[2026-01-28 22:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong police arrest 7 over bogus HK$10 million bankruptcy loan scheme

Snippet: Investigation uncovers loan racket posing as debt‑relief service, deceiving nearly 100 residents

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3341575/hong-kong-police-arrest-7-over-bogus-hk10-million-bankruptcy-loan-scheme

[2026-01-28 22:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Kako jedan njemački preduzetnik u Venecueli prkosi krizi

Snippet: Ipak, teretni brod sa bezglutenskom tjesteninom je sada na putu. Pet dana brod plovi iz Paname ka La Gvajri, „kapiji Venecuele", karipskoj luci udaljenoj svega 20 kilometara od glavnog grada Karakasa. Njegov dolazak se željno iščekuje. Jer nikada do sada se ova posebna vrsta tjestenine, koju proizvodi Tilo Šmic, nije prodavala tako dobro.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/bs/kako-jedan-njema%C4%8Dki-preduzetnik-u-venecueli-prkosi-krizi/a-75489265

[2026-01-28 21:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: RW’s London visit: Former Presidential Secretary Saman Ekanayake remanded - DailyNews

Snippet: Former Presidential Secretary Saman Ekanayake has been remanded until February 11 by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court in connection with the investigation into former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s official trip to London for the graduation ceremony of his wife, Professor Maithri Wickremesinghe.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/28/local/941593/rws-london-visit-former-presidential-secretary-saman-ekanayake-remanded/

[2026-01-28 21:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Alleged misuse of state funds during UK visit; Former President Ranil to face charges in March - DailyNews

Snippet: Investigations into former President Ranil Wickremesinghe will be completed within a month, and formal charges are expected to be filed in March, the Attorney General’s office informed the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today (28).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/28/local/941553/alleged-misuse-of-state-funds-during-uk-visit-former-president-ranil-to-face-charges-in-march/

[2026-01-28 21:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Chinese-language crime networks now drive 20% of crypto laundering - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/chinese-language-crime-networks-now-drive-20-of-crypto-laundering/

[2026-01-28 20:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: LPL match fixing: Tamim Rahman fined Rs. 24 Mn with suspended jail term - DailyNews

Snippet: In a landmark ruling for Sri Lankan cricket, the court has imposed a Rs. 24 million fine on Tamim Rahman, the owner of the Dambulla Thunders franchise.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/28/breaking-news/941518/lpl-match-fixing-tamim-rahman-fined-rs-24-mn-with-suspended-jail-term/

[2026-01-28 20:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Saman Ekanayake, former Secretary to the President, appears at Colombo Magistrate’s Court after evading CID arrest - DailyNews

Snippet: Former Secretary to the President, Saman Ekanayake, appeared before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today, following his absence when the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) attempted to take him into custody.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/28/local/941502/saman-ekanayake-former-secretary-to-the-president-appears-at-colombo-magistrates-court-after-evading-cid-arrest/

[2026-01-28 19:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: South Korea's ex-first lady jailed 20 months for bribery - DailyNews

Snippet: The wife of South Korea’s ousted former president has been sentenced to 20 months in jail for accepting bribes from the controversial Unification Church.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/28/breaking-news/941491/south-koreas-ex-first-lady-jailed-20-months-for-bribery/

[2026-01-28 19:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe appears before court - DailyNews

Snippet: Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe appeared at the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today (28) as proceedings resumed in the case filed under the Public Property Act.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/28/local/941484/former-president-ranil-wickremesinghe-appears-before-court/

[2026-01-28 18:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Trinco Buddha Statue Incident: Balangoda Kassapa Thero and others further remanded - DailyNews

Snippet: The Trincomalee Magistrate’s Court today (28) ordered ten individuals, including Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero, to be further remanded in connection with an alleged violation of coastal conservation laws. The remand will continue until 2 February.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/28/local/941440/trinco-buddha-statue-incident-balangoda-kassapa-thero-and-others-further-remanded/

[2026-01-28 17:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Baguio investment scammer gets prison time, ordered to pay P82M to victims

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/luzon/baguio-court-convicts-ex-insurance-executive-catherine-belleza-investment-scam/

[2026-01-28 17:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Ex‑President Gotabaya and former officials to be served notices over alleged unlawful compensation following Aragalaya property damage - DailyNews

Snippet: The Supreme Court today directed that notices be served on several respondents, including former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. This is in connection with a Fundamental Rights petition challenging alleged unlawful compensation payments to former Ministers and Members of Parliament.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/28/local/941433/ex-president-gotabaya-and-former-officials-to-be-served-notices-over-alleged-unlawful-compensation-following-aragalaya-property-damage/

[2026-01-28 17:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korea’s ex-first lady gets 20 months’ jail for corruption

Snippet: A court sentenced Kim for receiving luxury items from an official linked to the Unification Church

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3341511/south-koreas-ex-first-lady-kim-keon-hee-gets-20-months-jail-corruption

[2026-01-28 16:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: FACT CHECK: Atong Ang not sentenced to death over missing sabungeros case

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/atong-ang-no-death-sentence-missing-sabungeros/

[2026-01-28 16:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Deputy chief minister of India's Maharashtra dies in plane crash - DailyNews

Snippet: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) supremo Ajit Pawar and four others were killed on Wednesday (January 28, 2026) after an aircraft carrying them crash landed in Baramati in Pune district.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/28/breaking-news/941402/deputy-chief-minister-of-indias-maharashtra-dies-in-plane-crash/

[2026-01-28 15:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Police warn social media users against sharing private and abusive content online - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sri Lanka Police have issued a warning to social media users that sharing private, pornographic, or abusive videos can be a criminal offense. Citizens are urged to respect others’ privacy and act responsibly online to avoid legal consequences.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/28/local/941395/police-warn-social-media-users-against-sharing-private-and-abusive-content-online/

[2026-01-28 15:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Spurs' Wembanyama 'horrified' by Minneapolis reaction 'like murder of civilians is acceptable'

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/sports/nba/victor-wembanyama-horrified-deaths-minneapolis/

[2026-01-28 15:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Trump says Alex Pretti, man shot in Minnesota, should not have carried gun

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/us-canada/minnesota-shooting-pretti-updates-january-27-2026/

[2026-01-28 14:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Court to reconsider case against Former President Ranil - DailyNews

Snippet: The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court is set to resume proceedings today (28) regarding the case against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/28/local/941362/court-to-reconsider-case-against-former-president-ranil/

[2026-01-28 13:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Police inspect vehicles for roadworthiness in Ginigathhena - DailyNews

Snippet: Ginigathhena Police Traffic Division has taken steps to temporarily suspend the operation of 12 vehicles that were plying through Ginigathhena town on Monday night after finding various defects in them.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/28/lawnorder/941139/police-inspect-vehicles-for-roadworthiness-in-ginigathhena/

[2026-01-28 13:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Ten illegal constructions in Kandy City given notice for demolition - DailyNews

Snippet: Kandy Municipal Commissioner Indika Abeysinghe said that a written notice has been sent to the owners of 10 illegally constructed buildings within the Kandy city limits, in accordance with a Court order to demolish them immediately.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/28/lawnorder/941162/ten-illegal-constructions-in-kandy-city-given-notice-for-demolition/

[2026-01-28 13:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Six police officers interdicted over priest’s assault - DailyNews

Snippet: Six police officers attached to the Gampaha Divisional Crime Detective Bureau (DCDB) have been interdicted following their arrest over the alleged assault of a Catholic priest, Sri Lanka Police said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/28/breaking-news/941242/six-police-officers-interdicted-over-priests-assault/

[2026-01-28 09:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: After killings in Minneapolis, Trump says will ‘de-escalate a little bit’

Snippet: US ‘border tsar’ meets with Minnesota leaders after the fatal shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti sparks a full-blown crisis

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3341470/trump-says-will-de-escalate-little-bit-minneapolis-amid-outcry-over-killings

[2026-01-28 07:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Fernando, Kaleel fly Lankan flag into J30 Tennis quarters - DailyNews

Snippet: Ganuka Fernando and Aahil Kaleel became the only Sri Lankan players to qualify for the quarter-finals at the ITF Junior World Tennis J30 Colombo Week 1 tournament, played at the SLTA clay courts in Colombo yesterday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/28/sports/941203/fernando-kaleel-fly-lankan-flag-into-j30-tennis-quarters/

[2026-01-28 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Havelocks and CH in impressive wins - DailyNews

Snippet: Havelock Sports Club and CH and FC ended the First Round of the Maliban A Division League Rugby Tournament on a high note after recording hard-fought victories over Police Sports Club and Air Force last week end.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/28/sports/940813/havelocks-and-ch-in-impressive-wins/

[2026-01-28 06:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: UN chief warns ‘law of the jungle’ is replacing rule of law - DailyNews

Snippet: Warning that the “rule of law is being replaced by the law of the jungle,” the UN Secretary-General on Monday urged world powers to recommit to international law as the foundation of peace, justice and multilateral cooperation.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/28/world/941057/un-chief-warns-law-of-the-jungle-is-replacing-rule-of-law/

[2026-01-28 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Wijemanne brothers clinch YETI SSC Open Doubles - DailyNews

Snippet: Brothers Thehan Wijemanne and Methvan Wijemanne delivered another outstanding performance to win the Men’s Doubles title at the YETI SSC Open Tennis Championships 2026, held at the SSC Tennis Courts, Maitland Place in Colombo.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/28/sports/940822/wijemanne-brothers-clinch-yeti-ssc-open-doubles/

[2026-01-28 02:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong drivers warned to look out for sham compensation claims

Snippet: Some motorists hit with sudden massive civil claims well after police close minor traffic cases

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3341462/hong-kong-drivers-warned-look-out-sham-compensation-claims

[2026-01-28 01:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: ANAMOLA apresenta queixa-crime contra polícia moçambicana

Snippet: "Foram assassinados dois membros de forma brutal, mas é preciso compreender que o ANAMOLA perde membros um pouco por cada província e nós estamos aqui para reafirmar que é preciso que se pare com essas perseguições políticas, porque os números estão a tornar-se alarmantes e é preciso ter a consciência das consequências desses atos", afirmou Messias Uarene, secretário-geral do Aliança Nacional para um Moçambique Livre e Autónomo (ANAMOLA), à porta da Procuradoria-Geral da República (PGR), em Maputo.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-002/anamola-apresenta-queixa-crime-contra-pol%C3%ADcia-mo%C3%A7ambicana-por-homic%C3%ADdio-dos-seus-membros/a-75681010

[2026-01-28 01:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Judge orders ICE chief to court over Trump’s immigration crackdown

Snippet: Judge demands ICE chief explain why officials denied detained immigrants due process amid Trump’s crackdown in Minnesota

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3341457/judge-orders-ice-chief-minnesota-court-over-trumps-immigration-crackdown

[2026-01-28 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump sells tariffs as farmers’ win in Iowa, but many aren’t buying it

Snippet: As US president courts rural voters before midterms, growers fear Beijing may retaliate against Trump policies by curbing purchases again

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/politics/article/3341313/us-soybean-farmers-fear-china-trade-blowback-trump-ramps-pressure

[2026-01-27 23:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong police arrest 71 over stooge accounts linked to HK$214 million scams

Snippet: Largest case involved senior director of multinational who transferred HK$134 million to criminals impersonating her company’s chief executive

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3341440/hong-kong-police-arrest-71-over-stooge-accounts-linked-hk214-million-scams

[2026-01-27 22:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong retiree spiked soft drinks with urine in year-long ‘prank’

Snippet: Franklin Lo doctored Coca-Cola Plus and 7-Up drinks and placed them in supermarkets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3341433/hong-kong-retiree-spiked-soft-drinks-urine-year-long-prank

[2026-01-27 21:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Man arrested as Hong Kong police seize illegal fireworks worth HK$1 million

Snippet: Officers detain 37-year-old man after seizing pyrotechnics in shipping container during afternoon raid on Monday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3341430/man-arrested-hong-kong-police-seize-800kg-illegal-fireworks-worth-hk1-million

[2026-01-27 21:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: TikTok, Meta, and YouTube sued in first-ever child addiction trial

Snippet: Global social media giants Meta, TikTok, and YouTube are facing their first-ever product liability trial starting Tuesday in Los Angeles over claims they knowingly designed their platforms to addict and harm children, according to court filings.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/631578-meta-tik-tok-youtube-trial/

[2026-01-27 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ProPublica

Title: Louisiana Paroles Its Lowest Number of Prisoners in 20 Years Under Gov. Jeff Landry

Snippet: The number of prisoners paroled in Louisiana has plummeted under Gov. Jeff Landry to its lowest point in 20 years, the most visible impact of the “tough on crime” policies he campaigned on.

Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/louisiana-parole-drop-jeff-landry

[2026-01-27 19:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Singapore jails, canes 6 Indonesians after illegal re-entry on sinking boat

Snippet: The group was rescued by police when their vessel capsized during a chase. One man was sentenced to 21 months for his sixth illegal entry

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3341398/singapore-jails-canes-6-indonesians-after-illegal-re-entry-sinking-boat

[2026-01-27 18:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korea tariff hike: is Trump ‘sending message’ to US court ahead of ruling?

Snippet: Trump’s message appears more focused on pushing through the US-South Korean trade bill than on permanently raising tariffs, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3341385/trump-pressuring-south-korea-lock-deal-us-court-can-strike-down-tariffs

[2026-01-27 18:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 7 Fifa-banned Malaysian footballers cleared to play after court grants stay

Snippet: The Court of Arbitration for Sport said the foreign-born players linked to forgery scandal can keep competing until a final ruling is made

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3341381/7-fifa-banned-malaysian-footballers-cleared-play-after-cas-grants-stay

[2026-01-27 17:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Over 700 arrested as ‘Ratama Ekata’ national operation intensifies - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sri Lanka Police arrested 728 individuals yesterday (26) during a series of island-wide raids under the ‘Ratama Ekata’ national operation.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/27/local/940780/over-700-arrested-as-ratama-ekata-national-operation-intensifies/

[2026-01-27 17:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: John Lee weighs ‘all options’ amid feedback from flat owners hit by Tai Po fire

Snippet: Hong Kong leader says government is analysing feedback from 90 per cent of homeowners affected by the blaze that killed 168 and displaced nearly 5,000

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3341365/all-options-considered-amid-feedback-flat-owners-hit-tai-po-fire-john-lee

[2026-01-27 17:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trial set for September in Hong Kong model Abby Choi murder case

Snippet: Trial will begin on September 21 and is expected to last 45 days at the High Court

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3341362/hong-kong-model-abby-chois-murder-trial-set-september

[2026-01-27 14:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong police probe pond cleaning operation that killed more than 100 fish

Snippet: Contractor removed fish to conduct maintenance but allegedly failed to provide temporary space with enough air, according to animal rights group

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3341331/hong-kong-police-probe-pond-cleaning-operation-killed-more-100-fish

[2026-01-27 14:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Rift at influential Silicon Valley venture firm shows tech's divide over ICE shooting

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/silicon-valley-tech-companies-reactions-ice-shooting/

[2026-01-27 14:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: shootings

Snippet: US & Canada 9 dead after woman opens fire at high school in Canada Technology Rift at influential Silicon Valley venture firm shows tech’s divide over ICE shooting Jan 27, 2026 11:31 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Philippine News ‘Bonding’ in Davao?

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/shootings/

[2026-01-27 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: My Take | Steadfast state support is key to China winning tech race with US

Snippet: America is shooting itself in the foot by defunding basic research and manpower under the Trump White House

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3341319/steadfast-state-support-key-china-winning-tech-race-us

[2026-01-27 12:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: In possible thaw, Trump and Minnesota governor talk after fatal shooting

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/us-canada/trump-minnesota-shooting-updates-january-26-2026/

[2026-01-27 12:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Tweets and bombs. Both get you arrested - Michael West

Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/tweets-and-bombs-both-get-you-arrested/

[2026-01-27 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump does not want to see people killed on US streets, White House says

Snippet: Spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said the death of a nurse in Minnesota was a result ‍of ‘deliberate and hostile resistance by Democrat leaders’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3341312/trump-does-not-want-see-people-killed-us-streets-white-house-says

[2026-01-27 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: AG informs SC of action against local agent - DailyNews

Snippet: The Attorney General’s Department yesterday informed the Supreme Court that action has been initiated to institute both criminal and civil proceedings against Sea Consortium Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, the local agent of the MV X-Press Pearl, in compliance with directions issued by the Court following the maritime disaster.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/27/breaking-news/940649/ag-informs-sc-of-action-against-local-agent/