Topic: Trade & Sanctions — Neutral reports only
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[2026-03-05 13:43 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: WASHINGTON (AFP) -- US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday that Donald Trump's 15-percent global tariff is likely to be rolled out this week, as the president moves to rebuild his trade agenda after a major legal setback.
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[2026-03-05 13:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: As the last-place Rangers continue to consider selling off additional pieces ahead of Friday’s trade deadline, there will be a slew of young players left behind looking to establish full-time roles for the future.
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[2026-03-05 12:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Emergency export vouchers and financial aid packages will be provided to small and medium-sized enterprises with exports to the Middle East starting next week to minimize damage stemming from an ongoing regional crisis, the industry ministry said Thursday.
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[2026-03-05 12:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: The master of a tanker reported seeing a large explosion nearby Kuwait's Mubarak al-Kabeer port, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said.
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[2026-03-05 11:07 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Middle powers such as Canada and Australia will be overrun by increasingly assertive global superpowers unless they join together on defence, trade and technology, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has told the Australian parliament in a rare address.
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[2026-03-05 10:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Trent McDuffie (22) during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Nov. 27, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson, File)
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[2026-03-05 10:30 UTC+10:00] [Mark Carney] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Visiting PM tells Australia’s parliament ‘middle power’ countries must work together on defence, trade and AI
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[2026-03-05 10:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: There could actually be power in talking something into existence.
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[2026-03-05 10:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: TAMPA — The Yankees have yet to conduct substantive contract talks with star second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. even though he’s months from free agency, and they did field trade offers for him. But that’s just the business of baseball, both sides agree. Means nothing. Or close to it, anyway.
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[2026-03-05 10:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva smiles during the presentation ceremony of the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour at the Planalto presidential palace in Brasilia, Brazil, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)
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[2026-03-05 10:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A year after Canadian provinces yanked American whiskey from store shelves in a trade clash triggered by President Donald Trump’s tariffs, U.S. spirits exports have collapsed by nearly 70%, gutting what had been one of the industry’s most important overseas markets.
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[2026-03-05 09:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The Rams are going all in after trading for All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie.
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[2026-03-05 08:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (9) skates with the puck as Toronto Maple Leafs center Bobby McMann (74) defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
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[2026-03-05 07:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Pedro Sanchez has doubled down on his criticism of the US and Israel's military action against Iran despite pressure from Donald Trump. (AP: Michael Probst)
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[2026-03-05 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Spain has denied the White House’s claim that Madrid is now cooperating militarily with Washington amid the war with Iran, despite President Donald Trump’s threat to use trade to punish the Spanish authorities for their stance.
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[2026-03-05 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s tea exporters are facing fresh uncertainty as regional conflict disrupts shipping routes to the Middle East while Iran’s currency crisis and banking restrictions continue to complicate the country’s tea-for-oil barter trade with Tehran.
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[2026-03-05 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-03-05 06:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Trent McDuffie won’t have to travel far to meet his new team.
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[2026-03-05 05:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Trent McDuffie (22) during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Nov. 27, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson, File)
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[2026-03-05 04:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: It didn’t take long for news of the blockbuster trade to reach the ears of Patrick Mahomes.
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[2026-03-05 04:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Vancouver Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers looks to move the puck to the goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Utah Mammoth, Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Melissa Majchrzak)
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[2026-03-05 04:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Secondary help appears to be on the way for the Rams.
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[2026-03-05 02:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: Zimbabwe fast-tracked the entry of a ban on raw lithium exports last week after mining companies engaged in an "unacceptable scramble" to export ahead of the planned entry into force, the government said Tuesday.
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[2026-03-05 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has strongly condemned the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran, despite the threat by US President Donald Trump to cut off all trade with Madrid for refusing to allow Washington to use its bases.
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[2026-03-05 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has strongly condemned the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran, despite the threat by US President Donald Trump to cut off all trade with Madrid for refusing to allow Washington to use its bases.
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[2026-03-05 01:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: WASHINGTON — US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday that Donald Trump's 15-percent global tariff is likely to be rolled out this week, as the president moves to rebuild his trade agenda after a major legal setback.
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[2026-03-05 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: New users can trade $10, and get $10 upon signing up with Kalshi promo code NYPMAX.
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[2026-03-05 00:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday that President Donald Trump’s newly announced 15% global tariff will take effect this week, as the administration moves to restore duties after a Supreme Court ruling struck down a key part of the president’s trade agenda.
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[2026-03-04 21:33 UTC+10:00] [Fujian] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Billionaire Robin Zeng Yuqun promises higher investment, touts ‘resilient supply chain and ecosystem’ driving export growth
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[2026-03-04 21:14 UTC+10:00] [US-Israel war on Iran] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: PM says his country will not be complicit in growing conflict in Middle East ‘simply out of fear of reprisals from someone’
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[2026-03-04 20:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez speaks during a panel discussion at the Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)
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[2026-03-04 20:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Cabinet has greenlit a strategic proposal to phase out the cess on imported goods over a four-year period, aiming to lower production costs and revitalize Sri Lanka’s export-led growth.
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[2026-03-04 18:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Local Spain
Snippet: US President Donald Trump threatened Tuesday to sever all trade with Spain after it refused to let US planes use its bases to attack Iran, while also lashing out at Britain for not cooperating more.
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[2026-03-04 17:43 UTC+10:00] [PTT] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The energy firm will maintain prices for 15 days, even as Thailand says it will still export oil to Laos
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[2026-03-04 16:12 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: The Export-Import Bank of Korea said Wednesday it has signed a tripartite memorandum of understanding with Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power and Manila Electric Company to support nuclear power development in the Philippines.
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[2026-03-04 15:55 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: HD Construction Equipment said Wednesday it is hosting the “Operator Challenge” at Conexpo-Con/Agg 2026, North America’s largest construction trade show, being held in Las Vegas this week.
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[2026-03-04 15:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Fuel and fertiliser are key inputs into winter crop growing. (Supplied: Zac Grima)
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[2026-03-04 13:25 UTC+10:00] [Iran] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Delegates to discuss trade and investment deals amid rising global tensions in lead-up to President’s first visit since returning to power
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[2026-03-04 13:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: TOKYO, Japan — Oil prices inched higher in early Asian trade on Wednesday, adding to strong gains this week as ongoing violence in the Middle East disrupted supplies.
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[2026-03-04 11:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: A vessel was struck by an "unknown projectile" seven nautical miles east of Fujairah in the UAE, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported.
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[2026-03-04 11:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Nashville Predators right wing Michael McCarron (47) skate the puck against Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber (7) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
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[2026-03-04 11:45 UTC+10:00] [Sport / NRL] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
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[2026-03-04 11:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: This is the first in a two-part series examining the Jets’ options at quarterback. The first part is a look at the veterans expected to be available via trade or in free agency. The second part will be a look at the NFL draft.
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[2026-03-04 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Spain has said the US should be mindful of international law and bilateral trade agreements with the European Union, after US President Donald Trump threatened to cut off all trade with the country for refusing to let the US military use its bases for missions linked to strikes on Iran.
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[2026-03-04 08:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Ahead of a stretch where the Rangers’ roster could keep changing ahead of the trade deadline, they also lost their captain again.
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[2026-03-04 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Renowned Swedish Master Chef and celebrated television personality Per Morberg, together with famous Swedish Master Baker Martin, visited Sri Lanka on a special culinary and trade mission aimed at strengthening ties between Sri Lanka and the Nordic region.
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[2026-03-04 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Regional Exporters Networking Forum for the Southern Province, organized by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), was successfully held in Matara on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. The primary objectives of the forum were to identify challenges faced by regional exporters and to explore new export opportunities.
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[2026-03-04 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Seemingly no one is throwing snowballs of interest into Mac Jones’ camp.
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[2026-03-04 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in the Oval Office at the White House, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
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[2026-03-04 05:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: RT News
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.
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