after Elbit break-in, families say

Snippet: Five anti-arms trade activists accused of breaking into a facility owned by Israel's largest weapons manufacturer in Germany have spent months in pretrial detention under highly restrictive conditions, according to their families and lawyers.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/germany-five-activists-held-alleged-elbit-systems-break-in-isolation-families-say

[2026-03-24 21:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Ukraine wants to import gas from Mozambique, Zelensky says

Snippet: Ukraine has expressed interest in importing liquefied natural gas from Mozambique, as years of Russian attacks have strained its energy resources.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/24/ukraine-wants-to-import-gas-from-mozambique-zelensky-says/

[2026-03-24 19:28 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Albanese urged to help Australians struggling with fuel crisis, as NZ offers first-of-its-kind cash relief

Snippet: David Pocock says a flat 25% export levy on gas producers could redirect ‘wartime profits’ to struggling Australians

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/24/albanese-urged-to-help-australians-struggling-with-fuel-crisis-as-nz-offers-first-of-its-kind-cash-relief

[2026-03-24 18:10 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Europe, Australia compromise on cheese and wine names in $10b trade deal

Snippet: A breakthrough free trade agreement with Europe will boost the Australian economy by $10 billion a year and cut prices for local shoppers, but angry farmers have accused the Albanese government of failing to drive a hard enough bargain to secure expanded access to Europe’s 450 million consumers.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/europe-australia-compromise-on-cheese-and-wine-names-in-10b-trade-deal-20260324-p5ueqs.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-24 18:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Ghana leads UN effort to acknowledg slave trade as crime against humanity

Snippet: Ghana is calling for global support at the United Nations for a draft resolution that would recognize the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity. The move is aimed at strengthening ongoing conversations around reparations and historical accountability.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/24/ghana-leads-un-effort-to-acknowledg-slave-trade-as-crime-against-humanity/

[2026-03-24 17:33 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Free trade deal with European Union brings down prices of essentials

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/free-trade-deal-with-european-union-brings-down-prices-of-essentials-20260324-p5uyx9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-24 17:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: CNBC Daily Open: Unusual volume spikes and skepticism drive early trade

Snippet: Hello, this is Leonie Kidd writing to you from London. Welcome to another edition of CNBC's Daily Open.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/24/cnbc-daily-open-unusual-volume-spikes-and-skepticism-drive-early-trade.html

[2026-03-24 17:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: EU, Australia seal trade deal as Western countries hedge against U.S. risks

Snippet: The European Union and Australia agreed to a sweeping trade deal on Tuesday, the latest move by U.S. allies to rethink their economic ties amid deepening global geopolitical uncertainty.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/24/eu-australia-trade-deal-trump-tariffs-war-risks.html

[2026-03-24 15:49 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Brutal, harsh, unforgiving’: EU leader offers bracing message to Australia

Snippet: Europe’s defacto leader came to celebrate a seemingly good news story - the signing of a sweeping free trade deal with Australia - but there was no avoiding the dire state of global affairs when Ursula von der Leyen visited Canberra on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/brutal-harsh-unforgiving-eu-leader-offers-bracing-message-to-australia-20260324-p5tubc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-24 15:43 UTC+10:00] [Business / Companies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Santos halts gas exports from Darwin amid global energy scramble

Snippet: Oil and gas giant Santos has been forced to suspend shipments from a key Australian gas-export terminal just as the war in the Middle East is driving a global energy crisis and igniting the sharpest price rises in years.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/santos-halts-gas-exports-from-darwin-amid-global-energy-scramble-20260324-p5udgx.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-24 15:39 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul reviews naphtha export restrictions amid Mideast supply disruptions

Snippet: The government is considering imposing restrictions on naphtha exports as South Korea is facing supply shortages of the material, widely used across petrochemical and other industries, due to persisting geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, Seoul officials said Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10701493