[2025-12-05 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | Not just China: India also a piece of the US opioid puzzle

Snippet: Like China, India has a large pharmaceutical sector that provides precursor chemicals. But it lacks China’s drug policy control

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3335067/americas-opioid-crisis-wont-be-solved-without-indias-help

[2025-12-05 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Over 150 schools in CP affected by cyclone - DailyNews

Snippet: Over 159 schools in the Central Province have been affected following the cyclone, Deputy Transport Minister Prasanna Gunasena said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/05/local/908616/over-150-schools-in-cp-affected-by-cyclone/

[2025-12-05 06:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Strengthening disaster management and policy governance in the central province - DailyNews

Snippet: The extreme hurricane-level event that struck Sri Lanka between November 27 and 30 exposed a profound structural weakness in the disaster-management systems of the Central Province. What unfolded over these three days was not merely a meteorological anomaly but a comprehensive collapse of preparedness, communication, infrastructure resilience and governance. As global climate change intensifies the frequency of low-pressure systems, cyclones and torrential rainfall, this crisis must be treated as a turning point.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/05/features/908352/strengthening-disaster-management-and-policy-governance-in-the-central-province/

[2025-12-05 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SLT-MOBITEL launches free ‘247 Helpline’ to support flood-affected communities - DailyNews

Snippet: Caring for communities affected by the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, SLT-MOBITEL has introduced the free ‘247 Helpline’, in collaboration with the University of Colombo, offering round-the-clock medical advice.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/05/business/908168/slt-mobitel-launches-free-247-helpline-to-support-flood-affected-communities/

[2025-12-05 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: HDFC Bank’s General Manager panelist at EFMP 2025 Conference - DailyNews

Snippet: HDFC Bank of Sri Lanka General Manager/CEO Hemal Lokugeegana served as a distinguished panelist at the recently concluded 5th Annual International Conference on Emerging Financial Markets and Policy (EFMP 2025), held on November 21.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/05/business/908186/hdfc-banks-general-manager-panelist-at-efmp-2025-conference/

[2025-12-05 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Alumni Association commemorates deceased members - DailyNews

Snippet: The Social and Cultural Committee of the Alumni Association of Peradeniya University’s Colombo Chapter, chaired by Kumudini Kulatunga, together with the members, offered lunch, medicines, milk powder, sanitary items, pillows, bed-sheets, etc. to the 45 residents of the Paramitha Elders’ Home, Wanawasala Road, Kelaniya, recently to bestow merit on their late members and families.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/05/local/908458/alumni-association-commemorates-deceased-members/

[2025-12-05 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Bandaragama Central’s Yasiru scores century - DailyNews

Snippet: Yasiru Bimsara of Bandaragama Central College mada a century against Pothuwila Maha Vidyalaya Payagala in their first round fixtures of the Under 13 division 3 inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/05/sports/908105/bandaragama-centrals-yasiru-scores-century/

[2025-12-05 04:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Trump's transactional diplomacy alarms Japan, South Korea

Snippet: There is growing concern in Tokyo and Seoul that US President Donald Trump's approach to Ukraine and China is part of an overall transactional foreign policy that could eventually upset long-standing alliance structures in northeast Asia.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/trumps-transactional-diplomacy-alarms-japan-south-korea/a-75018312

[2025-12-05 02:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Ex-EU official Mogherini quits college post amid fraud probe

Snippet: Federica Mogherini, the former foreign policy and security chief of the European Union (EU), on Thursday resigned from her role as rector of the College of Europe.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/federica-mogherini-corruption-fraud-investigation-inquiry-probe-detained-belgian-police/a-75020372

[2025-12-05 01:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: New York Times sues Pentagon over restrictive press policy, free speech rights

Snippet: Lawsuit alleges the new policy violates free speech and limits access to vital military information. Dozens of outlets have rejected the terms

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3335246/new-york-times-sues-pentagon-hegseth-over-press-access-policy-free-speech-rights

[2025-12-04 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Strong breakwaters’: China’s central bank vows to shield from external shocks

Snippet: Governor Pan Gongsheng says policy must prioritise the domestic economy, warning against ‘excessive policy swings’ that could undermine long-term stability

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3335191/chinas-central-bank-vows-strong-breakwaters-shield-external-shocks

[2025-12-04 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s rich step up offshore bets as gold and insurance gain favour

Snippet: China’s wealthy are shifting more of their portfolios offshore, as they seek to hedge slowing growth, policy risks and low yields at home

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3335208/chinas-rich-step-offshore-bets-gold-and-insurance-gain-favour

[2025-12-04 17:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 16 students who lost homes in Hong Kong fire get financial support, school supplies

Snippet: Wong Shiu Chi Secondary School, which is just 10 minutes from scene of fire, also offering counselling, puts all assessments on hold

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3335165/16-students-who-lost-homes-hong-kong-fire-get-financial-support-school-supplies

[2025-12-04 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: HashKey’s IPO seeks US$300 million under shadow of Beijing’s regulatory scrutiny

Snippet: HashKey is likely to debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange within the next two to three months ‘if it receives adequate investor interest’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3335154/hashkeys-hong-kong-ipo-highlights-crypto-exchange-challenges-under-beijings-watchful-eye

[2025-12-04 13:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Negros Occidental inmates stage hunger strike over food, policy complaints

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/visayas/negros-occidental-inmates-hunger-strike-food-policy-complaints/

[2025-12-04 13:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Persons Deprived of Liberty

Snippet: Thought Leaders [Pinoy Criminology] Protecting the old and sickly from prolonged trial detention Visayas Negros Occidental inmates stage hunger strike over food, policy complaints Dec 4, 2025 10:14 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Thought Leaders [Pinoy Criminology] Inordinate delay: The silent killer of justice Oct 23, 2025 8:00 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied People Itawit man revisits prison as top college graduate, entrepreneur Sep

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/persons-deprived-of-liberty/

[2025-12-04 11:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [BizSights] How SM rebuilt NU and made it the biggest school in UAAP

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/rappler-blogs/bizsights-how-sm-group-rebuilt-national-university/

[2025-12-04 07:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Germany's schools failing to fight child sexual abuse

Snippet: At least one child in every class in Germany ― meaning one in 25 to 30 kids ― is affected by sexual abuse perpetrated by teachers, other school staff, or fellow students, often with serious consequences for their lives and careers.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/germanys-schools-failing-to-fight-child-sexual-abuse/a-75002192

[2025-12-04 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: All school students affected by disaster to get Rs. 25,000 from President’s Fund - DailyNews

Snippet: Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya announced in Parliament yesterday that steps have been taken to provide an allowance of Rs.25,000 from the President’s Fund to all schoolchildren affected by the disaster.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/04/local/907765/all-school-students-affected-by-disaster-to-get-rs-25000-from-presidents-fund/

[2025-12-04 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Former School Cricketer Rohan Seneviratne passes away - DailyNews

Snippet: Former St. Peter’s College and S. Thomas’ College cricketer Rohan Seneviratne passed away yesterday after a brief illness.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/04/sports/907901/former-school-cricketer-rohan-seneviratne-passes-away/

[2025-12-04 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Disaster education a must - DailyNews

Snippet: It is still early days after the tragedy caused by the fury of Cyclone ‘Ditwah’ and relief operations are still underway. A few parts of the island are still cut off, with even highly trained Security Forces personnel struggling to reach them. But eventually, the Government will begin the process of rebuilding.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/04/editorial/907682/disaster-education-a-must/

[2025-12-04 05:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Chile to ban smartphones in classrooms

Snippet: Chile's legislature approved a law on Tuesday that would ban the use of smartphones in schools. A large majority of Chile's Chamber of Deputies backed the bill.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/chile-to-ban-smartphones-in-classrooms/a-75006068

[2025-12-04 01:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Indian government uninstalls preloaded security app plan

Snippet: The Indian government on Wednesday scrapped a recent directive to smartphone makers to install a non-removable cybersecurity app developed at its behest on new devices before purchase.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/sanchar-saathi-app-india-policy-reversal/a-75000693

[2025-12-03 23:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US university seeks to dismiss lawsuit from family of neuroscientist Jane Wu

Snippet: Family alleges Northwestern’s actions during ‘China Initiative’ investigations linked to death of leading researcher

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3335096/jane-wu-lawsuit-us-university-seeks-dismiss-case-china-born-neuroscientist

[2025-12-03 20:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: PM stresses need for strategic action, budget adjustments and policy reforms - DailyNews

Snippet: Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya says Sri Lanka must act strategically, make necessary adjustments to the budget, and strengthen the investment climate to navigate the current national challenges and ensure long-term recovery.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/03/local/907540/pm-stresses-need-for-strategic-action-budget-adjustments-and-policy-reforms/

[2025-12-03 18:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong poll candidates pledge to stem decline in student population

Snippet: Incumbent lawmaker Tang Fei is running against Ray Cheung, associate provost of City University, for the education sector seat

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3334961/hong-kong-poll-candidates-pledge-stem-decline-student-population

[2025-12-03 17:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Relief for school children: Presidential Fund provides Rs. 25,000 each - DailyNews

Snippet: The Presidential Media Division announced that Rs. 25,000 will be provided from the Presidential Fund for educational purposes to each school child affected by the recent floods and landslides.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/03/local/907492/relief-for-school-children-presidential-fund-provides-rs-25000-each/

[2025-12-03 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Financial Times

Title: Students embrace AI as schools tread carefully

Snippet: PublishedDecember 3 2025

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/78d643a6-bcc8-4368-a0d6-30a71f63e71c

[2025-12-03 13:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks stumble after 2 days of gains as investors await policy signals

Snippet: Caution returns ahead of US Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan meetings, as well as China’s economic work conference

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3334986/hong-kong-stocks-stumble-after-2-days-gains-investors-await-policy-signals

[2025-12-03 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tsinghua University sets up research institute in push for robotics talent

Snippet: The Institute for Embodied Intelligence and Robotics will be led by Zhang Tao, director of the university’s automation department

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3334952/chinas-tsinghua-university-sets-research-institute-latest-push-robotics-talent

[2025-12-03 06:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Landslide affected areas remain at high risk, warns expert - DailyNews

Snippet: Although landslide-affected areas appear to have stabilised with the receding rains, there is a high probability they could reactivate even with minor rainfall, former Peradeniya University Geology Senior Professor Athula Senaratne said. Prof. Senaratne said that several factors must be carefully considered before residents resettle in undamaged homes located in areas where earth slips and landslides have occurred.He noted that some individuals, unaware of the ongoing processes within the ground, are visiting these sites, placing themselves at significant risk of

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/03/local/907213/landslide-affected-areas-remain-at-high-risk-warns-expert/

[2025-12-03 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Students Visa partners University of East Anglia - DailyNews

Snippet: The Students Visa, one of Sri Lanka’s international education advisory firms, announced its official agent, principal partnership recently with the University of East Anglia (UEA), a UK University recognised for its academic excellence, research impact and student experience.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/03/business/906723/students-visa-partners-university-of-east-anglia/

[2025-12-03 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Samesh of Thelijjawila Central takes a hat-trick against Godapitiya MV - DailyNews

Snippet: Samesh Thathsara, right arm off spinner of Thelijjawila Central College claimed a hatrick against Godapitiya Maha Vidyalaya in their first round fixture of the Under 13 division 3 inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/03/sports/906637/samesh-of-thelijjawila-central-takes-a-hat-trick-against-godapitiya-mv/

[2025-12-03 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Horizon College set up three new meet records in swimming - DailyNews

Snippet: Horizon College International (HCI), Malabe, delivered one of the strongest and most efficient performances at the 30 th Inter-International Schools Swimming Championships (IISSC) 2025, held recently at the Sugathadasa Swimming Pool Complex in Colombo.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/03/sports/906650/horizon-college-set-up-three-new-meet-records-in-swimming/

[2025-12-03 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Remaining GCE A/Level Exams in January - DailyNews

Snippet: The remaining subjects of the GCE Advanced Level Examination, which could not be held due to the cyclone, will be held in early January 2026, said Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education Ministry Secretary Nalaka Kaluwewa.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/03/local/907094/remaining-gce-a-level-exams-in-january/

[2025-12-03 04:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: European fraud probe targets former EU official Mogherini

Snippet: Former EU top diplomat Federica Mogherini was one of three suspects detained on Tuesday in police searches of the European Union's diplomatic service in Brussels and an elite university in Bruges.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/european-fraud-probe-targets-former-eu-official-mogherini/a-74985269

[2025-12-03 01:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: पश्चिम बंगालः एसआईआर से क्यों परेशान हैं बीएलओ!

Snippet: विशेष गहन पुनरीक्षण यानी एसआईआर की प्रक्रिया में पश्चिम बंगाल में 80 हजार से शिक्षकों और सहायक शिक्षकों को बीएलओ की जिम्मेदारी दी गई है. इससे एक ओर जहां स्कूलों में पढ़ाई-लिखाई प्रभावित हो रही है वहीं समुचित ट्रेनिंग की कमी से उनको निर्धारित समय सीमा के भीतर अपना काम पूरा करने के दबाव से जूझना पड़ रहा है.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/hi/teachers-on-blo-duty-bengal-govt-schools-face-staff-crunch/a-74987561

[2025-12-02 23:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: DepEd’s new literacy program to give grants, tap universities as partners

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/deped-launch-bayang-bumabasa-initiative-december-2025/

[2025-12-02 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s finance chief calls for fiscal firepower as Beijing weighs 2026 goals

Snippet: This month’s central economic work conference will set the tone, while top finance official signals more assertive fiscal support

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/policy/article/3334924/chinas-finance-minister-calls-more-fiscal-firepower-beijing-weighs-2026-agenda

[2025-12-02 22:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Generational talent: A timely lookback at NU's HS basketball champion teams

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/sports/uaap/men-basketball-lookback-national-university-bullpups-high-school-roster/

[2025-12-02 21:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Education Ministry announces updates on postponed A/L exam - DailyNews

Snippet: The remaining subjects of the General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (GCE A/L) Examination, which were postponed due to recent adverse weather conditions, will be conducted in early January 2026, the Secretary to the Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Nalaka Kaluwewa, announced today.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/02/local/906661/education-ministry-announces-updates-on-postponed-a-l-exam/

[2025-12-02 19:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Morgan Stanley sees mainland China property slump extending into 2026

Snippet: The US investment bank expects limited policy support from Beijing next year despite few signs of a turnaround in the sector

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3334898/morgan-stanley-sees-mainland-china-property-market-slump-extending-2026

[2025-12-02 18:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: School close to scene of Hong Kong fire to hold lessons at other campuses

Snippet: Tai Po Baptist Public School to hold lessons at Tai Po Government Primary School and NTWJWA Christian Remembrance of Grace Primary School

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3334882/hong-kong-educators-call-return-normalcy-after-tai-po-fire-tragedy

[2025-12-02 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: No change in school opening date, says Education Secretary - DailyNews

Snippet: Education Ministry Secretary Nalaka Kaluwewa has stated that no decision has been made regarding the revision of the school reopening date.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/02/local/906554/no-change-in-school-opening-date-says-education-secretary/

[2025-12-02 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Financial Times

Title: Business school teaching case study: A cereal for growth

Snippet: PublishedDecember 2 2025

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/0bad6e0b-c01c-44cd-8b04-85e38445dec6

[2025-12-02 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China turns to school ‘snow breaks’ to warm up winter tourism industry

Snippet: Ahead of next year’s record-long Spring Festival, local governments roll out short holidays to lure families to winter getaways

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3334792/china-turns-school-snow-breaks-warm-winter-tourism-industry

[2025-12-02 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | Why Hong Kong universities are heading north for mainland Chinese collaborations

Snippet: Beijing Normal-Hong Kong Baptist University, which celebrates its 20th year, is a case study for why strategic cooperation is vital

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3334552/why-hong-kong-universities-are-heading-north-mainland-collaborations

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese schools offer ‘embodied intelligence’ courses to aid robotics industry

Snippet: Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Zhejiang University are among seven schools that plan to offer ‘embodied intelligence’ as a new major

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3334779/top-chinese-universities-offer-courses-embodied-intelligence-aid-robotics-industry

[2025-12-02 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sachain of Mahinda takes five wickets for nine runs - DailyNews

Snippet: Sachain Liyanage of Mahinda College Galle ‘B’ came up with a fine bowling performance against Siridhamma College Galle in their first round fixture of the Under 13 division 3 inter schools cricket tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Schools Cricket Association and sponsored by Sri Lanka Cricket.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/02/sports/905973/sachain-of-mahinda-takes-five-wickets-for-nine-runs/

[2025-12-02 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SLASSCOM empowers young innovators through Xcellerate inter University Hackathon - DailyNews

Snippet: SLASSCOM marked another milestone during Global Entrepreneurship Week 2025 with the successful conclusion of the Xcellerate Inter University Hackathon 2025, uniting Sri Lanka’s brightest young innovators.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/02/business/906026/slasscom-empowers-young-innovators-through-xcellerate-inter-university-hackathon/