Topic: Transport — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-03 18:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: US President Donald Trump has warned that Washington “hasn't even started destroying what's left in Iran”, signalling a potential escalation in attacks on infrastructure as efforts continue to restore energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
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[2026-04-03 18:09 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korean stocks soared by nearly 3 percent Friday, as Iran's discussions with Oman on a protocol to monitor traffic through the Strait of Hormuz boosted hopes of easing oil supply disruptions despite heightened tensions in the Middle East. The Korean won strengthened sharply against the US dollar.
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[2026-04-03 18:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Seonjae, a Buddhist nun and temple cuisine master who appeared on “Culinary Class Wars 2,” led foreign diplomats through a meditation session and a traditional Korean temple meal in Seoul, using food as a vehicle to promote peace and coexistence.
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[2026-04-03 18:02 UTC+10:00] [Iran war] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Some carriers have even removed unessential items like in-flight magazines from their planes
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[2026-04-03 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: The Senegalese diaspora, estimated at around 700,000 people, nearly 4% of the population, plays a central role in the country’s economy. Mainly based in Europe and across Africa, it makes a significant contribution to national finances.
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[2026-04-03 18:00 UTC+10:00] [World / Middle East] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Washington/Cairo: US President Donald Trump said America “hasn’t even started destroying what’s left in Iran”, reiterating vows to increase the ferocity of attacks on its infrastructure, as dozens of countries sought ways to restart vital energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
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[2026-04-03 17:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: State media said the bridge, located near Karaj west of Tehran, was hit while people were under the structure and along the riverbank. Witness videos shared online showed smoke rising around the bridge and several explosions as people ran for cover. The attack matters because it appears to have struck a civilian infrastructure site during a public holiday, adding to concern over the widening human cost of the war.
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[2026-04-03 17:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks soared by nearly 3 percent Friday, as Iran's discussions with Oman on a protocol to monitor traffic through the Strait of Hormuz boosted hopes of easing oil supply disruptions despite heightened tensions in the Middle East. The Korean won strengthened sharply against the U.S.
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[2026-04-03 17:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: Traffic along EDSA northbound is virtually zero on April 3, 2026, Good Friday.
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[2026-04-03 17:44 UTC+10:00] [Business / Markets] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Australian petrol and diesel suppliers are diversifying their supply chains to bring in new shipments from five continents, as they scour the globe for extra cargoes to head off the worsening threat of fuel shortages.
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[2026-04-03 17:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: United Airlines is raising checked bag fees by $10 to $50 for travelers purchasing tickets starting Friday, the company confirmed to Fox Business on Thursday.
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[2026-04-03 17:26 UTC+10:00] [Just Security] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Over 100 US experts warn that strikes on civilian infrastructure in Iran may violate international law
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[2026-04-03 17:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Washington Wizards (17-59, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (40-37, 10th in the Eastern Conference)
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[2026-04-03 17:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: New Orleans Pelicans (25-52, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (20-57, 15th in the Western Conference)
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[2026-04-03 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Road Accidents and Incidents
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[2026-04-03 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Tesla] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Shrinking subsidies, new taxes sap China’s EV demand, giving Tesla an edge in global deliveries for first time since fourth quarter of 2024
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[2026-04-03 16:52 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: ITF Secretary General Kim Young-tae and senior transport ministry officials joined industry leaders at the launch ceremony ahead of the main summit on June 30
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[2026-04-03 16:45 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Age
Snippet: A fuel giveaway gimmick in Melbourne’s west devolved into chaos as motorists snarled traffic around the block before police had to step in.
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[2026-04-03 16:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Energy Industry
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[2026-04-03 16:20 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Korea's No. 1 airline teams up with French space firm Exotrail to develop orbital transfer vehicle
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[2026-04-03 16:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: CNBC
Snippet: Shares of Sakura Internet surged as much as 20.2% Friday after Microsoft said it has begun discussions with the Japanese cloud company and SoftBank to develop artificial intelligence infrastructure in Japan.
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[2026-04-03 15:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- Traffic congestion is expected in downtown Seoul this weekend, as major roads will be closed for large-scale rallies and events, police said Friday.
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[2026-04-03 15:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Tiger Woods said he was "just talking to the president" on the phone just after his car crash in Florida last week, according to bodycam footage released by police.
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[2026-04-03 15:06 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]
Source: 9News
Snippet: Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.
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[2026-04-03 15:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: A now hiring sign sits on the side of the road in Garland, Texas, Monday, March 23, 2026. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
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[2026-04-03 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Driver asked the pair blocking his vehicle to move aside, triggering an argument that led to the alleged attack, according to police
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[2026-04-03 14:37 UTC+10:00] [Culture / Art & design] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Hunting for all-ages entertainment this Easter shouldn’t have to break the bank or empty the fuel tank. Think of the city’s galleries, theatres and museums as your own personal treasure map.
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[2026-04-03 14:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: A woman charges her electric vehicle at a PTT gas station in Bangkok on April 2. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
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[2026-04-03 14:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Road Accidents and Incidents
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[2026-04-03 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
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[2026-04-03 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: The quantum threat to Bitcoin resurfaces once every 18 months with the regularity of a Swiss train and the subtlety of a car alarm. I have been through enough of these cycles to set my watch by the pattern. A paper drops. The headlines write themselves. And within 48 hours, investors who have not thought about their cold wallet since the last scare are on the phone asking whether their holdings are safe.
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[2026-04-03 13:56 UTC+10:00] [National / NSW] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Farmers have travelled thousands of kilometres and spent hundreds of dollars in fuel to attend the Sydney Royal Easter Show – but they wouldn’t miss it for the world.
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[2026-04-03 13:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks rose nearly 2.5 percent late Friday morning as Iran is said to be working on a protocol with Oman to monitor traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, raising hopes for the reopening of the crucial shipping waterway.
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[2026-04-03 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Drivers in Big Sur better bring along big money.
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[2026-04-03 13:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Diesel and gasoline prices are expected to spike again next week, as the war in the Middle East drags on, local oil industry sources on Friday said.
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[2026-04-03 13:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS details throughout)
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[2026-04-03 13:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Police discovered several packs of cocaine worth an estimated $1 million hidden in a car’s floorboards during a traffic stop in Merced.
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[2026-04-03 13:01 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: LG Energy Solution said Friday it has become the first battery-maker to join the automotive software marketplace SDVerse, as the South Korean battery giant is accelerating its push into the fast-growing software-defined vehicle market.
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[2026-04-03 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chinese EV maker lifts overseas sales target as rising fuel costs and easing tariffs boost demand abroad
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[2026-04-03 12:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) gets fouled by Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) while driving to the basket in the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, April 2, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
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[2026-04-03 12:35 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section
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[2026-04-03 12:32 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]
Source: 9News
Snippet: Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre
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[2026-04-03 12:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- Sales of imported vehicles in South Korea rose 34.6 percent in March from a year earlier, supported by more working days and robust demand for electric vehicles (EVs), industry data showed Friday.
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[2026-04-03 12:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) said it would carefully balance transparency and confidentiality in deciding which portions of the report by the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) could be disclosed to the public.
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[2026-04-03 12:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Topic:Road Accidents and Incidents
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[2026-04-03 12:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The “boys in blue” will take on a literal meaning this year.
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[2026-04-03 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Alan Chan Chung-yee] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: 60 per cent of outbound travellers expected to head to mainland cities, with high-speed rail continuing to gain popularity as the preferred mode of transport
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[2026-04-03 11:57 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]
Source: 9News
Snippet: Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.
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[2026-04-03 11:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — As millions of Filipinos prepared to travel and attend religious gatherings this Holy Week, General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, took a hands-on approach, hitting the streets to personally inspect security measures at Metro Manila’s busiest transport terminals, churches, and other high-traffic areas at the start of the holiday.
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[2026-04-03 11:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea, April 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kwang Mo Koo, Chairman and CEO of LG Corp., recently visited the United States to review the Group's future growth strategies, focusing on energy infrastructure as a backbone of the AI era.
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