[2026-02-16 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong banks lure wealthy clients with gold, mahjong sets, fireworks

Snippet: HSBC, Hang Seng Bank, Standard Chartered, Citibank and DBS offer the metal to select clients while it hovers near a record high

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3343663/hong-kong-banks-lure-wealthy-clients-gold-mahjong-sets-fireworks-during-holiday

[2026-02-16 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Janani wins two Golds at Para Athletics Grand Prix - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s para athlete Janani Dananjana came to the fore winning two gold medals at the 2026 World Para Athletics Grand Prix concluded over the weekend in Dubai. Sri Lanka team won five medals in this meet. Apart from Dhananjana’s two golds three more silver medals were won by Sri Lankans men’s para athletes Saman Subasingha and Buddhika Heshan.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/16/sports/951976/janani-wins-two-golds-at-para-athletics-grand-prix/

[2026-02-15 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How AI, quantum computing could help US overcome China’s rare earths advantage

Snippet: Technologies for synthesising substitutes or alloys could cut time required to secure critical materials to just a few years

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3343609/could-us-unlock-chinas-rare-earths-grip-ai-and-quantum-computing

[2026-02-15 20:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Rappler

Title: NBA commissioner Adam Silver sends message to tanking teams

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/sports/nba/commissioner-adam-silver-sends-message-tanking-teams/

[2026-02-15 17:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Everyone became greedy’: how Vietnam’s crypto gold rush ended in ruins

Snippet: Vietnam’s crypto boom faces a harsh winter as investors lose fortunes, bankruptcies and lay-offs roil the industry

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3343615/how-things-went-downhill-vietnams-once-booming-cryptocurrency-traders

[2026-02-14 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s gold rush: why families are doubling down on precious metals

Snippet: Gold is becoming more popular in China ahead of the Lunar New Year, with households viewing the asset as a safety net amid an uncertain economy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3343554/chinas-gold-rush-why-families-are-doubling-down-precious-metals

[2026-02-14 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The South Korean monk who showed country’s snowboarders the path to Olympic glory

Snippet: Gold medallist Choi Ga-on, silver medallist Kim Sang-kyum and bronze medallist Yu Seung-eun all benefited from Venerable Hosan’s influence

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3343575/south-korean-monk-who-showed-countrys-snowboarders-path-olympic-glory

[2026-02-13 22:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: CATL, CMOC Group, Laopu Gold join Hang Seng Index in latest quarterly review

Snippet: The three companies will be added to the gauge after the market close on March 6, while car dealer Zhongsheng Group will be removed

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3343521/catl-cmoc-group-laopu-gold-join-hang-seng-index-latest-quarterly-review

[2026-02-13 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Fans joke that China’s wait for Winter Olympics gold is ‘like passing the parcel’

Snippet: Sun Long’s speedskating silver was just the fourth medal of the Games for Chinese delegation, with gold still remaining out of reach

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3343494/winter-olympics-china-fans-joke-wait-gold-medal-passing-parcel

[2026-02-13 21:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Gold rush backlash: why China is clamping down on ‘get rich’ promises

Snippet: Regulators intervene to contain fallout after volatility in global prices sparks market turmoil at home

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/economic-indicators/article/3343471/china-tightens-gold-trading-rules-shenzhen-after-platforms-collapse

[2026-02-13 18:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korean denies Chloe Kim Olympics three-peat with women’s halfpipe gold win

Snippet: Games debutant Choi Ga-on wanted to quit after crashing on first run on snowboard, but recovered to post highest score on her third go

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3343447/south-korean-denies-chloe-kim-winter-olympics-three-peat-womens-half-pipe-gold-win

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks decline after US rout on AI disruption jitters

Snippet: Sell-offs also whiplash commodity markets, with both gold and silver slumping as traders unwind positions to cover soured bets on equities

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3343394/hong-kong-stocks-decline-taking-cues-us-rout-jitters-about-ai-disruption

[2026-02-13 12:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China ‘genius’ girl, 10, invests lucky money in gold to keep parents from spending

Snippet: On social media, many humorously asked the mother about her daughter’s next investment move

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3343388/china-genius-girl-10-began-buying-gold-3-years-ago-avoid-parents-spending-her-lucky-money

[2026-02-13 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Janani wins Gold at World Para Athletics Grand Prix - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s rising para-athletics star Janani Dhananjana clinched a gold medal at the 2026 World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Dubai on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/13/sports/950675/janani-wins-gold-at-world-para-athletics-grand-prix/

[2026-02-13 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Winter sports body apologises after ‘karma’ comment on Eileen Gu’s Olympic silver

Snippet: The FIS also deleted the social media comment, which appeared under video of Switzerland’s Mathilde Gremaud defending slopestyle gold medal

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3343359/winter-sports-world-body-apologises-after-karma-comment-eileen-gus-olympic-silver

[2026-02-12 22:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: environmental defenders

Snippet: Philippine News Rappler Talk: What the world can learn from Philippine seas Environment Worsening floods? Stop Manila Bay reclamations, say groups Feb 12, 2026 7:02 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Explainers Why are Masungi caretakers opposing a wind energy project? Feb 3, 2026 11:56 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Top 5 News Today EJ Obiena nails his 1st gold for 2026 | The wRap

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/environmental-defenders/

[2026-02-12 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese premier tours rare earths production hub amid rising US tech rivalry

Snippet: Premier Li Qiang called for China to consolidate its lead in industries like rare earths, where Beijing has a strategic edge over Washington

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3343328/chinese-premier-tours-rare-earths-production-hub-amid-rising-us-tech-rivalry

[2026-02-11 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Meet Alex Hall, Team USA freestyle skier at the 2026 Winter Olympics

Snippet: The Switzerland-raised gold medallist, who’s in a long-term relationship with a fellow skier, says he’s prioritising fun over defending his title

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3343182/meet-alex-hall-freestyle-skiings-2022-olympic-champion-competing-milano-cortina-2026

[2026-02-11 20:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong Rugby Union | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Hong Kong men start bid to join 7s elite at SVNS 3 against Samoa, Tonga, ColombiaNational Games gold medallists must finish in the top two in eight-team tournament in Dubai to progress to next stage in February.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/hong-kong-rugby-union

[2026-02-11 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Le secteur minier africain à la recherche de partenariats

Snippet: Au deuxième jour du Mining Indaba, les participants ont échangé mardi (10.02) sur les minerais critiques en Afrique. Le Mining Indaba est le plus grand rendez-vous du secteur minier en Afrique. Cela se passe en Afrique du Sud. Depuis hier jusqu’à jeudi, les invités échangent autour du partenariat. Car en la matière, la coopération entre les pays africains est plutôt absente.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/fr/edition-mining-indaba-accent-partenariats-entre-eux-pays-africains-mal-cooperer-secteur-minier/a-75901173

[2026-02-11 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Canadian mining firm says its abducted workers found dead in Mexico - DailyNews

Snippet: A Canadian mining company says some of its workers who were abducted from a project site in Mexico last month have been found dead.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/11/world/949006/canadian-mining-firm-says-its-abducted-workers-found-dead-in-mexico/

[2026-02-10 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Meet Breezy Johnson, who won the US’ first gold medal at the Winter Olympics

Snippet: The ski racer, who came out as bisexual in 2022, has made a stellar comeback following injury and a drug-testing-related suspension

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3343062/meet-breezy-johnson-lgbtq-athlete-who-won-us-first-gold-winter-olympics

[2026-02-10 14:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ka Ying Rising wins trial ‘as you’d expect’ as Hayes looks to continue good run

Snippet: The world’s best sprinter goes for a historic 18th straight win in the Group One Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup (1,400m) on February 22

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3343002/ka-ying-rising-wins-barrier-trial-youd-expect-david-hayes-looks-continue-hot-streak

[2026-02-10 13:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: US containerized drone swarms no silver bullet vs China - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/us-containerized-drone-swarms-no-silver-bullet-vs-china/

[2026-02-10 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Eileen Gu says she’s skiing better than ever ahead of Winter Olympic golds defence

Snippet: With big air and halfpipe still to come, skier says slopestyle silver medal-winning run was a big confidence boost

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3342972/chinas-eileen-gu-says-shes-skiing-better-ever-ahead-winter-olympic-golds-defence

[2026-02-10 08:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Mexico says 5 of 10 workers kidnapped from Canadian miner found dead

Snippet: The workers were kidnapped on January 23 from a silver mining project in Mexico’s violence-plagued Sinaloa state

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3342978/3-kidnapped-miners-found-dead-mexico-countrys-mining-chamber-says

[2026-02-10 06:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Issuance of heavy mineral mining permits temporarily suspended - DailyNews

Snippet: The government has decided to temporarily suspend the issuance of all mineral mining permits except for materials related to the construction sector until the new national mineral policy is approved by the Cabinet and passed through Parliament.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/10/business/948175/issuance-of-heavy-mineral-mining-permits-temporarily-suspended/

[2026-02-10 00:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Gu says she’s skiing with ‘weight of 2 countries on my shoulders’ after Games silver

Snippet: Switzerland’s Mathilde Gremaud wins slopestyle gold for second Winter Olympics running after Eileen Gu falls at start of final run

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3342958/milano-cortina-winter-olympics-eileen-gu-takes-slopestyle-silver-again-gremaud-defends-title

[2026-02-09 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Sun Yingsha wins first Asian Cup singles title, while Wang Chuqin successfully defends crown

Snippet: China’s women’s team completed clean sweep of medals; Japan’s Harimoto won silver and compatriot Togami won bronze in the men’s singles

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3342913/sun-yingsha-wins-first-asian-cup-singles-title-while-wang-chuqin-successfully-defends-crown

[2026-02-08 22:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Vonn breaks leg in crash as US teammate Johnson wins downhill Olympic gold

Snippet: The American star had been trying to claim her fourth Olympic medal in her favoured discipline at the Milano Cortina Games

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3342839/lindsey-vonn-airlifted-hospital-after-horror-fall-womens-downhill-winter-olympics

[2026-02-08 20:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong foilist Cheung Ka-long finally gets on podium with bronze in Turin

Snippet: Two-time Olympic champ had reached podium only twice in 12 events since winning gold in Paris, but his coach said it was only a matter of time

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3342828/hong-kong-foilist-cheung-ka-long-finally-gets-podium-bronze-turin-grand-prix

[2026-02-08 19:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: EJ Obiena gets 'missing piece' with Asian Indoor Championships gold

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/people/athletes/ej-obiena-missing-piece-gold-asian-indoor-athletics-championships-2026/

[2026-02-08 07:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan’s Kimura wins Olympic snowboard big air gold

Snippet: He scored 179.5 points to top the podium, edging out compatriot Ryoma Kimata and defending Olympic champion Su Yiming of China

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3342791/japans-kimura-wins-olympic-snowboard-big-air-gold

[2026-02-07 22:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong claim ‘incredible, beautiful’ gold at Asian Road Cycling Championships

Snippet: City team beat favourites Kazakhstan to claim victory in mixed relay time trial for first continental title since 2018

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3342773/hong-kong-claim-incredible-beautiful-gold-medal-asian-road-cycling-championships

[2026-02-07 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Silver surfers: how China ‘granfluencers’ steal spotlight, taking over social media

Snippet: Some firms managing granfluencers exploit young people’s compassion by scheduling late-night live-streams for seniors to encourage tipping

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3342207/silver-surfers-how-china-granfluencers-steal-spotlight-taking-over-social-media

[2026-02-07 15:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How people like 70-year-old Chow Yun-fat keep pushing their endurance limits

Snippet: Chow ran a half-marathon last year, while silver stars like Natalie Grabow, Jeannie Rice and Hiromu Inada are breaking records. Here’s how

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3342586/how-people-70-year-old-chow-yun-fat-keep-pushing-their-endurance-limits-they-age

[2026-02-07 07:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Is Germany's gold safe in New York?

Snippet: To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/is-germanys-gold-safe-in-new-york/video-75766873

[2026-02-07 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Red, gold and reunion - DailyNews

Snippet: Warm hues of red and gold, the fragrance of traditional dishes, and the sound of laughter filled the ballroom of the Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel as the Embassy of Viet Nam in Sri Lanka hosted the Community Tet Program, celebrating Vietnam’s traditional Lunar New Year. Held under the patronage of the Vietnamese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Trinh Thi Tam, the event brought together the Vietnamese community living in Sri Lanka, Sri Lankan friends, members of the media, and the staff and

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/07/culture-art/946928/red-gold-and-reunion/

[2026-02-06 16:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Winter Olympics 2026 guide: All you need to know about the Milano Cortina Games

Snippet: Some of the action has already begun, but the Games officially begin on Friday, with the first gold medals awarded on Saturday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3342615/winter-olympics-2026-guide-all-you-need-know-about-milano-cortina-games

[2026-02-06 13:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks drop as mainland tech firms, metals and crypto slide

Snippet: Hang Seng Index follows US declines as AI worries and falling prices for gold, silver and cryptocurrency rattle investors

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3342582/hong-kong-stocks-plunge-led-mainland-tech-firms-amid-global-sell-gold-crypto

[2026-02-06 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Meet Ilia Malinin, figure skating superstar and Winter Olympic gold favourite

Snippet: Both parents of the record-breaking, two-time World Champion American figure skater represented Uzbekistan in the Winter Olympics

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3342463/meet-ilia-malinin-figure-skating-quad-god-whos-favourite-winter-olympic-gold

[2026-02-06 05:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Zambia lead poisoning victims sue mining giant

Snippet: To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/zambia-lead-poisoning-victims-sue-mining-giant/video-75829344

[2026-02-06 01:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: د سرو زرو بیه نوې ریکارډ کچې ته رسیدلې

Snippet: To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/ps/gold-price-reaches-new-record-high/video-75693216

[2026-02-06 00:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s Chloe Leung narrowly pipped to Asian cycling gold in Saudi Arabia

Snippet: The 29-year-old is beaten to top honours by Kazakhstan’s Rinata Sultanova but city squad already on course for two-medal target

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3342552/hong-kongs-chloe-leung-narrowly-pipped-asian-cycling-gold-saudi-arabia

[2026-02-06 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s new golden rule: dig deeper mines, boost reserves and hedge global risks

Snippet: China Gold Association vows tech breakthroughs in deep mining and nanogold, and a state-owned miner seeks a fourfold increase in gold output from mineral deposits

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342532/china-eyes-gold-production-surge-amid-de-dollarisation-drive-aiming-hedge-global-risks

[2026-02-05 22:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: सोने और चांदी की कीमतों में अचानक क्यों आई गिरावट?

Snippet: 29 जनवरी को सोने की कीमत रिकॉर्ड स्तर पर पहुंच गई थी. यह 5,580 डॉलर प्रति औंस से भी ऊपर पहुंच गई थी. लेकिन अगले ही दिन, यानी 30 जनवरी को, सोने में कई सालों की सबसे बड़ी एक-दिवसीय गिरावट देखने को मिली, जब इसकी कीमत करीब 9 फीसदी गिर गई.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/hi/why-gold-and-silver-prices-suddenly-collapsed/a-75817702

[2026-02-05 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Macroscope | Blame Trump, not Asian investors, for gold and silver volatility

Snippet: The global uncertainty stemming from Trump’s behaviour is roiling precious metals markets far more than any investment from Asia

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3342464/why-trump-not-asian-investors-blame-gold-and-silver-volatility

[2026-02-05 17:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Meet Stephanie Cavalli, the 49-year-old model who opened Chanel’s show

Snippet: Viral stars Alex Consani, Awar Odhiang and Bhavitha Mandava turned heads at Matthieu Blazy’s show – but all eyes were on the silver-haired Cavalli

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3342474/meet-stephanie-cavalli-49-year-old-model-who-opened-chanels-paris-haute-couture-show

[2026-02-05 16:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Gold's center of gravity moving from West to East - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/golds-center-of-gravity-moving-from-west-to-east/

[2026-02-04 15:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong equestrian learns age is no barrier to success at inspiring 5-star show

Snippet: Clarissa Lyra treasures opportunity to watch likes of Roger-Yves Bost and Olympic silver medallist John Whittaker in action at horse show

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3342317/hong-kong-equestrian-lyra-learns-age-no-barrier-success-inspiring-5-star-show