[2026-02-17 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Bangladesh election affirms democratic Islamist governance in South Asia - DailyNews

Snippet: The retreating Western power bloc, as it ravages West Asia, may continue to demonise Islam but the planet’s most populous region, South Asia, seems to be democratically affirming the youngest of the four major religions in both its societal and political dimensions. Bangladesh’s national elections last Thursday, one of its freest in decades, has given a landslide to a liberal Islamist political party while also establishing a conservative Islamist movement as the main legislative opposition.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/17/general-opinion/952411/bangladesh-election-affirms-democratic-islamist-governance-in-south-asia/

[2026-02-17 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Post poll Bangladesh faces many challenges but rapprochement with India is a silver lining - DailyNews

Snippet: The new government of Bangladesh headed by Tarique Rahman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has a range of issues facing it as it assumes office on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/17/features/952451/post-poll-bangladesh-faces-many-challenges-but-rapprochement-with-india-is-a-silver-lining/

[2026-02-17 01:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Bong Revilla

Snippet: Ramon Bong Revilla Jr. (real name: Jose Mari Mortel Bautista) is a senator in the 19th Congress, serving a fresh first term until 2025. He was previously elected to the same position in 2004 and 2010, and had to take a break in the 2016 election cycle for being term-limited under the Constitution.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/bong-revilla/

[2026-02-16 17:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong court to rule on appeals of 12 jailed activists on February 23

Snippet: Court will also rule on one acquitted defendant in city’s largest national security trial of 47 opposition figures over illegal ‘primary’ election

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3343713/hong-kong-court-announce-verdict-appeals-12-jailed-activists-february-23

[2026-02-16 15:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Nepal starts campaign for first election since deadly anti-corruption protests

Snippet: Nearly 19 million people have registered to vote, including 800,000 taking part for the first time

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3343687/campaigning-starts-nepals-first-election-deadly-anti-corruption-protests

[2026-02-16 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: A Nation Reborn? - DailyNews

Snippet: In a striking departure from the deep pessimism that defined the first half of the decade, Sri Lanka has crossed a historic psychological threshold. The latest Mood of the Nation poll, released yesterday by independent think-tank Verité Research, provides empirical evidence of a considerable shift in the national consciousness. For the first time since the poll’s inception four years ago, a clear majority of Sri Lankans (59%) express satisfaction with the “way things are going” in the country.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/16/features/951634/a-nation-reborn/

[2026-02-16 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka turns more optimistic amidst strong Government approval - DailyNews

Snippet: The approval rating of the Government polled at 65% in early-February 2026, in the latest round of the Gallup style “Mood of the Nation” poll by Verité Research.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/16/local/951917/sri-lanka-turns-more-optimistic-amidst-strong-government-approval/

[2026-02-15 13:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Obama blasts ‘clown show’ after Trump’s racist monkey video

Snippet: The ex-president said most Americans ‘find this behaviour deeply troubling’ and it will hurt the Republicans in the midterm election

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3343605/barack-obama-blasts-clown-show-after-trumps-racist-monkey-video

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Editorial | Steady recovery in Hong Kong’s property market a vote of confidence

Snippet: Landmark deals in Central show foreign financial institutions see potential in the city’s and China’s economy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3343443/steady-recovery-hong-kongs-property-market-vote-confidence

[2026-02-15 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: SBS News

Title: How a hairdressing client list became a campaign to help Jay and Jeremy become dads

Snippet: Jay's (right) career in hair ended up becoming essential to his campaign to change WA's surrogacy laws. Credit: Supplied

Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/dateline/article/how-a-hair-stylists-client-list-became-a-campaign-to-change-surrogacy-laws/68mzq9pv6

[2026-02-14 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Asian Angle | How Asean can resolve its Myanmar dilemma post-election

Snippet: Asean should not discard the Five-Point Consensus, but translate it into a politically astute strategy of conditional engagement

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/opinion/article/3343518/how-asean-can-resolve-its-myanmar-dilemma-post-election

[2026-02-14 13:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Can Bangladesh's new leader bring change after election landslide? - DailyNews

Snippet: Just over two years ago, when Sheikh Hasina won an election widely condemned as rigged in her favour, it was hard to imagine her 15-year grip on power being broken so suddenly, or that a rival party that had been virtually written off would make such a resounding comeback.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/14/breaking-news/951378/can-bangladeshs-new-leader-bring-change-after-election-landslide/

[2026-02-14 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Tarique Rahman set to lead Bangladesh after BNP’s victory - DailyNews

Snippet: Bangladesh’s opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) won a landslide parliamentary election on Friday, returning to power after nearly two decades and positioning party leader Tarique Rahman to become prime minister as the country emerges from months of unrest and economic disruptionRahman, the son of former Premier Khaleda Zia and assassinated former President Ziaur Rahman, faces immediate challenges in restoring political stability, reviving investor confidence and rebuilding key industries – including the garment sector – after prolonged turmoil that followed the

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/14/photo-of-the-day/951336/tarique-rahman-set-to-lead-bangladesh-after-bnps-victory/

[2026-02-14 03:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Toward a United States of Europe? - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/japans-election-tests-its-ability-to-navigate-the-trump-era-2/

[2026-02-14 02:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: बांग्लादेश के चुनाव नतीजे क्या कहते हैं?

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/hi/what-says-election-results-of-bangladesh/video-75959717

[2026-02-13 22:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Bangladesh’s BNP set to balance ties with powers to avoid crossing ‘red line’

Snippet: The party will focus on economic growth after the election while fostering cordial ties with India, Pakistan, China and the US, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3343508/bangladeshs-bnp-set-balance-ties-regional-powers-us-avoid-crossing-red-line

[2026-02-13 21:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Who would win a Ukraine election? - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/who-would-win-a-ukraine-election/

[2026-02-13 17:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: बीएनपी जीती बांग्लादेश चुनाव; नतीजों से भारत में राहत

Snippet: 12 फरवरी को होने वाले संसदीय चुनाव से पहले देश में बीएनपी और जमात के नेतृत्व वाले दोनों गठबंधनों के बीच बराबर की टक्कर की बात कही जा रही थी. अंतरिम सरकार की ओर से पाबंदी लगने के कारण अवामी लीग इस बार मैदान में नहीं थी. लेकिन लोगों ने जमात जैसी कट्टरपंथी ताकत की बजाय पहले भी स्थिर सरकार दे चुकी बीएनपी को ही चुना.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/hi/how-india-looks-at-bangladesh-election-2026-results/a-75943534

[2026-02-13 13:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: BNP claims win in historic first election since overthrow of Hasina - DailyNews

Snippet: The Bangladesh Nationalist party (BNP), led by Tarique Rahman, has claimed a sweeping victory in the country’s first election since a gen-Z uprising toppled the autocratic regime of Sheikh Hasina.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/13/breaking-news/950842/bnp-claims-win-in-historic-first-election-since-overthrow-of-hasina/

[2026-02-13 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Takaichi’s landslide victory in Japan has North Korea on edge

Snippet: North Korea has accused Japan of resurrecting its wartime ambitions by expanding its defence and pursuing security alliances

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3343322/why-takaichis-japan-election-victory-has-sparked-north-koreas-childish-fury

[2026-02-13 09:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: What to know about the SAVE America Act

Snippet: President Donald Trump is turning up the heat on the US Congress to pass the SAVE America Act, which would require people to provide ID and proof of citizenship to vote and which has failed to gain support in the Senate.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crk845r4vlyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-02-13 09:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chief of UN intellectual property agency wins re-election

Snippet: Daren Tang secured victory despite questions over his leadership and a whistle-blower letter, as US and China stayed largely on sidelines

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3343385/wipo-chief-wins-re-election-un-faces-financial-turmoil

[2026-02-13 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Police warn public on fake emails sent impersonating CID Director - DailyNews

Snippet: The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has initiated an investigation on a fraudulent email campaign falsely claiming to be from CID Director SSP Shani Abeysekara.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/13/lawnorder/950820/police-warn-public-on-fake-emails-sent-impersonating-cid-director/

[2026-02-13 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Air Force target hat-trick of wins - DailyNews

Snippet: Air Force Sports Club will look to complete a perfect Plate Segment campaign when they meet Police Sports Club in their final Super Round match of the Maliban Trophy SLR Inter-club A Division League Rugby Tournament at the Air Force Grounds in Ratmalana today at 4.00 p.m.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/13/sports/950309/air-force-target-hat-trick-of-wins/

[2026-02-13 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Polls close in first election since Gen Z protests ousted Bangladesh leader - DailyNews

Snippet: Votes are being counted in Bangladesh after its first election since student-led protests ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina in 2024.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/13/world/950529/polls-close-in-first-election-since-gen-z-protests-ousted-bangladesh-leader/

[2026-02-12 21:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Meet the two top candidates in Bangladesh's 2026 election

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/meet-the-two-top-candidates-in-bangladeshs-2026-election/video-75920677

[2026-02-12 21:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: CMC Member stripped of position over budget vote controversy - DailyNews

Snippet: Zohara Buhary, a member of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC), has been officially stripped of her seat following a disciplinary decision by the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/12/local/950180/cmc-member-stripped-of-position-over-budget-vote-controversy/

[2026-02-12 20:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Bangladesh votes in first election since Gen Z protests ousted former PM Sheikh Hasina - DailyNews

Snippet: Bangladesh is holding its first election since student-led protests in 2024 ended the 15-year rule of its increasingly autocratic leader, Sheikh Hasina.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/12/breaking-news/950158/bangladesh-votes-in-first-election-since-gen-z-protests-ousted-former-pm-sheikh-hasina/

[2026-02-12 20:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Alibaba’s Qwen tops 120 million orders in 6 days amid China’s AI shopping battle

Snippet: Campaign has sparked a behavioural shift towards AI-powered shopping, which Alibaba says is becoming a more popular lifestyle choice

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3343289/alibabas-qwen-tops-120-million-orders-6-days-amid-chinas-ai-shopping-battle

[2026-02-12 19:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Size assembles bumper Sha Tin team including another intriguing Derby candidate

Snippet: The champion trainer looks to add to his tally of 25 winners this season with 11 runners on Saturday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3343308/john-size-assembles-bumper-squad-sha-tin-including-another-intriguing-derby-candidate

[2026-02-12 17:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: America First in Myanmar means rejecting China's election ploy - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/america-first-in-myanmar-means-rejecting-chinas-election-ploy/

[2026-02-12 14:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sigiriya featured in UNESCO 'Travel Tuesday' campaign promoting heritage value - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s iconic Sigiriya, also known as Lion’s Rock, has been featured in UNESCO’s latest Travel Tuesday campaign update, drawing global attention to the island’s rich cultural and historical heritage.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/12/local/950064/sigiriya-featured-in-unesco-travel-tuesday-campaign-promoting-heritage-value/

[2026-02-12 13:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: HK$20 vs HK$200: how Hong Kong’s Christine Fong underspent rivals in Legco race

Snippet: Election spending declarations by 32 candidates reveal huge spending gap, from HK$20 to more than HK$200 a vote

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3343230/hong-kongs-queen-votes-ran-one-cheapest-legco-races-hk20-vote

[2026-02-12 09:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump faces rare pushback within his party over tariffs as polls slide

Snippet: Pressure builds as Republican fractures emerge, a symbolic House vote on tariffs advances and a pivotal Supreme Court ruling looms

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/politics/article/3343243/trump-faces-rare-pushback-within-his-party-over-tariffs-polls-slide

[2026-02-12 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Editorial | Takaichi’s election mandate won’t give her leverage with China

Snippet: The Japanese prime minister’s hawkish stance will only further inflame tensions over Taiwan – and popularity at home won’t temper Beijing’s response

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3343170/takaichis-election-mandate-wont-give-her-leverage-china

[2026-02-12 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | Will Japan’s election result trigger a security spiral with China?

Snippet: The result of Japan’s election has altered Tokyo’s domestic political calculus while raising the stakes for regional stability

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3343001/how-takaichis-landslide-victory-will-reshape-china-japan-security

[2026-02-12 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Bangladesh elections to re-set South Asia geopolitics - DailyNews

Snippet: It is not often that a single national election of an impoverished developing country can significantly change the geopolitics of a whole region, especially a region with the world’s largest concentration of population. Bangladesh, which has rapidly progressed from being one of South Asia’s weakest economies to become the region’s second largest, holds its General Elections today (Thursday).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/12/general-opinion/949700/bangladesh-elections-to-re-set-south-asia-geopolitics/

[2026-02-12 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Aussies hammer Ireland; Proteas survive double Super Over drama - DailyNews

Snippet: Australia kicked off their T20 World Cup campaign in style, defeating Ireland by 67 runs at the R. Premadasa Stadium yesterday. Nathan Ellis (4/12) and Adam Zampa (4/23) starred with the ball, with Ellis earning the Player of the Match award.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/12/sports/950018/aussies-hammer-ireland-proteas-survive-double-super-over-drama/

[2026-02-12 00:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Bangladesh set for first election since Hasina's ouster

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/bangladesh-set-for-first-election-since-hasinas-ouster/video-75912424

[2026-02-11 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Vote recount calls grow in Thailand amid claims of election irregularities

Snippet: The People’s Party, among others, cites ‘clear evidence of irregularities during the tallying process’, including vote-buying and tampering

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3343185/vote-recount-calls-grow-thailand-amid-claims-election-irregularities

[2026-02-11 17:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: In Malaysia, civil war erupts between key opposition leaders ahead of poll

Snippet: Bersatu, a party in the PN alliance, is riven by a succession fight between its two top leaders ahead of the next general election

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3343160/malaysian-key-opposition-partys-power-struggle-threatens-dent-election-hopes

[2026-02-11 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Bangladesh prepares to vote in world’s 1st Gen Z-inspired polls - DailyNews

Snippet: Bangladesh’s political roles have reversed ahead of Thursday’s vote, following years in which the Opposition was sidelined by mass arrests or boycotted polls under former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/11/world/949019/bangladesh-prepares-to-vote-in-worlds-1st-gen-z-inspired-polls/

[2026-02-11 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ‘A Nation United’ campaign under President’s patronage in Nuwara Eliya today - DailyNews

Snippet: The Central Province programme of the “A Nation United” National Campaign, aimed at eradicating the menace of illicit drugs, will be held at 2.30 pm in Nuwara Eliya under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (11).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/11/local/949284/a-nation-united-campaign-under-presidents-patronage-in-nuwara-eliya-today/

[2026-02-11 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: People’s Bank conducts ‘People’s Remittance Vaasi Kotiyai 2025 – Send and Win Bangkok Tours’ campaign - DailyNews

Snippet: People’s Bank recently conducted the weekly draws of its ‘People’s Remittance ‘Vaasi Kotiyai 2025 – Send and Win Bangkok Tours’ campaign, selecting four winners for the period from December 3 to December December 31, 2025. The ceremony was held at the Overseas Customer Services (OCS) premises in Colombo 10.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/11/business/948730/peoples-bank-conducts-peoples-remittance-vaasi-kotiyai-2025-send-and-win-bangkok-tours-campaign/

[2026-02-11 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: A renewed mandate for Sanae Takaichi - DailyNews

Snippet: The resounding victory of Sanae Takaichi in the recent Japanese snap election has reaffirmed the confidence placed in her by Japanese voters. In fact, Sanae brought the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) its biggest electoral victory in its 71-year history, fueling her ambitions to pursue a political agenda which she herself says could “split public opinion”.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/11/editorial/948806/a-renewed-mandate-for-sanae-takaichi/

[2026-02-11 06:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Yaoning Sun gets 4 years in prison for acting as Beijing’s agent in California

Snippet: The case was filed at a time of rising concern that the China was seeking to influence local polls and install Beijing-friendly politicians

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3343115/yaoning-sun-gets-4-years-prison-acting-beijings-agent-california-election

[2026-02-10 21:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Sons of the Neon Night leads 2026 Hong Kong Film Awards nominations

Snippet: Amid controversy over four titles removed from the ballot, Sons of the Neon Night and Back to the Past dominate the award nominations

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3343068/hong-kong-film-awards-2026-nominations-full-sons-neon-night-leads-disputed-race

[2026-02-10 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Indonesia’s inner circle, Japan revives imperial army ranks: 7 Asia highlights

Snippet: From insight into Jakarta politics to debate over Malaysian sultan’s comment, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/3343003/japans-takaichi-sweeps-election-kuala-lumpur-mayoral-ethnicity-debate-7-asia-highlights

[2026-02-10 12:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: The Nikkei View

Snippet: Prime minister must not allow arrogance to creep in after her party's election landslide

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/opinion/the-nikkei-view

[2026-02-10 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Businesses to ‘keep doing it’ as Japan-China trade stays defiant after election

Snippet: Neither side likely to want escalation in months-long dispute but near-term outlook uncertain, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342960/china-japan-dispute-what-next-businesses-after-takaichis-election-sweep