[2025-12-16 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Gurukula, St. Peter’s Negombo, Wadduwa CC record wins - DailyNews

Snippet: Gurukula College Kelaniya, St. Peter’s College Negombo and Wadduwa Central College recorded wins against Lumbini College Colombo, Karanedeniya Central College and Nalanda Boys College Minuwangoda in their Under 19 two-day inter schools cricket fixtures conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association with sponsorship by Sri Lanka Cricket yesterday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/16/sports/915510/gurukula-st-peters-negombo-wadduwa-cc-record-wins/

[2025-12-16 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Asgiri Mahanayaka Thera donates Rs. 1.75 Mn to flood-affected Undergraduates - DailyNews

Snippet: The Most Venerable Warakagoda Sri Gnanarathana Mahanayaka Thera of the Asgiri Chapter, yesterday (15) donated Rs. 1.75 million to 350 students of the University of Peradeniya’s Faculty of Arts, whose educational materials were destroyed by floods and landslides.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/16/local/915378/asgiri-mahanayaka-thera-donates-rs-1-75-mn-to-flood-affected-undergraduates/

[2025-12-16 01:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Bangladesh to airlift injured uprising leader to Singapore after shooting

Snippet: Attackers shot student leader Sharif Osman Hadi shortly after a date was announced for elections, following on from last year’s uprising

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3336527/bangladesh-airlift-wounded-uprising-leader-singapore-after-election-shooting

[2025-12-15 19:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Schools reopening: Update from Education Ministry - DailyNews

Snippet: The Ministry of Education announced that 147 schools affected by the recent disaster situation across the island will not reopen tomorrow (16).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/15/local/915000/schools-reopening-update-from-education-ministry/

[2025-12-15 18:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: School bus accident in Colombia kills 17, injures 20 - DailyNews

Snippet: Seventeen people were killed and 20 were injured after a bus carrying school children fell off a cliff in a rural area in northern Colombia, the local governor said on Sunday night.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/15/breaking-news/914974/school-bus-accident-in-colombia-kills-17-injures-20/

[2025-12-15 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tokyo spells out part position on Taiwan in bid to ease tension with Beijing

Snippet: ‘Regarding Taiwan, Japan’s fundamental policy is … in line with the 1972 Japan-China Joint Communique’: Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3336449/tokyos-foreign-minister-spells-out-position-taiwan-bid-ease-tension-beijing

[2025-12-15 16:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hunt for Brown University shooter continues as police release detained man

Snippet: Investigation going in a ‘different direction’ hours after an attack that left two students dead and nine injured

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3336445/hunt-brown-university-shooter-continues-police-release-person-interest

[2025-12-15 15:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Rappler

Title: Police to release man detained over Brown University mass shooting

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/us-canada/brown-university-shooting-december-14-2025/

[2025-12-15 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: Mindful mechanica - DailyNews

Snippet: Can man’s appetite for adventure ever be satisfied? I once knew a foolish little boy who spent his days chasing after magic, griffins and dragons, without attending to his studies at school—a serious bookworm! This was the stuff of fantasy and science fiction. But isn’t that the spirit of adventure?

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/15/features/914512/mindful-mechanica/

[2025-12-15 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Financial Times

Title: School IB economics: How China racked up a $1tn trade surplus

Snippet: PublishedDecember 14 2025

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/6da663b4-da1c-4d00-9d46-2efb6b77f53b

[2025-12-15 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Education should not be a burden to cyclone-hit children – PM - DailyNews

Snippet: Prime Minister and Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that education should not be a burden to children during the recovery period after the disaster, and priority must be given to their psychosocial well-being. The Prime Minister emphasised that this approach would help foster a supportive school environment during disaster situations.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/15/local/914640/education-should-not-be-a-burden-to-cyclone-hit-children-pm/

[2025-12-15 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Kesara of Sri Chandrasekara MV takes eight wickets for 25 runs - DailyNews

Snippet: Kesara Malinga, left arm orthodox bowler of Sri Chandrasekara Maha Vidyalaya Horethuduwa claimed 8 wickets for 25 runs against Boswell International School Kalutara 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/2025/12/15/local/914296/kesara-of-sri-chandrasekara-mv-takes-eight-wickets-for-25-runs/

[2025-12-15 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: MSTI Maritime Academy inaugurates advanced Full Mission Bridge Simulator - DailyNews

Snippet: MSTI Maritime Academy, established in 1986 as Sri Lanka’s first privately owned maritime training school, has developed a distinguished legacy of over three decades in producing globally competent seafarers.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/15/business/914391/msti-maritime-academy-inaugurates-advanced-full-mission-bridge-simulator/

[2025-12-15 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Education: The post-Ditwah scenario - DailyNews

Snippet: The education sector has faced a great setback as a result of Cyclone Ditwah, which destroyed a number of school buildings but even more distressingly, literally washed away the hopes and dreams of many students. A number of students perished in landslides and floods while many houses were also destroyed, leaving children with no schoolbooks and even school clothes.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/15/editorial/914458/education-the-post-ditwah-scenario/

[2025-12-15 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Manhunt continues after two killed in shooting at Brown University in US - DailyNews

Snippet: A manhunt is under way after two students were killed and nine other people were injured in a mass shooting at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/15/world/914493/manhunt-continues-after-two-killed-in-shooting-at-brown-university-in-us/

[2025-12-15 06:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Financial Times

Title: School politics class: Berenberg made largest unlawful UK political donation with £300,000 for Tories

Snippet: PublishedDecember 14 2025

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/a0bb73f5-55a2-4f33-888b-9d5b4e43d0c8

[2025-12-15 06:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: French farmers spray manure, block roads over cow ‘mass slaughter’ policy

Snippet: Farmers in southern France are incensed by the government’s mandatory slaughter of herds to contain ‘lumpy skin disease’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3336412/french-farmers-spray-manure-keep-road-blocks-over-cow-mass-slaughter

[2025-12-14 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | US is rewriting its China policy under national security strategy

Snippet: For Beijing, that means less theatrical confrontation in Asia but more potential contestation in Latin America, supply chains and technology

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3336186/us-rewriting-its-china-policy-under-national-security-strategy

[2025-12-14 21:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Polícia prende suspeito após ataque em universidade dos EUA

Snippet: Autoridades do estado americano de Rhode Island informaram na manhã deste domingo (14/12) que prenderam uma "pessoa de interesse" em conexão com o tiroteio ocorrido na tarde de sábado no campus da Universidade Brown, em Province, durante as provas finais, e que deixou dois mortos e nove feridos.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-br/pol%C3%ADcia-prende-suspeito-ap%C3%B3s-ataque-em-universidade-dos-eua/a-75150635

[2025-12-14 20:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Brown University shooting: Police say 'multiple' people shot

Snippet: US police confirmed on Saturday that "multiple" people had been shot after reports of an active shooting situation on Brown University's campus in Providence.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/brown-university-shooting-police-say-multiple-people-shot/a-75148185

[2025-12-14 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Japan’s robotic pioneers are ceding the humanoid stage to China and the US

Snippet: Japan’s university system has long centred on engineering faculties led by manufacturing, resulting in a relative shortage of AI talent

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3336327/stuck-factory-how-robotics-pioneer-japan-missed-ai-driven-humanoid-boom

[2025-12-14 15:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What to eat on Peng Chau, food-filled Hong Kong island great for day trips

Snippet: Peng Chau is full of spots serving everything from old-school dim sum to pizza. Be sure to visit at weekends when most restaurants are open

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3336053/what-eat-hong-kongs-peng-chau-food-filled-island-comes-alive-weekends

[2025-12-14 13:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Bicam reconciles education, health, agri 2026 budgets on first day

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/bicameral-conference-reconcile-education-health-agriculture-budgets-2026/

[2025-12-14 12:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Two dead, several injured in mass shooting at Brown University in US - DailyNews

Snippet: A shooter dressed in black killed at least two people and wounded eight others at Brown University on Saturday during final exams on the Ivy League campus, authorities said, as police searched for the suspect.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/14/breaking-news/914170/two-dead-several-injured-in-mass-shooting-at-brown-university-in-us/

[2025-12-14 09:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Suspect arrested in US after 2 students shot dead at Brown University

Snippet: Nine others were injured in Saturday’s attack in Providence, Rhode Island. US President Donald Trump called the shooting ‘terrible’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3336360/active-shooter-reported-brown-university-rhode-island

[2025-12-14 00:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: New film about Mother Teresa portrays a flawed Catholic icon

Snippet: Teresa was 19 years old when she moved to India. There, the novice was confronted with misery, hunger and disease. She lived as a nun and teacher in Calcutta (now Kolkata) as a member of the Catholic Loreto Order, which was dedicated to educational and missionary work in India.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/new-film-about-mother-teresa-portrays-a-flawed-catholic-icon/a-75097823

[2025-12-13 20:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Mali uses AI to bring local language books into schools

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/mali-uses-ai-to-bring-local-language-books-into-schools/video-75117407

[2025-12-13 17:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: How Trump's outreach to Europe's far right aims to split EU

Snippet: A formal iteration of Trump's foreign policy vision has rattled many in Europe who see the latest US National Security Strategy as a blatant declaration of interference in their internal politics, and intended to boost the prospects of the European far right.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/how-trumps-outreach-to-europes-far-right-fits-into-his-national-security-strategy/a-75092824

[2025-12-13 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Primary school near Hong Kong estate destroyed in deadly blaze hopes to move

Snippet: Tai Po Baptist Public School principal says ‘going back to our campus to attend classes is not an ideal arrangement for every stakeholder’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3336291/primary-school-near-hong-kong-estate-destroyed-deadly-blaze-hopes-move

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s fake name scandal sparks warnings about government credibility and graft

Snippet: Construction bids, social security card records and university lists among public documents found to feature imaginary people

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3336266/chinas-fake-name-scandal-sparks-warnings-about-government-credibility-and-corruption

[2025-12-13 11:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Asian-American history is reshaping classrooms in the US

Snippet: Connecticut schools are enriching lessons with Asian-American stories amid rising anti-Asian sentiment.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3336301/us-schools-embrace-asian-american-history-new-curriculum

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

Source: Rappler

Title: [Vantage Point] As BSP cuts policy rates, PH’s mounting debts weaken optimism

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/voices/thought-leaders/vantage-point-philippine-government-debt-october-2025-undercuts-optimism/

[2025-12-13 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Vidusha turns up the volume - DailyNews

Snippet: Sangeeth Praveen — also known as Sangeeth Visharada Vidusha Rajaguru — a third-year student at the University of the Visual and Performing Arts, was widely commended as a predominantly rock vocalist following her impressive performance in a gruelling reality music competition. She is currently celebrated as the only female newcomer to Sri Lanka’s contemporary rock music scene.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/13/culture-art/913856/vidusha-turns-up-the-volume/

[2025-12-13 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Professor Hemanta Sirisena honoured by Russian government - DailyNews

Snippet: In a historic first for Sri Lanka, Professor (Retired) Hemanta Sirisena of the University of Kelaniya was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation by the Russian Government for his long-standing efforts to promote Russian language and literature in the country. The award ceremony took place on October 6, 2025, at the Russian Embassy in Colombo, with Ambassador Levon Jagaryan presenting the honour on the recommendation of Russia’s Minister of Science and Higher Education, V.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/13/features/913859/professor-hemanta-sirisena-honoured-by-russian-government/

[2025-12-13 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: PM commends Australia’s AU$ 3.5 Mn contribution for relief efforts - DailyNews

Snippet: Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met Assistant Minister for Citizenship, Customs and Multicultural Affairs and Assistant Minister for International Education of Australia, Julian Hill, M.P., at the Education Ministry, Isurupaya on Thursday (December 11).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/13/local/913761/pm-commends-australias-au-3-5-mn-contribution-for-relief-efforts/

[2025-12-13 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Daily News

Title: Extracurricular activities avoid depression during school vacation - Dr. Ruban - DailyNews

Snippet: Consultant Psychiatrist Dr. Rumy Ruban highlighted on depression among many young children and said during the current school vacation parents should encourage children to get involved in extracurricular activities such as sports and visiting picnics to avoid depression.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/13/local/913896/extracurricular-activities-avoid-depression-during-school-vacation-dr-ruban/

[2025-12-13 02:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: How insecurity is disrupting education in Nigeria

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/how-insecurity-is-disrupting-education-in-nigeria/video-75091664

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China to keep high fiscal deficit ratio in 2026 to buoy spending plans: analysts

Snippet: After central economic work conference, observers said ratio is likely to stay at this year’s record 4 per cent in line with ‘targeted’ spending

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/policy/article/3336240/china-keep-high-fiscal-deficit-ratio-2026-buoy-spending-plans-analysts

[2025-12-12 20:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: African Youth Games important, but sustainability is key

Snippet: Almost 20 years after the birth of the idea, only the fourth edition of the African Youth Games are underway in Angola this month. With the 2022 edition cancelled due to scheduling issues, it took until this past summer in Algeria before the continent's youth aged 14-17 were finally able to compete against each other again.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/african-youth-games-important-but-sustainability-is-key/a-75102443

[2025-12-12 20:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: “Prathishta” program launched to rebuild Schools damaged by Cyclone Ditwah - DailyNews

Snippet: The Ministry of Education has launched a new initiative, Prathishtha, aimed at reconstructing schools across Sri Lanka that were damaged by Cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/12/local/913685/prathishtha-program-launched-to-rebuild-schools-damaged-by-cyclone-ditwah/

[2025-12-12 19:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Austria bans headscarves in schools for girls under 14 - DailyNews

Snippet: Austrian lawmakers on Thursday voted by a large majority in favour of a law banning headscarves in schools for girls under 14, a move rights groups and experts say is discriminatory and could deepen societal division.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/12/breaking-news/913658/austria-bans-headscarves-in-schools-for-girls-under-14/

[2025-12-12 17:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Watch the Social Good Summit 2025 breakout session: Creating a people-first AI policy

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/plus-membership-program/exclusive-content/technology-data-ai-breakout-session-social-good-summit-2025/

[2025-12-12 16:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Grade 12 GIT exam rescheduled to January 11 - DailyNews

Snippet: The Grade 12 General Information and Technology (GIT) examination has been rescheduled to January 11, 2026, the Examinations Department announced today.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/12/local/913578/grade-12-git-exam-rescheduled-to-january-11/

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

Source: Financial Times

Title: Solar remains robust despite policy changes in US and China

Snippet: Ryohtaroh Satoh in London

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/0f0327f1-573a-4336-bed4-b08a5e04c6b3

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

Source: Rappler

Title: tobacco industry

Snippet: Newsbreak Global watchdog says tobacco industry may have fueled illicit trade Thought Leaders [OPINION] Vapewashed: Who’s gaslighting the next generation into smoking? Dec 12, 2025 9:00 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Thought Leaders [OPINION] The invisible hand: How tobacco industry interference undermines public health policy Sep 27, 2025 3:00 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Business DTI orders e-commerce platforms to take down illicit vape

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/tobacco-industry/

[2025-12-12 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Editorial | Way ahead is clear for Hong Kong under Beijing’s new development blueprint

Snippet: The city should focus on developing hi-tech industries, step up efforts to attract global talent and strengthen collaboration with top universities

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3336012/way-ahead-clear-hong-kong-under-beijings-new-development-blueprint

[2025-12-12 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Discussions on World Order and the United States – Part 1 - DailyNews

Snippet: One of the most persistent frustrations voiced by International Relations undergraduates – especially those from the Global South – is their limited access to paywalled journal articles and book chapters, and therefore to the most recent theoretical and empirical debates in the field. Even those who manage to secure access to SAGE, Cambridge University Press, Oxford University Press, Wiley or Taylor and Francis journals run into a second obstacle: the prose.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/12/features/913178/discussions-on-world-order-and-the-united-states-part-1/

[2025-12-12 02:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ProPublica

Title: Separated by Design: Why Affordable Housing Is Built in Areas With High Crime, Few Jobs and Struggling Schools

Snippet: HARTFORD, Conn. — The moon pulls 6-year-old Romeo Lugo to the window at night.

Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/separated-by-design-why-affordable-housing-is-built-in-areas-with-high-crime-few-jobs-and-struggling-schools

[2025-12-11 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | Behind Russia’s show of strength in India lies a fragile partnership

Snippet: Despite Russia’s display of defiance and India’s quest for autonomy, US policy shifts are pushing both into uncharted geopolitical territory

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3335866/putins-visit-india-reveals-anxieties-changing-world-order

[2025-12-11 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong to keep IPO crown in 2026 on mega deals and return of US capital: UBS

Snippet: A pipeline of mega listings, returning US investors and looser global monetary policy will help Hong Kong extend its IPO rebound next year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3336091/hong-kong-set-keep-its-ipo-crown-2026-mega-deals-and-return-us-capital-ubs