[2025-12-22 21:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong online investment scams surge 20% as losses hit HK$3.08 billion

Snippet: 80 per cent of all fraudulent messages disseminated through Meta-owned platforms including Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3337355/hong-kong-online-investment-scams-surge-20-losses-hit-hk308-billion

[2025-12-22 21:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: My Son was Killed - A Mother's Journey Through Grief

Snippet: The alleged perpetrator, a 19-year-old Syrian, was arrested.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/my-son-was-killed-a-mothers-journey-through-grief/a-74986634

[2025-12-22 20:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Senior Russian general killed in Moscow car bombing - DailyNews

Snippet: A Russian general has been killed this morning after an explosive device detonated underneath his car in southern Moscow, investigators said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/22/breaking-news/919726/senior-russian-general-killed-in-moscow-car-bombing/

[2025-12-22 20:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Germany registers over 1,000 suspicious drone flights

Snippet: Germany has registered over 1,000 suspicious drone flights so far in 2025, the head of Germany's Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) told German newspaper Bild in comments published on Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/germany-registers-over-1000-suspicious-drone-flights-in-2025/a-75261162

[2025-12-22 20:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Police constable arrested over alleged assault involving NPP MP - DailyNews

Snippet: A police constable involved in an alleged assault incident linked to Ratnapura District National People’s Power (NPP) Member of Parliament Shantha Pathma Kumara Subasingha has been arrested, police said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/22/local/919713/police-constable-arrested-over-alleged-assault-involving-npp-mp/

[2025-12-22 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Indonesians set to face cement giant Holcim in Swiss court

Snippet: A Swiss court is set to hear a climate case against cement giant Holcim after admitting a complaint filed by four residents of the low-lying Indonesian island of Pari.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/holcim-environment-case-over-rising-sea-levels-in-pari/a-75262039

[2025-12-22 19:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Police arrest five over unlawful protest at Tissa Vihara in Jaffna - DailyNews

Snippet: Five individuals were arrested yesterday (21) by Palaly Police for participating in an unlawful protest outside Tissa Temple in the Thaisetti Grama Seva Division.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/22/local/919699/police-arrest-five-over-unlawful-protest-at-tissa-vihara-in-jaffna/

[2025-12-22 18:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Moscow car blast kills Russian general hours after US talks

Snippet: Russian investigators suspect the blast may have been orchestrated by Ukrainian intelligence services

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3337301/russian-general-killed-moscow-car-bombing-investigators-say

[2025-12-22 18:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Motorcycle linked to Ambalangoda shooting recovered - DailyNews

Snippet: A manager of a trading establishment in Ambalangoda town was shot and killed this morning (22) in a targeted attack.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/22/local/919692/motorcycle-linked-to-ambalangoda-shooting-recovered/

[2025-12-22 18:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 16 dead as Indonesian passenger bus hits barrier, rolls on side

Snippet: Police will be questioning and testing the injured driver, who was a substitute, for drugs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3337297/16-dead-indonesian-bus-hits-barrier-rolls-side-witnesses-say-driver-was-speeding

[2025-12-22 16:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Police asked to tackle reckless driving on Hong Kong’s new Central Kowloon Bypass

Snippet: Transport Department says it has informed police of vehicles making U-turns at tunnel entrance and heading in opposite direction

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3337279/more-signs-being-installed-new-section-hong-kongs-central-kowloon-bypass

[2025-12-22 15:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Malay court denies former PM Najib Razak house arrest

Snippet: A court in Malaysia has dismissed former Prime Minister Najib Razak's bid to serve the remainder of his jail sentence at home.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/malay-court-denies-former-pm-najib-razak-house-arrest/a-75261290

[2025-12-22 14:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Defence Ministry establishes Public Assistance Helpdesk at Galle Face - DailyNews

Snippet: Under the direction of the Defence Secretary, dedicated Public Assistance Helpdesk will be established commencing on December 21 in the Galle Face area, located in front of the Presidential Secretariat. This initiative is a response to the significant increase in public gatherings during the ongoing seasonal period. The Helpdesk is being set up through a coordinated effort of the Tri-Forces and the Sri Lanka Police, ensuring a unified, responsive and visible presence on the ground.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/22/local/919371/defence-ministry-establishes-public-assistance-helpdesk-at-galle-face/

[2025-12-22 14:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong police arrest 15 over ‘meticulously planned’ 1 billion yen robbery

Snippet: Police still trying to recover cash, saying robbery was ‘meticulously planned’, ‘violent’ and marked by high level of professional execution

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3337263/hong-kong-police-arrest-15-over-meticulously-planned-1-billion-yen-robbery

[2025-12-22 14:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: One dead in shooting at Ambalangoda - DailyNews

Snippet: A shooting incident was reported in Ambalangoda town this morning (22 December), police said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/22/breaking-news/919606/one-dead-in-shooting-at-ambalangoda/

[2025-12-22 14:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Singaporean charged with making fake terrorist threat after church bomb hoax

Snippet: The man reportedly placed an item resembling an improvised explosive device inside St Joseph’s Church premises in Bukit Timah

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3337260/singaporean-man-be-charged-under-anti-terrorism-laws-over-bomb-hoax-church

[2025-12-22 14:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Three arrested over attacks on PickMe and Uber drivers in Ella - DailyNews

Snippet: The Ella Police stated that complaints were received regarding taxi drivers operating services such as PickMe and Uber being threatened and assaulted by local taxi drivers in the area. Following these complaints, the police launched an investigation.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/22/breaking-news/919590/three-arrested-over-attacks-on-pickme-and-uber-drivers-in-ella/

[2025-12-22 13:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysian court blocks Najib’s bid for house arrest

Snippet: Monday’s decision keeps the former prime minister behind bars as he awaits the outcome of the far larger 1MDB case on Friday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3337258/malaysias-najib-razak-be-released-jail-house-arrest

[2025-12-22 12:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Bondi shooting: What we know about all 15 victims

Snippet: The victims are listed in no particular order.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/sydney-bondi-beach-shooting-what-we-know-about-the-victims/a-75172127

[2025-12-22 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong lawyers give free aid to Tai Po residents at loss over next legal steps

Snippet: As residents of Wang Fuk Court rebuild their lives, hundreds of lawyers have stepped in to help them understand their legal options

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3337247/hong-kong-lawyers-give-free-aid-tai-po-residents-loss-over-next-legal-steps

[2025-12-22 11:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Bondi Shooter revelations leave blood on the hands of politicians, police, ASIO - Michael West

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

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/bondi-tragedy-lets-not-forget-guns-in-the-political-blamefest/

[2025-12-22 09:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Australian PM Albanese booed as Bondi Beach attack victims honoured

Snippet: Tens of thousands attended Sunday’s memorial. The Sydney event was heavily guarded by police, including snipers on rooftops and police boats

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3337255/australian-pm-albanese-booed-bondi-beach-attack-victims-honoured

[2025-12-22 08:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Jews worldwide urged to ‘come home’ to Israel after Bondi massacre

Snippet: Gideon Saar says ‘Jews are being hunted across the world’ following the December 14 Isis-inspired shooting at a Hanukkah event in Australia

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3337254/israeli-foreign-minister-urges-jews-move-israel-week-after-sydney-attack

[2025-12-22 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Australian State plans to ban intifada chants after Bondi shooting - DailyNews

Snippet: The Australian State where the Bondi shooting occurred plans to ban the phrase “globalise the intifada” as part of a crackdown on “hateful” slogans.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/22/world/919231/australian-state-plans-to-ban-intifada-chants-after-bondi-shooting/

[2025-12-22 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Ice worth over Rs. 90 Mn seized in Karandeniya raid - DailyNews

Snippet: The Elpitiya Divisional Anti-Corruption Unit seized a stock of ‘Ice’ (crystal methamphetamine) valued at over Rs.90 million yesterday (21) morning, which was hidden in a house in the Third Mile Post area of Karandeniya. The Elpitiya Anti-Corruption Unit stated that initial Police investigations have revealed the drugs were being prepared for sale in smaller quantities.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/22/breaking-news/919508/ice-worth-over-rs-90-mn-seized-in-karandeniya-raid/

[2025-12-22 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Police in innings win over Chilaw Marians - DailyNews

Snippet: Skipper Ashen Bandara hit his career best knock of 200 while off spinner Nalin Priyadharshana took 6 for 37 as Police SC recorded an innings and 154 runs win over Chilaw Marians CC in their Major Club 3-day cricket fixture played at Colts grounds yesterday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/22/sports/919390/police-in-innings-win-over-chilaw-marians/

[2025-12-22 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Youth dies after injecting suspected narcotic substance - DailyNews

Snippet: One of three young men died on the afternoon of the 20th after injecting a chemical suspected to be a narcotic substance at the Alapalawala sports ground in the Daulagala Police division.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/22/breaking-news/919525/youth-dies-after-injecting-suspected-narcotic-substance/

[2025-12-22 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Police hammer title holders Matara City at Champions League Football - DailyNews

Snippet: Defending champions Matara City were brought crashing down to earth as Police Sports Club recorded a thumping 5–0 victory in the Sri Lanka Football Federation–organised Champions League Football Tournament played at the Colombo Racecourse Grounds in Colombo.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/22/sports/919415/police-hammer-title-holders-matara-city-at-champions-league-football/

[2025-12-22 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Gunmen kill nine in South Africa tavern attack - DailyNews

Snippet: South African Police say a manhunt is under way after a shooting at a tavern left nine people dead – seven men and two women – and another 10 injured in a township in a gold-mining area near Johannesburg.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/22/world/919228/gunmen-kill-nine-in-south-africa-tavern-attack/

[2025-12-22 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: India express train kills seven elephants crossing tracks - DailyNews

Snippet: Seven wild Asian elephants, including calves, were killed when a high-speed train collided with a herd crossing the tracks in North-Eastern India, local officials say.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/22/world/919253/india-express-train-kills-seven-elephants-crossing-tracks-2/

[2025-12-22 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Two police teams to probe altercation between MP, PC - DailyNews

Snippet: Two separate investigations have been launched into an alleged altercation between National People’s Power MP Shantha Padmakumara, and a police constable attached to the Suriyakanda Police Station. The investigations are being carried out under the instructions of Ratnapura DIG Renuka Jayasundara, and are being supervised by two Assistant Superintendents.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/22/lawnorder/919448/two-police-teams-to-probe-altercation-between-mp-pc/

[2025-12-22 05:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US Justice Department denies cover-up as Trump photo restored to Epstein files

Snippet: Officials backtrack on removing an image showing several photos including the US president with women after omission comes under scrutiny

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3337250/top-us-official-defends-partial-release-epstein-files-democrats-cry-foul

[2025-12-22 05:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: France presidential palace insider arrested for stealing exclusive silverware

Snippet: A silver steward and two accomplices to face trial after investigators recovered 100 items of national heritage from a personal locker, car and home

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3337249/elysee-palace-silver-steward-arrested-stealing-silverware-worth-us47000

[2025-12-22 02:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Pakistan sentences ex-PM Khan, wife to 17 years in prison

Snippet: A court in Pakistan on Saturday sentenced former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years in prison after they were found guilty of corruption.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/pakistan-sentences-former-prime-minister-imran-khan-wife-bushra-bibi-to-17-years-in-prison/a-75253492

[2025-12-21 23:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: South Africa shooting: 'Unknown gunmen' kill 9 people

Snippet: At least nine people were killed in a shooting in a township near Johannesburg, South Africa early Sunday when gunmen opened fire, police officials said.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/shooting-in-south-africa/a-75255779

[2025-12-21 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong bid-rig bigwigs paid kickbacks in Shenzhen saunas: building veteran

Snippet: Former senior project manager says syndicates linked to triads, and bosses, colleagues and peers routinely engaged in under-the-table dealings

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3337235/hong-kong-bid-rigging-bigwigs-paid-kickbacks-shenzhen-saunas-construction-veteran

[2025-12-21 22:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: جنوبي افریقا: پر یوې می خانې وسله وال برید کې ۹ کسان وژل شوي

Snippet: د اسوشتید پریس خبري آژانس د رپوټ پر اساس، حمله د شپې له ېوې بجې لږ مخکې په بکرسدال ښارګوټي کې رامنځ ته شوه چې د جنوبي افریقا د لوی ښار جوهانسبرګ لويديځ ته په ۴۶ کلیومترۍ کې پروت دی.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/ps/9-killed-10-wounded-in-south-african-pub-shooting/a-75257803

[2025-12-21 22:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Cambodia: Thai border clashes displace half a million ahead of peace talks

Snippet: The renewed fighting this month, including with tanks, drones and artillery, has killed at least 22 people in Thailand and 19 in Cambodia

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3337238/cambodia-thai-border-clashes-displace-half-million-ahead-peace-talks

[2025-12-21 21:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Police uncover ice drug stash in Karandeniya, suspect arrested - DailyNews

Snippet: Police have uncovered a cache of ice (crystal methamphetamine) concealed inside a house in the 3rd Mile Post area within the Karandeniya Police Division.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/21/local/918989/police-uncover-ice-drug-stash-in-karandeniya-suspect-arrested/

[2025-12-21 20:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: दक्षिण अफ्रीका में 'मास शूटिंग', कम-से-कम 9 की मौत

Snippet: दक्षिण अफ्रीका के जोहानिसबर्ग के पास एक टाउनशिप में रविवार आधी रात को बंदूकधारियों ने गोलियां चलाकर कम-से-कम नौ लोगों को मार दिया. स्थानीय पुलिस के मुताबिक, "कुछ पीड़ितों पर अज्ञात हमलावरों ने गलियों में बेधड़क गोलियां मारीं." न्यूज एजेंसी एएफपी ने पुलिस के हवाले से बताया है कि गोलीबारी का मकसद अभी तक पता नहीं चला है.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/hi/south-africa-shooting-unknown-gunmen-kill-9-people-in-johannesburg-search-underway/a-75256556

[2025-12-21 20:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Filipino helper killed in Hong Kong fire hailed as heroine on repatriation

Snippet: Filipino official says Maryan Pascual Esteban’s body arrives in country while Hong Kong authorities vow long-term support for affected residents

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3337233/filipino-helper-killed-hong-kong-fire-hailed-heroine-body-returns-home

[2025-12-21 20:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Multiple gunmen open fire at South Africa pub, killing 9 and wounding 10

Snippet: Manhunt under way after the second South African mass shooting in three weeks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/africa/article/3337230/south-african-gun-violence-kills-9-wounds-10-pub-shooting

[2025-12-21 18:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: India express train kills seven elephants crossing tracks - DailyNews

Snippet: Seven wild Asian elephants, including calves, were killed when a high-speed train collided with a herd crossing the tracks in north-eastern India, local officials say.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/21/breaking-news/918961/india-express-train-kills-seven-elephants-crossing-tracks/

[2025-12-21 17:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Sarah Discaya arrested over P96-M ghost project in Davao Occidental

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/philippines/sarah-discaya-arrested-ghost-project-davao-occidental/

[2025-12-21 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s top court sends message to employers on sexual harassment

Snippet: Supreme People’s Court highlights ruling that a restaurant did not have to pay compensation to a worker dismissed for harassing colleague

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3337063/chinas-top-court-sends-message-employers-sexual-harassment

[2025-12-21 14:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Police SC smash Sri Lions SC 43-7 - DailyNews

Snippet: Police SC cruised to a convincing 43-7 victory over Sri Lions SC in their Inter-Club League Rugby Tournament match played at Longden Place yesterday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/21/breaking-news/918933/police-sc-smash-sri-lions-sc-43-7/

[2025-12-21 10:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Will homeless man who helped FBI find Brown shooter get US$50,000 reward?

Snippet: Investigators struggled for days to locate the suspect – until they got a tip about a Reddit post by a man living in the building’s basement

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3337206/brown-shooting-will-homeless-man-who-helped-fbi-find-gunman-get-us50000-reward

[2025-12-21 03:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan, wife sentenced to 17 years in corruption case - DailyNews

Snippet: Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have been sentenced to 17 years in prison after a Pakistani court found them guilty of illegally retaining and selling valuable state gifts.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/20/breaking-news/918880/ex-pakistan-pm-imran-khan-wife-sentenced-to-17-years-in-corruption-case/

[2025-12-21 03:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Passenger flung from car as 3 arrested after high-speed chase in Hong Kong

Snippet: Driver and two passengers arrested for various offences after parked car and truck hit during wild ride in New Territories

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3337199/passenger-flung-car-3-arrested-after-high-speed-chase-hong-kong

[2025-12-21 03:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Mondlane rejeita que manifestações sejam "crime"

Snippet: "Num momento em que decorre o diálogo nacional inclusivo, ainda faz sentido usar esse tipo de linguagem? Dizer que as manifestações foram violentas, ilegais e criminosas", criticou Mondlane durante um encontro com membros do partido Anamola, que antecedeu uma marcha, na província de Inhambane, sul de Moçambique.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-002/mondlane-rejeita-que-manifesta%C3%A7%C3%B5es-em-mo%C3%A7ambique-sejam-criminosas/a-75253957