[2026-01-20 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sadeesha Devin of Mayurapada National School takes match bag of 11 wickets for 8 runs - DailyNews

Snippet: Sadeesha Devin of Mayurapada National School Narammala had a match bag of 11 wickets for eight runs against Wickramashila National School Giriulla ‘B’ in their first round fixture of the Under 13 division three inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/20/sports/936284/sadeesha-devin-of-mayurapada-national-school-takes-match-bag-of-11-wickets-for-8-runs/

[2026-01-20 01:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: NIE Deputy Director General sent on compulsory leave; two other officials suspended over controversial Grade 6 English module - DailyNews

Snippet: Deputy Director General of the National Institute of Education (NIE) has been sent on compulsory leave today (19) in connection with the controversial Grade 6 English language module.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/19/breaking-news/936442/nie-deputy-director-general-sent-on-compulsory-leave-two-other-officials-suspended-over-controversial-grade-6-english-module/

[2026-01-20 00:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 40 Hong Kong semi-private schools eye more non-locals in education hub push

Snippet: Direct Subsidy Scheme schools will be able to admit non-local students on a self-financing basis under new initiative

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3340466/40-hong-kong-semi-private-schools-eye-more-non-local-pupils-education-hub-push

[2026-01-19 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China girl pens love notes to late grandpa, sparks calls for better grief education

Snippet: 11-year-old who seldom talks about her late grandfather uses phone watch to send him ‘I miss you’ texts, details of her daily life

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3339155/china-girl-writes-love-messages-late-grandpa-leads-calls-better-grief-education

[2026-01-19 19:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: LIST: 28 free online courses at UP Open University

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/free-online-courses-up-open-university/

[2026-01-19 19:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing artist Bingyi reimagines history in ink for her solo show in Hong Kong

Snippet: In her solo exhibition, ‘Taihang Rhapsody’, at Asia Society Hong Kong, the Yale University-educated artist challenges Western conventions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3340407/how-beijing-ink-artist-bingyi-blurs-lines-between-history-and-fiction

[2026-01-19 18:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Bank Indonesia independence questioned as Prabowo nominates nephew to board

Snippet: Thomas Djiwandono’s nomination comes amid fears that monetary policy autonomy may fall victim to the president’s ambitious economic targets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3340404/prabowo-nominates-nephew-bank-indonesia-board-amid-independence-fears

[2026-01-19 16:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Why China's university triumph isn't America's defeat - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/why-chinas-university-triumph-isnt-americas-defeat/

[2026-01-19 13:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: We are creating an education system that is not a burden on either parents or children – PM - DailyNews

Snippet: Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the Government is committed to creating an education system that does not place a burden on either parents or children, and the sacrifices made by parents to provide their children with a quality education, while fully recognising the importance of quality education, is appreciated.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/19/politics/935836/we-are-creating-an-education-system-that-is-not-a-burden-on-either-parents-or-children-pm/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Technology set to play a bigger role in SEN assessment and intervention

Snippet: Improved awareness and early detection have seen a rise in special education needs diagnoses, and while the stigma is fading, challenges remain

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3340362/hong-kong-tackles-sen-technology-set-bigger-role-assessment-intervention

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong eyes slice of booming ‘NewSpace’ economy as professional services hub

Snippet: Chief Executive’s Policy Unit reveals that it recently hosted a high-level round table on the space economy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3340347/hong-kong-eyes-slice-booming-newspace-economy-professional-services-hub

[2026-01-19 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | Government knows best? Hong Kong policymakers need to listen more

Snippet: From Tai Po redevelopment to anti-bid-rigging measures, Hong Kong policies appear to have been shaped with little legislative input

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3340199/policy-blowback-shows-why-hong-kong-lawmakers-must-play-bigger-role

[2026-01-19 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: No opposition to implement education reforms - Sajith - DailyNews

Snippet: Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa while stressing that there was no opposition to the implementation of education reforms for Grades 1 and 6, added yesterday that what his Party was opposing was some improper and at times obscene contents in the modules.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/19/breaking-news/935995/no-opposition-to-implement-education-reforms-sajith/

[2026-01-19 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ‘National Educator Awards’ honours Lanka’s outstanding educators - DailyNews

Snippet: The National Educator Awards 2025, held on November 26, 2025 at Monarch Imperial, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, recognised exemplary educators from Sri Lanka’s higher and general education sectors in appreciation of their intellectual and innovative contributions and their dedication to uplift the educational standards of Sri Lanka’s future generations.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/19/business/935705/national-educator-awards-honours-lankas-outstanding-educators/

[2026-01-19 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Why thoughtful education reform is vital for future - DailyNews

Snippet: Education lies at the heart of national development. It fuels economic growth, strengthens social unity, and supports good governance by developing a skilled and informed population. A strong education system boosts productivity, reduces poverty, improves health, fosters innovation, and empowers citizens overall.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/19/features/935802/why-thoughtful-education-reform-is-vital-for-future/

[2026-01-19 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Accessing quality higher studies abroad - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lankan students have long earned international recognition for their academic discipline and their ability to adapt to diverse educational environments. Across many global destinations, they are regarded as committed learners who contribute positively to academic institutions. However, despite this reputation, a significant number of Sri Lankan students continue to face challenges in accessing quality overseas education due to inadequate awareness and the absence of transparent guidance.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/19/general-opinion/935729/accessing-quality-higher-studies-abroad/

[2026-01-19 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Use data, policy to provide what is best for children - PM - DailyNews

Snippet: Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the objective of the Government is to use data and policy to provide what is best for children. Political interests or any other considerations are not important to us; what matters is, only the children.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/19/local/935824/use-data-policy-to-provide-what-is-best-for-children-pm/

[2026-01-19 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: J’pura University’s Engineering Faculty complex opens in Kottawa on 22 - DailyNews

Snippet: The new building complex of the Sri Jayewardenepura University’s Engineering Faculty will be opened in Kottawa on January 22.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/19/local/935931/jpura-universitys-engineering-faculty-complex-opens-in-kottawa-on-22/

[2026-01-19 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Katugastota Antonians and Thurstan enter final of under 13 Division One - DailyNews

Snippet: St. Anthony’s College Katugastota and Thurstan College Colombo entered the final of the Under 13 division one inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket on Friday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/19/sports/935618/katugastota-antonians-and-thurstan-enter-final-of-under-13-division-one/

[2026-01-19 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: St. Thomas Matale enter semi final of Under 13 Division two - DailyNews

Snippet: St. Thomas College Matale advanced to the semi final of the Under 13 division two inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket on Friday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/19/sports/935611/st-thomas-matale-enter-semi-final-of-under-13-division-two/

[2026-01-18 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Financial Times

Title: Financial literacy will be central to the UK’s future prosperity

Snippet: PublishedJanuary 18 2026

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/becf9e90-ac46-4552-bde8-88ee45955969

[2026-01-18 17:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Last unregistered student union at Chinese University of Hong Kong disbands

Snippet: Chung Chi College’s student union is the latest to dissolve, leaving just two of nine remaining at the university amid police registration pressures

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3340301/last-unregistered-student-union-chinese-university-hong-kong-disbands

[2026-01-18 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Exclusive | Hong Kong authorities to review schools’ medium of instruction after major study

Snippet: Industry body urges government to allow more secondary schools to teach in English to better prepare pupils for higher education

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3340281/hong-kong-authorities-review-medium-instruction-schools-after-major-study

[2026-01-18 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Fears of growing school violence in Japan as bullying clips go viral

Snippet: Experts cite social media as a key factor contributing to rising bullying cases in schools, warning of cases that go unnoticed

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3340191/viral-bullying-clips-mass-murder-threat-sound-alarm-japan-over-school-violence

[2026-01-18 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Editorial | To walk the pet-friendly path, Hong Kong needs a comprehensive policy

Snippet: The city will have to balance the interests of pet owners and those of others, but it’s time it moved forward on becoming more pet-friendly

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3340115/walk-pet-friendly-path-hong-kong-needs-comprehensive-policy

[2026-01-18 05:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Israel objects to composition of Trump-led Gaza ‘board of peace’

Snippet: PM Netanyahu says the unveiling of the board was not coordinated with Israel and contradicted his government’s policy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3340285/israel-objects-composition-trump-led-gaza-board-peace

[2026-01-18 02:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Financial Times

Title: School economics class: How the UK ended up building the world’s most expensive railway

Snippet: PublishedJanuary 17 2026

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/e1f8116a-872e-4d7f-92ef-de6e55133b64

[2026-01-18 02:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 2 Hong Kong pupils win top prizes in first global youth storytelling competition

Snippet: Vanessa Jane Wong and Wan Ruixi impress judges in STANCE Storytelling Competition 2025 organised by the Post

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3340280/2-hong-kong-pupils-take-top-prizes-first-global-youth-storytelling-competition

[2026-01-18 01:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Studie: Kein höheres Autismusrisiko durch Paracetamol

Snippet: Die Einnahme des Schmerzmittels Paracetamol - in den USA unter dem Namen Tylenol bekannt - während der Schwangerschaft ist laut einer europäischen Studie unbedenklich. "Paracetamol ist in der Schwangerschaft sicher, bei sachgemäßer Anwendung", so die leitende Autorin der Studie, ⁠Asma Khalil, Professorin für Geburtshilfe an der University ‌of London. "Bei empfohlener Anwendung stützen die besten ⁠verfügbaren Erkenntnisse ‍keinen ursächlichen Zusammenhang mit Autismus, ADHS (Aufmerksamkeitsdefizit-Hyperaktivitätsstörung) oder geistigen Behinderungen", sagte sie weiter.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/studie-paracetamol-schwangerschaft-schwangere-autismus-keine-gefahr-unbedenklich-schmerzmittel/a-75546626

[2026-01-17 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese man earns US$39,000 in 2 years teaching adults to ride bicycles amid big demand

Snippet: Set to graduate with his sports education master’s in June, Li plans to refine his teaching methods and expand into nearby provinces

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3340020/chinese-man-earns-us39000-2-years-teaching-adults-ride-bicycles-amid-surging-demand

[2026-01-17 19:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: PM Harini pledges to advance education reforms with renewed commitment - DailyNews

Snippet: Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, emphasized yesterday (16) that the new education reforms will be implemented with greater focus, with no steps taken to curtail them.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/17/local/935478/pm-harini-pledges-to-advance-education-reforms-with-renewed-commitment/

[2026-01-17 18:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Lagos: Africa's largest floating shanty town must go

Snippet: Makoko, an informal settlement floating in Nigeria's largest city of Lagos, has existed for over 100 years. Without electricity, water or official schools, the community here lives off fishing and informal trade. The floating houses are the focal point of an ongoing conflict over land in the city.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/lagos-africas-largest-floating-shanty-town-must-go/g-75540228

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Visa suspension tests US priorities in Southeast Asia

Snippet: The move reflects an ‘America first’ policy approach and treats certain allies in the region as ‘strategically insignificant’, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3340225/what-trumps-visa-pause-means-southeast-asia-and-us-regional-priorities

[2026-01-17 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Maheesha shines as St. Sebastian’s Katuneriya defeat Maliyadeva - DailyNews

Snippet: Maheesha Sithum produced a match winning all round performance as St. Sebastian’s College Katuneriya defeated Maliyadeva College Kurunegala by two wickets in their Under 19 Two Day Inter Schools Cricket Tournament fixture conducted by the Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association with the sponsorship of Sri Lanka Cricket yesterday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/17/sports/935230/maheesha-shines-as-st-sebastians-katuneriya-defeat-maliyadeva/

[2026-01-17 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Parents of Grade 6 students demand to implement new educational reforms - DailyNews

Snippet: A collective of parents of Grade 6 students of government schools yesterday held a protest opposite the Education Ministry demanding the government to implement the new educational reforms for Grade 6 without delay.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/17/breaking-news/935310/parents-of-grade-6-students-demand-to-implement-new-educational-reforms/

[2026-01-17 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sectoral Oversight Committee approves the Universities (Amendment) Bill - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Manpower and Human Capital approved the Universities (Amendment) Bill.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/17/breaking-news/935317/sectoral-oversight-committee-approves-the-universities-amendment-bill/

[2026-01-17 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Three Peradeniya University students injured in clash with local youth; four arrested - DailyNews

Snippet: Three Peradeniya University students were hospitalised following a clash with a group of local youths in the Uda Peradeniya area, according to the police.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/17/breaking-news/935330/three-peradeniya-university-students-injured-in-clash-with-local-youth-four-arrested/

[2026-01-17 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Transformational change in education needed - Sajith - DailyNews

Snippet: It was the current Government Ministers who criticised the provision of smart classrooms to schools and opposed the path to real education reform, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/17/politics/935344/transformational-change-in-education-needed-sajith/

[2026-01-17 04:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Serbia student protests: Vucic has reason to fear elections

Snippet: Serbia entered 2026 in full pre-election mode — even though a date for a parliamentary election has not yet been set.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/serbia-students-prepare-for-snap-election-aleksander-vucic-has-reason-to-be-apprehensive/a-75531467

[2026-01-17 03:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: How Serbia's student protest movement has changed tactics

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/serbia-student-protest-movement-changes-tactics/video-75542537

[2026-01-17 00:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong bolsters tech hub ambitions as city hosts global AI summit

Snippet: Hong Kong’s turn to host a summit under WAIC reflects Beijing’s confidence in the city’s strategic development goals

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3340211/hong-kongs-pivot-hi-tech-development-gets-boost-city-hosts-global-ai-summit

[2026-01-16 23:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump invests US$51 million in bonds linked to his own policy agenda

Snippet: Without a blind trust, Trump builds wealth as president with bond trades in firms his policies affect, drawing scrutiny over conflicts of interest

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3340210/trump-buys-netflix-boeing-gm-bonds-us51-million-spree-linked-his-own-policy-agenda

[2026-01-16 21:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Germany's farms are failing despite high food prices

Snippet: Agricultural policy rarely takes center stage in Germany. The worries of farmers do not often make the national headlines.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/germanys-farms-are-failing-despite-high-food-prices/a-75524216

[2026-01-16 20:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Politics in place of policy - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/politics-in-place-of-policy/

[2026-01-16 19:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysia rules 15-year-old fit to stand trial in 2025 murder of Yap Shing Xuen

Snippet: Following a psychiatric review, a teen faces trial for the stabbing of schoolmate Yap Shing Xuen, who suffered over 200 wounds

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3340153/malaysia-rules-15-year-old-fit-stand-trial-2025-school-murder-yap-shing-xuen

[2026-01-16 19:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s finance chief warns of market volatility, pledges support for families

Snippet: Amid market swings, Financial Secretary Paul Chan urges fiscal prudence and vows to review child tax breaks to tackle record-low birth rate

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3340151/hong-kongs-finance-chief-warns-market-volatility-pledges-support-families

[2026-01-16 17:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: NIE officials questioned by CID over controversial content in Grade 6 English module - DailyNews

Snippet: The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has questioned six individuals, including senior officials of the National Institute of Education (NIE), over the inclusion of a link to inappropriate adult content in a Grade Six English module.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/16/local/935020/nie-officials-questioned-by-cid-over-controversial-content-in-grade-6-english-module/

[2026-01-16 16:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Ananda to host Col. Henry Steel Olcott Memorial Cricket Tourney - DailyNews

Snippet: The 24th edition of the Col. Henry Steel Olcott Memorial Cricket Tournament will be worked off on January 23, 24 and 25 at the renovated Ananda College’s Colonel G. W. Rajapakse Stadium with the participation of Old Boys’ and School teams from ten leading Buddhist schools in the country. The flagship annual event of the Col.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/16/sports/934388/ananda-to-host-col-henry-steel-olcott-memorial-cricket-tourney/

[2026-01-16 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Merry charity funfair helps Hong Kong students build marketing skills

Snippet: Event at Cumberland Presbyterian Church Yao Dao Secondary School in Yuen Long raised money for Operation Santa Claus

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/native/spark/news/hong-kong/education/article/3339816/merry-charity-funfair-helps-hong-kong-students-build-marketing-skills

[2026-01-16 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Singapore Art Week invites the world to take a closer look at the city’s art scene

Snippet: From karaoke lounges tucked inside malls to living forests in defunct school fields, the Lion City’s art scene is choosing depth over dazzle

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3339168/what-see-singapores-galleries-and-studios-art-week-2026-approaches