[2026-03-18 12:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Curt Cignetti selected as honorary pace car driver for Indy 500

Snippet: Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti speaks during the champions news conference after theiir win against Miami in the College Football Playoff national championship game, on Jan. 20, 2026, in Miami. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/curt-cignetti-indy-500-pace-car-57428df2a02adab11d945b77e5da649b

[2026-03-18 12:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: High fuel costs from Iran war forces Aussies to cancel road trips, cruises

Snippet: Topic:Travel and Tourism

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-18/iran-war-fuel-hikes-affecting-domestic-travel/106463290

[2026-03-18 12:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Marcos says lowering, suspending fuel tax 'depends on trends'

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday said exercising the emergency power to suspend or reduce tax on petroleum products depends on the trends on oil prices, admitting that it is a "very complicated calculation."

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/18/news/marcos-says-lowering-suspending-fuel-tax-depends-on-trends/2302360

[2026-03-18 12:23 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Couple's $800 headache at the bowser as price hikes hurt caravan owners

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/petrol-prices-australia-how-fuel-costs-are-impacting-caravan-drivers/bb380c05-4c26-4895-bae2-4da8a6869682

[2026-03-18 12:02 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Victoria ignored risks before $137m blow-out, delayed myki overhaul

Snippet: Victoria’s transport department failed to resolve early contract disputes and accepted an unrealistic timeline for the rollout of the new myki system before the program suffered a $136.8 million blow-out and an 18-month delay, an audit has found.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/victoria-ignored-risks-before-137m-blow-out-delayed-myki-overhaul-20260317-p5oke1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-18 11:59 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Government races to solve fuel crisis

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/government-races-to-solve-fuel-crisis-20260318-p5oocs.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-18 11:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Stunning hypocrisy of LA City Council chief who cried racism over police stop is exposed

Snippet: Marqueece Harris-Dawson’s traffic stop saga just took a sharp turn.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/17/us-news/la-city-council-chief-stunning-hypocrisy-exposed/

[2026-03-18 11:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Video shows DUI driver who crashed car into tree laughing her way through sobriety tests

Snippet: A suspected drunk driver turned a quiet mountain road into a chaotic crash scene Monday night, and then laughed her way straight into handcuffs.The bizarre incident unfolded around 9 p.m. near Red Rock Road and Burnt Mill Road in the Lake Arrowhead area, where emergency crews rushed to reports of a car that had slammed into a tree.But the wreck was just the beginning.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/17/us-news/video-shows-dui-driver-who-crashed-car-into-tree-laughing-her-way-through-tests/

[2026-03-18 11:30 UTC+10:00] [National / NSW] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Singh beats Smith: How Indian-born entrepreneurs are driving a Sydney business boom

Snippet: Sydney’s India-born population has driven a spike in business creation in the city’s west and north-west as members of that community founded more than half of all new firms across much of that region last year.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/nsw/singh-beats-smith-how-indian-born-entrepreneurs-are-driving-a-sydney-business-boom-20260315-p5oal8.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-18 11:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: NorthPort accelerates Pier 14 infrastructure upgrades

Snippet: ​NorthPort has completed key structural segments of Pier 14 ahead of schedule as part of its three-year terminal modernization program.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/18/business/maritime/northport-accelerates-pier-14-infrastructure-upgrades/2302339

[2026-03-18 11:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Beijing InfoComm China 2026 Conference Lineup Presents Future of AI in Tech Aligning with the Nation's Next Strategic Five-Year Plan

Snippet: BEIJING, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- With the recent ratification of China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), the nation is accelerating 'New Quality Productive Forces' to drive digital transformation across all industries. This strategic shift creates significant momentum for the professional audiovisual (Pro AV) sector, which stands as the backbone of smart infrastructure, AI-integrated systems, and the digital economy—from LED displays and control room visualization to collaboration platforms and immersive media.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696759

[2026-03-18 11:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: GMI Cloud Unveils $12 Billion, 1GW Sovereign AI Infrastructure Initiative in Japan

Snippet: GMI Cloud establishes new paradigm for regional AI sovereignty with Japan-Taiwan-US partnership

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696758

[2026-03-18 11:05 UTC+10:00] [National / Queensland] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: CFMEU inquiry LIVE updates: Probe digs dirt on Cross River Rail as bosses take stand

Snippet: You have reached your maximum number of saved items.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/queensland/cfmeu-inquiry-live-updates-probe-digs-dirt-on-cross-river-rail-as-bosses-take-stand-20260317-p5okes.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-18 11:00 UTC+10:00] [Politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: Government modelling 'more drastic' fuel scenario, Chalmers says, as war rages on

Snippet: Jim Chalmers said the conflict in the Middle East "is a defining influence on global growth and inflation this year, and that’s why it will be a defining influence on the May Budget". Source: AAP / Mick Tsikas

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/jim-chalmers-treasurer-budget-preview-middle-east-war/8557kwm6a

[2026-03-18 11:00 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: Four-day week, jackets off: The world starts cutting back on fuel amid supply concerns

Snippet: Huge queues form for petrol in Sri Lanka as countries in Asia prepare for a fuel crisis, while Australia insists rationing won't be necessary. Source: AAP / Chamila Karunarathne

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/four-day-week-jackets-off-how-australias-response-compares-to-asias-on-fuel-concerns/e6y2hi3o5

[2026-03-18 10:58 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Rideshare fares increase as drivers grapple with soaring fuel prices

Snippet: Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/fuel-crisis-australia-how-rideshare-fares-may-increase-driver-wear-cost-of-petrol-explained/827f5cf7-6f6c-43eb-9672-e79a77459ec7

[2026-03-18 10:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Strong ticket sales help offset rising jet fuel prices, US airlines say

Snippet: An American Airlines jetliner lands on a runway as a United Airlines plane waits for clearance to take off as high winds strafe Denver International Airport Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-war-jet-fuel-prices-f6ba525d65107e5eda8823d5212d7bff

[2026-03-18 10:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: Asia-Pacific markets set to rise as Middle East tensions escalate after UAE energy attacks

Snippet: Asia-Pacific markets were set to climb Wednesday as investors tracked escalating tensions in the Middle East. A fresh wave of attacks on the United Arab Emirates' energy infrastructure has heightened fears of prolonged supply disruptions amid the Iran war.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/18/asia-pacific-markets-nikkei-225-kospi-hang-seng-index.html

[2026-03-18 10:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Albanese flags further moves to shore up fuel ahead of national cabinet

Snippet: Topic:Federal Government

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-18/albanese-calls-national-cabinet-fuel-shortage-fears/106467140

[2026-03-18 10:30 UTC+10:00] [National / WA] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: WA news LIVE: Former council employee arrested at beach car park, accused of fraud, stealing

Snippet: You have reached your maximum number of saved items.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/wa-news-live-former-council-employee-arrested-at-beach-car-park-accused-of-fraud-stealing-20260318-p5okuc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-18 10:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Twitter shareholder lawsuit accusing Elon Musk of driving down stock goes to jury: ‘Knew what he was doing’

Snippet: Closing arguments concluded Tuesday in a trial pitting Elon Musk against Twitter shareholders who say the world’s richest man engaged in a pattern of deceptive behavior that misled investors as he attempted to back out of his $44 billion deal to buy the social media platform in 2022.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/17/business/twitter-shareholder-lawsuit-accusing-elon-musk-of-driving-down-stock-goes-to-jury/

[2026-03-18 10:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Alex Bowman sidelined for 3 more NASCAR races with vertigo

Snippet: Alex Bowman looks on prior to NASCAR’s The Clash preseason auto race, Feb. 4, 2026, in Winston-Salem, N.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/nascar-alex-bowman-vertigo-hendrick-98888d66b089ee876c663cba6df1c7a2

[2026-03-18 10:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Tesla drivers caught in most disgusting acts imaginable at supercharger station

Snippet: A Tesla supercharging station in San Francisco has devolved into a full-blown nightmare for locals — complete with late-night chaos, traffic jams and even people relieving themselves on nearby buildings.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/17/us-news/sf-residents-rage-over-chaos-at-tesla-charging-lot/

[2026-03-18 10:26 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: Australia's most valuable company names new CEO

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/business-news-bhp-australian-mining-giant-names-new-ceo-as-mike-henry-departs/73293930-01f1-4a2d-883d-79cd4bf21f57

[2026-03-18 10:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: AP News

Title: NASCAR suspends Daniel Dye for mocking David Malukas during livestream

Snippet: Driver Daniel Dye (43) is seen during qualifying for the NASCAR Weather Guard Truck Series, March 16, 2024, in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/nascar-daniel-dye-suspended-david-malukas-livestream-3e6730a5d383fa2a8d8a2368a0c71e22

[2026-03-18 10:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Half-naked twerking spring breaker hurled from Jeep in horrifying Texas crash: video

Snippet: A half-naked reveler in Texas twerked atop a speeding jeep moments before the vehicle’s drunk driver smashed into a car and sent him flying, a viral video shows.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/17/us-news/topless-twerking-spring-breaker-hurled-from-jeep-in-horrifying-texas-crash/

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

Source: ABC News

Title: Bali becomes a ghost town for new year. Here's why

Snippet: Traditional police patrol roads including highways to ensure they remain empty on Nyepi day. (Antara Foto: Fikri Yusuf via Reuters)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-18/nyepi-balinese-day-of-silence-new-year/106462012

[2026-03-18 09:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Accused DUI driver in fiery SoCal wreck that killed 4 breaks down in court

Snippet: An alleged drunk driver charged with killing four people in a fiery, chain-reaction crash involving a California Highway Patrol officer broke down Tuesday during a court appearance on murder charges.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/17/us-news/dui-driver-in-fiery-socal-wreck-that-killed-4-breaks-down-in-court-while-facing-murder-charges/

[2026-03-18 09:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Video shows Cybertruck nearly drive mom and baby off overpass: lawsuit

Snippet: A Houston woman sued Tesla last month after she says her Cybertruck, allegedly operating in self-driving mode, was captured on camera nearly sending her and her infant off a bridge before ultimately crashing into an overpass barrier.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/17/us-news/tesla-sued-after-cybertruck-on-autopilot-crashes-nearly-drives-off-houston-overpass/

[2026-03-18 09:24 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Trump-appointed intelligence official resigns over Iran war

Snippet: Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/joe-kent-donald-trumpappointed-intelligence-official-resigns-over-iran-war-says-iran-posed-no-imminent-threat/752d5c36-6099-4f1c-b495-35459d02d7d9

[2026-03-18 09:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Two charged with manslaughter over fatal Bruce Highway crash

Snippet: Topic:Traffic Offences

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-18/qld-charges-laid-over-bruce-highway-crash-in-burpengary/106467050

[2026-03-18 09:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Off-duty NYPD cop shoots man in the head after tracking his wife’s stolen car: sources

Snippet: An off-duty NYPD cop shot and gravely wounded a man suspected of stealing his wife’s car in the Bronx late Monday, law enforcement sources said.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/17/us-news/off-duty-nypd-cop-shoots-man-in-the-head-after-tracking-his-wifes-stolen-car-sources/

[2026-03-18 08:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: NYC Crowned #1 Best Food Destination in the US and #7 in the world

Snippet: The Big Apple is the No. 1 food destination in the US, according to a perplexing new survey from SIXT, a premium car-service provider based in Germany.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/17/lifestyle/nyc-crowned-1-best-food-destination-in-the-us-and-7-in-the-world/

[2026-03-18 08:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Long Island driver who torpedoed into oncoming traffic had downed whiskey, hit 70 mph: DA

Snippet: The Long Island who torpedoed into oncoming traffic in a wrong-way crash that killed an elderly couple known had hit 70 mph after downing whiskey and Cokes, prosecutors said.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/17/us-news/long-island-driver-who-torpedoed-into-oncoming-traffic-had-downed-whiskey-hit-70-mph-da/

[2026-03-18 08:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: It’s hammer time: Get this DeWalt Hammer Drill for 30% off today

Snippet: Spring is around the corner and home projects await. This DeWalt Hammer Drill deal, however? Probably not.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/17/shopping/take-30-off-dewalt-20v-max-xr-cordless-hammer-drill-driver/

[2026-03-18 08:01 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 90]

Source: 9News

Title: Police launch manhunt after man shot at Melbourne shopping strip

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

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/police-launch-manhunt-after-man-shot-at-melbourne-shopping-strip/01d99108-acd5-4e05-9f39-0970cce3f388

[2026-03-18 07:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Denny Hamlin roars back to win in Las Vegas and F1's Mercedes posts back-to-back 1-2 finishes

Snippet: Denny Hamlin (11) performs a burnout after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Sunday, March 15, 2026, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/nhra-racing-denny-hamlin-kyle-larson-alex-palou-kimi-antonelli-202f29b9624e2cf7c98903e872480cf2

[2026-03-18 07:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: [Helena Oh] 1 million TPS: The internet of money for the AI era

Snippet: Stablecoins can no longer be explained solely in the language of speculative assets. What matters now is not price, but infrastructure.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10696451

[2026-03-18 07:24 UTC+10:00] [US politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Democrats urge windfall tax as big oil set to make billions from Iran war

Snippet: Progressive and green groups join call for tax on major fossil-fuel companies to help offset rising living costs

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/17/democrats-windfall-tax-fossil-fuel-companies-iran-war

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

Source: ABC News

Title: Fuel and fertiliser shortage hits at crunch time for farmers

Snippet: Daniel Linklater says uncertain access to fuel and fertiliser has eroded confidence in the season. (ABC Rural: Timu King)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-18/fuel-and-fertiliser-shortage-hits-as-farmers-sow-winter-crops/106459560

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Government has acted to prevent an energy crisis - President - DailyNews

Snippet: Uninterrupted supply of fuel, maintenance of essential services Secured reliable partner to supply Diesel, Crude Oil and Petrol Emergency procurements through diplomatic channels

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/18/local/968659/government-has-acted-to-prevent-an-energy-crisis-president/

[2026-03-18 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Issues in QR code activation resolved now - Minister - DailyNews

Snippet: The majority of issues that arose during the implementation of the fuel QR code system have now been resolved, Cabinet Spokesperson, Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/18/local/968665/issues-in-qr-code-activation-resolved-now-minister/

[2026-03-18 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Limited bus, train transport services today - DailyNews

Snippet: Public transportation services will operate on a limited schedule on Wednesdays, declared a Government holiday, Cabinet Spokesman and Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa announced.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/18/local/968656/limited-bus-train-transport-services-today/

[2026-03-18 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Israel and America The illusion of control - DailyNews

Snippet: War has erupted between the United States, Israel, and Iran, shattering assumptions that calibrated pressure could prevent a wider conflict.The road to war was not paved by a sober calculation of costs and benefits, but by an illusion of control: the belief that USA and Israel could coerce Iran into submission through threats, deployments and limited strikes without triggering a broader regional conflagration.War between the United States, Israel and Iran has now moved from threat to reality.By manufacturing an atmosphere

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/18/general-opinion/968596/israel-and-america-the-illusion-of-control/

[2026-03-18 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: School week made four days amid fuel crisis - DailyNews

Snippet: The Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Ministry issued instructions regarding the daily administration and teaching-learning process of schools in light of the prevailing global fuel crisis.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/18/local/968689/school-week-made-four-days-amid-fuel-crisis/

[2026-03-18 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Dillon Brooks’ erratic driving could cause ‘catastrophic collision’ weeks before DUI arrest: Police report

Snippet: Just weeks before Dillon Brooks was arrested for DUI earlier this month, cops in Arizona expressed serious concern about the NBA player’s driving.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/17/sports/dillon-brooks-cited-for-reckless-driving-weeks-before-dui-arrest/

[2026-03-18 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Special QR for SME and large industries, tourism sectors - DailyNews

Snippet: Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Minister Sunil Handunnetti told Parliament yesterday that all small, medium and large scale manufacturing and export oriented industries and tourism sector will be provided with uninterrupted fuel and 750 industries have already been registered to avail this facility.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/18/local/968695/special-qr-for-sme-and-large-industries-tourism-sectors/

[2026-03-18 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Concerned over possible power cuts with fuel crisis - Sajith - DailyNews

Snippet: Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa inquired from the Government as to what steps it has taken to avoid a fuel crisis in the country, in the face of the ongoing war in the Middle East and questioned whether there will be a power cut.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/18/politics/968692/concerned-over-possible-power-cuts-with-fuel-crisis-sajith/

[2026-03-18 06:34 UTC+10:00] [Politics] [Factuality: 100]

Source: SBS News

Title: The 90-day question looming over Australia's fuel price pain

Snippet: Australia's oil strategy has pivoted from producer to importer — with most refined oil coming from our Asian neighbours.

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/the-90-day-question-looming-over-australias-fuel-price-pain/zjxno4pbs

[2026-03-18 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Hayleys Mobility introduces premium OMODA C9 PHEV range in SL - DailyNews

Snippet: Hayleys Mobility has introduced the OMODA C9 PHEV as an extension to its new energy vehicle portfolio, the premium OJ (OMODA & JAECOO) range in Sri Lanka.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/18/business/968405/hayleys-mobility-introduces-premium-omoda-c9-phev-range-in-sl/