[2026-02-03 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Book donation, scholarships awarded to Samanera monks in Kalutara - DailyNews

Snippet: The ceremony for the donation of books for the year 2026 to Samanera monks studying at Pirivenas in the Kalutara district, conducted under the Samanera Regulation Project implemented with the patronage of the Kalutara Bodhi Trustee Board, and the awarding of scholarships under the Ancient Education Development Project, was held recently at the Kalutara Bodhi premises.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/03/local/944346/book-donation-scholarships-awarded-to-samanera-monks-in-kalutara/

[2026-02-03 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese man on trial in Munich for raping sedated partner, echoing Pelicot case

Snippet: The 27-year-old faces trial for drugging, raping, and filming his Chinese girlfriend, and is charged with attempted murder and aggravated rape

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3342149/chinese-student-trial-germany-raping-sedated-partner-echoing-pelicot-case

[2026-02-02 20:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Silver bullet: New Oriental strategy pivots to China’s silver economy

Snippet: China’s leading private education firm tests new growth paths, amid demographic shifts and softer demand for US-bound study

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3342108/silver-bullet-new-oriental-pivots-late-age-learners-china-ages

[2026-02-02 19:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: [EDITORIAL] EDCOM 2 report: The horror story of a literacy crisis

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/editorials/edcom-2-report-horror-story-literacy-crisis-english-version/

[2026-02-02 18:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: For Hong Kong students, their career paths’ first steps start at university

Snippet: Choosing a course is a delicate balance of passion, parental expectations and the prospects of a fulfilling career

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/special-reports/article/3342081/how-help-hong-kong-students-navigate-their-university-choices-and-career-paths

[2026-02-02 17:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: Trump ‘jokes’ about adding three new US states

Snippet: US President Donald Trump has said he plans to expand the country by adding Canada, Greenland, and Venezuela as new states, later describing the remarks as a joke, the Washington Post has reported, citing eyewitnesses. Trump reportedly made the comments at the annual Alfalfa Club dinner on Saturday, an exclusive gathering of CEOs, politicians, and other Washington luminaries.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/631846-trump-jokes-about-3-new/

[2026-02-02 17:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Mainland Chinese student jailed for 3 months for cheating in TOEFL test

Snippet: Huang Xinyi paid someone else to take test on her behalf in Cambodia and submitted results to Hong Kong’s Lingnan University so she could graduate

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3342068/mainland-chinese-student-jailed-3-months-hiring-imposter-take-toefl-test

[2026-02-02 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Bleak start’ to 2026 for China’s property sector as sales declines accelerate

Snippet: China’s top developers slumped in January, with weak demand and fading policy support raising fresh concerns over debt repayment capacity

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3342060/bleak-start-2026-chinas-property-sector-sales-declines-accelerate

[2026-02-02 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: North America’s top computer vision scientist Liang Jie returns to China

Snippet: Brain behind leading Microsoft tech products used by millions across the globe and sensor systems for elderly care joins Chinese university

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3341662/north-americas-top-computer-vision-scientist-liang-jie-returns-china

[2026-02-02 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Exclusive | 55% plunge in new hires as Hong Kong graduates face gloomiest outlook in 5 years

Snippet: Average monthly salary of new hires has risen only marginally by 0.5 per cent year on year to HK$20,961 in 2025, according to online job portal

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3341998/55-plunge-new-hires-hong-kong-graduates-face-gloomiest-job-outlook-5-years

[2026-02-02 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Solve School Development Officers’ issue as promised - Sajith - DailyNews

Snippet: Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa stated that the Government is trying to evade the issue faced by School Development Officers, and assured that the opposition will continue to stand with them until justice is delivered.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/02/politics/943924/solve-school-development-officers-issue-as-promised-sajith/

[2026-02-02 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Ministry to address doctors’ child school admission issue - DailyNews

Snippet: The Health and Mass Media Ministry has stated that it will intervene to address issues faced by Government medical officers in admitting their children to schools.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/02/local/943931/ministry-to-address-doctors-child-school-admission-issue/

[2026-02-02 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: The Thomian legacy in the promotion of Sinhala - DailyNews

Snippet: S. Thomas’ College, founded in 1851 by the Rt. Rev. James Chapman, the first Anglican Bishop of Colombo, in Mutwal, quickly established a strong reputation among Sri Lankan schools. Its relocation in 1918 to a scenic site near Mount Lavinia marked a new chapter in the College’s history and further enhanced its stature.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/02/features/943592/the-thomian-legacy-in-the-promotion-of-sinhala/

[2026-02-02 06:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Superb double by Manula of Urubokka Central College - DailyNews

Snippet: Manula Anupriya of Urubokka Central College gave a fine all-round performanceagainst Vijitha Central College Dickwella 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/2026/02/02/sports/943529/superb-double-by-manula-of-urubokka-central-college/

[2026-02-02 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Meadowlea fuels Dharmasoka College Cricket as main sponsor - DailyNews

Snippet: Meadowlea fat spread, marketed and distributed by Pyramid Wilmar Pvt Limited partnered with Dharmasoka College Ambalangoda as the main sponsor for the 2025/2026 school cricket season – an initiative that showcases the company’s continuous commitment towards fostering young athlete talent as they pursue excellence on and off the field.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/02/business/943612/meadowlea-fuels-dharmasoka-college-cricket-as-main-sponsor/

[2026-02-02 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SL Permanent Mission in Geneva continues to mobilise disaster relief assistance - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lankans living in Switzerland joined with the Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka to provide essential supplies following the devastating impact of Cyclone Ditwah. A consignment of disaster relief items including high pressure cleaners, kitchen utensil sets, sanitary items, cleaning items, baby care products, school bags, clothes etc. was air-lifted with the support extended by AERO Logistics in Zurich for immediate transport to the Disaster Management Centre in Colombo, on January 11.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/02/local/943865/sl-permanent-mission-in-geneva-continues-to-mobilise-disaster-relief-assistance/

[2026-02-02 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: British School unites for a cleaner coast - DailyNews

Snippet: The shoreline of Dehiwala Beach witnessed a powerful display of unity and environmental responsibility as The British School in Colombo (BSC) came together for the school’s second beach clean-up this academic year.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/02/local/943778/british-school-unites-for-a-cleaner-coast/

[2026-02-02 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Stolen time - DailyNews

Snippet: All women are, in one way or another, racing against the biological clock. Recent statistics show that Sri Lanka’s birth rate is steadily declining while the elderly population is growing at a rapid pace. What if these trends are not isolated phenomena, but closely linked to our education system? What if that very system quietly deepens the divide between the haves and the have-nots, simply because ordinary and disadvantaged children spend an inordinately long portion of their lives trapped in

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/02/editorial/943575/stolen-time/

[2026-02-02 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Apax Campus convocation today - DailyNews

Snippet: The convocation of the Apax Campus will take place at the BMICH today at 2.00 pm.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/02/local/943824/apax-campus-convocation-today/

[2026-02-01 16:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Financial Times

Title: School IB business management class: Carlsberg’s ‘core’ beer brands drop to less than half of sales for first time

Snippet: PublishedFebruary 1 2026

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/d14cde8b-c7b8-4b6e-bb64-669e1e15614e

[2026-02-01 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is Philippines falling behind in EV race as Southeast Asia revs up?

Snippet: Policy uncertainty and the Philippines’ lack of competitiveness in key areas have reinforced investor unease, observers say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3341865/philippines-falling-behind-ev-race-southeast-asia-revs

[2026-02-01 13:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Developing quality human resources essential to safeguard country’s future, says Prime Minister - DailyNews

Snippet: safeguard the country’s future, emphasizing that education plays a crucial role in ensuring economic, social, and cultural security.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/01/local/943447/developing-quality-human-resources-essential-to-safeguard-countrys-future-says-prime-minister/

[2026-02-01 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Calls for stricter rules after bot bookers detected on Hong Kong sports app

Snippet: Authorities say they found accounts using computer programs or other automated tools for bookings just a week after new anti-touting policy began

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3341941/calls-stricter-rules-after-bot-bookers-detected-hong-kong-sports-app

[2026-02-01 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Editorial | Hong Kong schools’ medium of instruction must pass the test of the times

Snippet: With its review of the guidelines for teaching in English or Chinese, Hong Kong must seek to better prepare its pupils for higher education while serving the city’s needs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3341791/hong-kong-schools-medium-instruction-must-pass-test-times

[2026-02-01 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Editorial | Hong Kong should see animal protection as a shared civic duty

Snippet: A pond-cleaning operation that resulted in the death of over a hundred fish highlights gaps in public awareness of and education on animal welfare

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3341812/hong-kong-should-see-animal-protection-shared-civic-duty

[2026-01-31 23:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong steps up scrutiny of private schools

Snippet: Education Bureau releases code of practice for private primary and secondary schools

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3341955/hong-kong-steps-scrutiny-private-schools

[2026-01-31 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan eateries and pubs implement age restrictions for optimal dining experience

Snippet: Policy has ignited heated debate among Japanese netizens, with some labelling it as discrimination

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/article/3341393/japan-eateries-limit-entry-based-age-ensure-younger-patrons-can-enjoy-make-noise-freely

[2026-01-31 18:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China slaps US$3.7 million fine on Kuaishou for live-streaming e-commerce breach

Snippet: The penalty reflects a broader regulatory crackdown on content and operations deemed undesirable or harmful on Chinese online platforms

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3341936/china-slaps-us37-million-fine-kuaishou-over-live-streaming-e-commerce-violation

[2026-01-31 14:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Is Trump's foreign policy really realist? - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/is-trumps-foreign-policy-really-realist/

[2026-01-31 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As I see it | When in doubt, EU leaders dig an even bigger hole

Snippet: Brussels presses on with its self-defeating policy of isolating Russia, even as the US makes clear its transatlantic ally is effectively on its own for its security

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3341636/when-doubt-eu-leaders-dig-even-bigger-hole

[2026-01-31 06:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Antonian–Joes match drawn, Kaushika scores twin fifties - DailyNews

Snippet: Antonian Kaushika Kumarasinghe struck half-centuries in both innings as St. Anthony’s College Katugastota played out a draw against St. Joseph’s College Colombo in their Under-19 Inter-Schools Two-Day Cricket Tournament fixture yesterday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/31/sports/943238/antonian-joes-match-drawn-kaushika-scores-twin-fifties/

[2026-01-31 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: A correct step - DailyNews

Snippet: The furore over the recent case of a Colombo student using social media in an inappropriate manner has once again focused attention on the widespread use of smartphones among students, some as young as 5 years old. Many parents have gifted smartphones to their children, either unaware or ignorant of the inherent dangers lurking in the deep bowels of the World Wide Web and social media that can corrupt young, developing minds.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/31/editorial/943116/a-correct-step/

[2026-01-31 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: EU asylum policy: What changes for refugees in Germany?

Snippet: The Common European Asylum System (CEAS) is the European Union's legal framework to create uniform, fair and efficient standards for processing asylum applications.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/eu-asylum-policy-what-changes-for-refugees-in-germany/a-75728293

[2026-01-31 01:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong shelves cross-border levy plan, marks second policy U-turn in a day

Snippet: Proposal was part of city government’s efforts to deal with HK$87.2 billion budget deficit

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3341888/hong-kong-shelves-cross-border-levy-plan-marks-second-policy-u-turn-day

[2026-01-30 23:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump picks former Federal Reserve official Kevin Warsh to chair US central bank

Snippet: The nomination comes as economic issues – from tariffs to affordability – dominate the policy agenda ahead of the November midterm elections

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/politics/article/3341870/trump-picks-former-federal-reserve-official-kevin-warsh-chair-us-central-bank

[2026-01-30 22:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US envoys to Israel blocked ‘apocalyptic’ Gaza warning in 2024: report

Snippet: Leaked reports reveal US diplomats killed internal memos detailing dead bodies and famine in Gaza to avoid a ‘lack of balance’ in policy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3341861/us-envoys-israel-blocked-apocalyptic-gaza-warning-2024-report

[2026-01-30 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Letters | PhD fellowship scheme holds a key to Hong Kong’s education hub dream

Snippet: Readers discuss the experience of international PhD students in Hong Kong, hospital fees, and Mark Carney’s Davos speech

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3341619/phd-fellowship-scheme-holds-key-hong-kongs-education-hub-dream

[2026-01-30 13:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Probe into Grade 10 Exam papers’ leak in CP - DailyNews

Snippet: The Central Province (CP) Education Department has launched an investigation into the leakage of the Science, Mathematics, and English question papers intended for the Grade 10 third-term examination.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/30/lawnorder/942770/probe-into-grade-10-exam-papers-leak-in-cp/

[2026-01-30 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chipmaking expert Xu Zhenpeng leaves OpenAI-funded start-up for Shanghai role

Snippet: The rising talent in micron-precision 3D printing revealed the move from California to an academic position in China on social media

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3341719/chipmaking-expert-xu-zhenpeng-leaves-openai-funded-start-shanghai-role

[2026-01-30 12:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Financial Times

Title: School IB economics: Eurozone inflation falls to 2% in December

Snippet: PublishedJanuary 30 2026

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/e4a3a626-869d-44fd-a9e7-3489a61a0525

[2026-01-30 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan child suicides reach record high as experts warn of mounting pressures

Snippet: The rise in child deaths contrasts with a broader decline in suicides, prompting scrutiny of school pressure and mental health support

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3341721/japan-child-suicides-reach-record-high-experts-warn-mounting-pressures

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

Source: ProPublica

Title: Two School Districts Sue, Claiming Alaska Is Failing Its Constitutional Obligation to Fund Public Education

Snippet: Two Alaska school districts filed a lawsuit on Jan. 20 in Anchorage Superior Court against the state, its governor and its education commissioner over what they say is a long-running failure to adequately fund public education.

Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/alaska-public-education-funding-failure-lawsuit

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

Source: ABC News

Title: Topic:Trade Agreements

Snippet: In the past fortnight, US President Donald Trump has threatened tariffs against at least 10 countries. Some experts say the Trump administration's tariff policy is leading to the creation of new trading blocs, and isolating the United States.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/topic/trade-agreements

[2026-01-30 08:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: EU toughens up on illegal arrivals in new migration policy

Snippet: The European Commission presented its plan for the European Union's migration policy on Thursday, promising to tackle irregular migration and pledging to work with countries outside of the bloc.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/eu-toughens-up-on-illegal-arrivals-in-new-migration-policy/a-75720620

[2026-01-30 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ‘Foundation is being laid for creating a future citizen with a balanced personality’ - DailyNews

Snippet: The foundation for creating a future generation full of all virtues and compassion is being laid today, Prime Minister and Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said yesterday (29), launching the new education reforms starting from Grade 1.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/30/breaking-news/942797/foundation-is-being-laid-for-creating-a-future-citizen-with-a-balanced-personality/

[2026-01-30 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: No more half-measures in education - DailyNews

Snippet: Ever since Dr. H. W. Howes, the last British Director of Education, left Sri Lanka, we have been talking of educational reform. The first reforms were simple affairs, like adding certain compulsory subjects (e.g., religion) to curricula, etc. The switchover from English to Sinhala as the medium of instruction was to take place slowly after a convenient interval of accommodating students to new systems.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/30/features/942577/no-more-half-measures-in-education/

[2026-01-30 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: As the rains recede - DailyNews

Snippet: WHAT IS SLYCAN TRUST? It is a non- profit think tank working on Climate Change, Sustainable Development, Finance, Security, Entrepreneurship, Bio-diversity, Eco-System Conservation, Risk Management, Transition and Social Justice including gender and youth empowerment. Their work spans the national,regional and global level, from policy analysis and evidence based research to capacity building, technical support provision and on the ground implementation.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/30/features/942574/as-the-rains-recede/

[2026-01-30 06:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Food safety practices should not be confined to school curriculum - PM - DailyNews

Snippet: Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that food safety practices should not be confined merely to the school curriculum, but should be nurtured as an integral part of a child’s attitudes and behavioural patterns.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/30/local/942527/food-safety-practices-should-not-be-confined-to-school-curriculum-pm/

[2026-01-30 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: British School swimmers shine in Phuket - DailyNews

Snippet: The British School in Colombo (BSC) delivered a pleasing performance, recording several personal best timings at the FOBISIA Swimming Invitational held at the Thanyapura Sports and Health Resort in Phuket, Thailand.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/30/sports/942322/british-school-swimmers-shine-in-phuket/

[2026-01-30 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka Cultural show at Muscat Festival - DailyNews

Snippet: A vibrant Sri Lanka Cultural Show captivated an audience of more than 2,500 Omanis at the City Amphitheatre in Muscat. The event featured traditional dances from various regions of Sri Lanka, alongside performances influenced by the country’s diverse cultural heritage. These graceful and energetic dances were presented by the senior students of the Sri Lankan School in Muscat.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/30/local/942650/sri-lanka-cultural-show-at-muscat-festival/