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

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Защо заминахме за Германия: историята на Антония и Петко

Snippet: "Няма значение къде живеем. Може и в Южна Корея да сме някой ден. Важното е да сме близо до децата ни", казват 47-годишните Петко и Антония Петкови от Хасково. От 16 години те живеят трайно в Германия , а от година и половина са собственици на ресторант за бургери в южната провинция Баден-Вюртемберг.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/bg/zaso-zaminahme-za-germania-istoriata-na-antonia-i-petko/a-75516335

[2026-01-15 22:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Chinese corruption busters are tracking down bribes paid in cryptocurrency

Snippet: A documentary on state television highlights how a senior central bank official was bribed with a digital currency

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3340038/how-chinese-corruption-busters-are-tracking-down-bribes-paid-cryptocurrency

[2026-01-15 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Loved Back to the Past? 10 Asian time travel gems you may also enjoy

Snippet: After the success of Louis Koo’s Back to the Past, here are 10 other Asian time-travelling movies that are well worth checking out

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3339696/10-best-asian-time-travel-movies-watch-after-hong-kong-hit-back-past

[2026-01-15 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 7 horse-themed Chinese idioms to use during the Year of the Horse

Snippet: Horses symbolise strength, speed and health in Chinese culture. Here are seven sayings based on the animal, with Cantonese pronunciations

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3339975/7-popular-chinese-horse-idioms-you-trot-out-year-horse

[2026-01-15 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Explainer | China folk custom beats women to boost fertility, dire results for not conceiving

Snippet: Ancient ritual saw women beaten with bamboo sticks, brooms, wooden clubs; in variation of tradition, women were held over a fire

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/gender-diversity/article/3339195/china-folk-custom-beats-women-boost-fertility-dire-consequences-if-fail-conceive

[2026-01-15 20:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Maradana Railway Station adorned with kolam designs to celebrate Thai Pongal - DailyNews

Snippet: Kolam patterns were beautifully created at the Maradana Railway Station to mark the Thai Pongal festival by a Sinhala Station Master, highlighting cultural harmony and festive spirit.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/15/local/934365/maradana-railway-station-adorned-with-kolam-designs-to-celebrate-thai-pongal/

[2026-01-15 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Video | China’s bookstores are booming, but not because of the books

Snippet: Bookstores that feature stunning architecture and tasteful interior design are the newest hotspot for aspiring influencers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3340011/softcovers-and-selfies-chinas-bookshops-find-fame-photogenic-backdrops

[2026-01-15 19:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Meralco Bolts

Snippet: As TNT books its fourth straight PBA finals stint, coach Chot Reyes and Jordan Heading still tip their hat to sophomore Meralco guard CJ Cansino

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/meralco-bolts/

[2026-01-15 18:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: X marks the bot: Malaysia says Grok ban may be lifted if it is proven to be safe

Snippet: Though X has deactivated several prompts, more changes need to be made to ensure the site’s safety, Malaysia’s communications minister says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3340001/malaysia-says-x-must-prove-grok-safe-ban-lifted-abuse-not-freedom

[2026-01-15 18:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Tech watchdogs, advocacy groups call on Apple, Google to drop X and Grok from app stores

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/technology/social-media/groups-statements-apple-google-drop-x-grok-app-stores/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Review | How the Osaka and Kyoto Ritz-Carltons blend luxury with Japanese tradition

Snippet: The Ritz-Carlton Osaka in the busy Umeda district is opulent, while the tranquil Kyoto property reflects the vibe of Japan’s cultural capital

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3339854/how-osaka-and-kyoto-ritz-carltons-blend-classic-luxury-japanese-tradition

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan woman mocked for ‘ugly’ looks, resists cosmetic surgery, uses make-up

Snippet: Ridiculed as a child, woman takes more than 30,000 selfies in 13 years on fashion journey; says it was like a ‘scientific study’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/gender-diversity/article/3339161/japan-woman-mocked-ugly-looks-resists-cosmetic-surgery-transforms-make

[2026-01-15 16:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Houdini. Apologies bring Adelaide Festival back from death by own hand - Michael West

Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/houdini-apologies-bring-adelaide-festival-back-from-death-by-own-hand/

[2026-01-15 16:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Musk's xAI curbs sexually explicit image generation in Grok

Snippet: Tech billionaire Elon Musk's social media platform X, on Wednesday, announced new restrictions on its AI chatbot Grok to prevent it from undressing images of real people.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/musks-xai-curbs-sexually-explicit-image-generation-in-grok/a-75511331

[2026-01-15 14:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: All Blacks fire coach Robertson less than two years before World Cup

Snippet: The 51-year-old said he was ‘gutted’ to be leaving the team; former Australia coach Dave Rennie has been linked to the job

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/rugby/international-rugby/article/3339948/all-blacks-fire-coach-robertson-less-two-years-world-cup-after-scathing-review

[2026-01-15 13:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Review | Unexpected Family: Jackie Chan trades kicks for tears in sentimental drama

Snippet: Chan excels as a man with Alzheimer’s disease in this well-meaning but ham-fisted film about the importance of family

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3339862/unexpected-family-movie-review-jackie-chan-trades-kicks-tears-sentimental-drama

[2026-01-15 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China midwife accidentally severs baby’s finger, results in reattachment surgery

Snippet: Nurse admits blunder, blames newborn’s moving fingers as she cut umbilical cord; infant’s father says wife is ‘distraught’ about incident

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3339189/china-midwife-accidentally-severs-babys-middle-finger-results-reattachment-surgery

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Year of the Horse 2026 predictions for Pigs, from money to love and health

Snippet: After a volatile year, Pigs will enjoy success at work in the Year of the Fire Horse, but need to pay close attention to their health

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3339695/year-horse-2026-predictions-pigs-their-lucky-colour-careers-and-health

[2026-01-15 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The buzziest openings in Hong Kong, from Japanese delights to a new literary museum

Snippet: Hana no Kumo puts a spin on the kappou experience, HKMU launches the Museum of Modern Chinese Literature, and Swim Club brings Californian cool to the Kimpton

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3339331/buzziest-openings-hong-kong-japanese-delights-new-literary-museum

[2026-01-15 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Harvest, Sun and Renewal - DailyNews

Snippet: As the sun rises higher in the northern sky and the Tamil month of Thai dawns, Tamil communities in Sri Lanka and across the world celebrate Thai Pongal, one of the oldest and most meaningful harvest festivals in South Asia. Rooted deeply in agrarian life, Pongal is far more than a religious observance; it is a civilisational act of thanksgiving—to the Sun, the Earth, cattle, and human labour—marking renewal, abundance, and harmony with nature.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/15/general-opinion/933957/harvest-sun-and-renewal/

[2026-01-15 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Global emblem of Asian communication - DailyNews

Snippet: Professor Wimal Dissanayake stands as one of the most iconic figures in Asian communication and Asian cinema, globally recognised for his pioneering scholarship, cultural vision, and intellectual leadership. His contribution to the field is not only international but deeply rooted in Sri Lanka’s modern intellectual and artistic history. In the early 1970s, he played a foundational role in establishing the Department of Mass Communication at the University of Kelaniya (then Vidyalankara University), at a time when media and communication studies

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/15/features/933977/global-emblem-of-asian-communication/

[2026-01-15 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: Showing respect, gratitude for nature, one of the highest human virtues - PM - DailyNews

Snippet: “I extend my heartfelt greetings to the Tamil people in Sri Lanka and abroad who celebrate the Thai Pongal festival, marking a pride tradition that expresses gratitude for the dignity of labour and the protection bestowed by nature.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/15/local/933919/showing-respect-gratitude-for-nature-one-of-the-highest-human-virtues-pm/

[2026-01-15 06:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Harvest of gratitude and harmony - DailyNews

Snippet: Thai Pongal is a four-day harvest festival that holds a cherished place in the hearts of Tamil communities in Tamil Nadu, Sri Lanka, and elsewhere across the globe where Tamil heritage thrives. The celebration is observed in mid-January, and marks the conclusion of the Northeast monsoon.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/15/features/933866/harvest-of-gratitude-and-harmony/

[2026-01-15 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Homage to the Sun God - DailyNews

Snippet: Thai Pongal is regarded as one of the most prominent Hindu festivals of the Tamil community. It falls on the first day of the Hindu–Tamil calendar month of Thai and is widely recognised as a Hindu Tamil festival in Sri Lanka. This auspicious day is also known as Ullavar Thirunal, where “Ullavar” means farmers and “Thirunal” signifies a festive or fortunate day.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/15/features/933827/homage-to-the-sun-god/

[2026-01-15 06:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: Dawn of new beginnings - DailyNews

Snippet: As the celestial chariot of the Sun begins its northward journey, marking the end of the winter solstice, the Tamil month of Thai (January) is born. For millions, Thai Pongal is more than a mere harvest festival; it is a profound symphony of gratitude—a ritualistic “thank you” to the cosmos that sustains us.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/15/features/933836/dawn-of-new-beginnings/

[2026-01-15 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Cartoon of the day - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s most Trusted and Innovative media services provider

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/15/cartoon/934055/cartoon-of-the-day-784/

[2026-01-15 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Special SLTB bus services to ply for Thai Pongal - DailyNews

Snippet: Special bus services will be implemented by the Sri Lanka Transport and the National Transport Commission for the convenience of those travelling to their hometowns for the Thai Pongal festival and the upcoming long weekend.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/15/local/934158/special-sltb-bus-services-to-ply-for-thai-pongal/

[2026-01-15 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Celebrating Thai Pongal traditions - DailyNews

Snippet: Hindu devotees thronged markets to buy items to decorate their homes in keeping with the Pongal traditions on the eve of Thai Pongal festival yesterday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/15/photo-of-the-day/934171/celebrating-thai-pongal-traditions/

[2026-01-15 04:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Trump droht mit US-Reaktion bei Hinrichtungen im Iran

Snippet: "Wir werden sehr hart reagieren", sagte US-Präsident Donald Trump dem TV-Sender CBS News. Näher führte er seine Drohung nicht aus.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/iran-proteste-trump-droht-mit-us-reaktion-bei-hinrichtungen-erfan/a-75498508

[2026-01-15 03:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Die Zeit: jak polskie media odzyskały równowagę

Snippet: Niemiecki tygodnik pisze w internetowym wydaniu o zmianach w mediach publicznych w Polsce. Lata rządów PiS „Die Zeit” opisuje jako „złe czasy” dla publicznych nadawców. Jak czytamy, ówczesny rząd „krok po kroku przejmował kontrolę” nad Telewizją Polską i Polskim Radiem, a punktem zwrotnym było przyjęcie ustawy medialnej w 2016 roku i utworzenie rady Mediów Narodowych.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pl/die-zeit-jak-polskie-media-odzyska%C5%82y-r%C3%B3wnowag%C4%99/a-75502235

[2026-01-15 03:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong Cantopop singer Raymond Lam cancels 2 concerts in Japan

Snippet: Lam’s shows scheduled for January 31 and February 1 at the Tokyo Garden Theatre have been postponed indefinitely

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3339925/hong-kong-cantopop-singer-raymond-lam-cancels-2-concerts-japan

[2026-01-15 03:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Duran

Title: Putin's long silence, Russia debates future dealings with Trump

Snippet: Zaluzhny blames Zelensky. German Media Nord Stream report claims CIA and Zaluzhny knew

Read full article: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-duran/episodes/Putins-long-silence--Russia-debates-future-dealings-with-Trump-e3dl7kc

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Festival Allowance for Government Officials increased - DailyNews

Snippet: The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government Institutions has issued a circular announcing an increase in the festival allowance for government officials.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/14/local/933950/festive-allowance-for-government-officials-increased/

[2026-01-14 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Wicked stars’ incredible costumes among exhibits at Oscar winner’s new show

Snippet: Costume designer Paul Tazewell’s Chicago exhibition features his designs for Wicked’s Glinda and Elphaba, Hamilton, West Side Story and more

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/article/3339726/wicked-stars-incredible-costumes-among-exhibits-oscar-winning-designers-new-show

[2026-01-14 22:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: योग करती महिलाओं की पेंटिंग पर अश्लीलता, ये कैसी मानसिकता?

Snippet: भारत के ग्वालियर शहर में दीवारों पर महिलाओं की योग करते हुए 'ब्लैक सिलुएट' शैली में वॉल पेंटिंग बनाई गई. इसे स्मार्ट सिटी पहल के तहत योग के प्रति जागरूक करने के लिए बनाया गया था. पेंटिंग में महिलाओं को अलग-अलग योग मुद्राओं में दिखाया गया. कुछ अज्ञात लोगों ने पेंटिंग को जानबूझकर खराब कर दिया.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/hi/vulgar-scratches-on-womens-yoga-paintings-in-gwalior-even-art-unsafe-for-women/a-75500522

[2026-01-14 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Indonesian comedian hit with blasphemy complaints over Netflix jokes

Snippet: Pandji Pragiwaksono’s unfiltered set took aim at the president, but it was a quip about religious groups that triggered police reports

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3339880/indonesian-comic-hit-blasphemy-complaints-over-netflix-jokes

[2026-01-14 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Video-generation boom sees China’s Kling AI post US$240 million revenue run rate

Snippet: Kling AI is widely adopted in the fields of marketing and e-commerce, as well as in films, television and animation, owner Kuaishou says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3339865/video-generation-boom-sees-chinas-kling-ai-post-us240-million-annual-revenue-run-rate

[2026-01-14 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Meet Rebecca Rittenhouse, who plays Lexy in Netflix’s His & Hers

Snippet: Rittenhouse fell in love with acting at the age of five, but only pursued it after finishing university and failing to find a job

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3339871/meet-rebecca-rittenhouse-who-plays-lexy-netflixs-his-hers

[2026-01-14 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China factory error gives toy horses’ mouths pouty curves, wins hearts, boosts sales

Snippet: Sewing mistake spawns unlikely retail hit seen as fitting mascot for approaching Lunar New Year of the Horse

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3339840/china-factory-production-error-gives-toy-horses-mouths-pouty-curves-wins-hearts-boosts-sales

[2026-01-14 19:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Why Iran's communication blackout could become permanent

Snippet: As the world watches Iran, those inside the country are dealing with a communications shutdown that makes it nearly impossible to get any message out. For many Iranians, both home and abroad, isolation and chaos have been piled on top of more existential concerns over the future of their country.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/iran-protests-internet-communication-blackout-social-media/a-75487555

[2026-01-14 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong artist challenges labels surrounding disability in new show

Snippet: In ‘Decolonising Madness’ at Eaton HK, Sophie Cheung explores colonial-era definitions of ‘mental incapacity’ that still inform laws

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3339805/hong-kong-artist-challenges-disability-labels-new-exhibition

[2026-01-14 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Review | Finch & Midland: Anthony Wong and Patrick Tam can’t save grim diaspora drama

Snippet: A strong cast is wasted in this undignified tale about Hong Kong immigrants struggling in Canada, which mistakes grimness for profundity

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3339815/finch-midland-movie-review-anthony-wong-and-patrick-tam-cant-save-grim-diaspora-drama

[2026-01-14 17:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Video | KPop Demon Hunters leads to record export of Korean instant noodles in 2025

Snippet: The surge in food exports from the country comes amid the popularity of Netflix film KPop Demon Hunters

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3339835/kpop-demon-hunters-leads-record-exports-korean-instant-noodles-2025

[2026-01-14 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China entrepreneur promises football players a car each, retracts offer after big win

Snippet: Team members express private discontent after withdrawal of vehicle pledge; soccer association say they ‘understand’ businesswoman’s position

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3339003/china-entrepreneur-promises-football-team-players-car-each-retracts-offer-after-landmark-win

[2026-01-14 15:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: "Worst Human Being": Hollywood Actor Mark Ruffalo attacks Trump - DailyNews

Snippet: Hollywood actor Mark Ruffalo recently attended the Golden Globes as a nominee for his performance in HBO’s ‘Task’, but he wasn’t feeling entirely celebratory.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/14/breaking-news/933559/worst-human-being-hollywood-actor-mark-ruffalo-attacks-trump/

[2026-01-14 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Financial Times

Title: FT book award enters new partnership with Standard Chartered

Snippet: PublishedJanuary 14 2026

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/9acdf578-8b66-46de-acdf-0b41a16a250b

[2026-01-14 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: museums

Snippet: By using a Pangasinan word that means ‘meeting place,’ the locals hope to share their stories in this provincial museum by tracing their history, culture, and identity

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/museums/

[2026-01-14 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China teen makes bogus returns on cosmetics platform, profiting US$570,000 from resale

Snippet: 17-year-old makes 11,900 deceptive refund applications after discovering loophole; splurges ill-gotten gains on new mobile phones, friends

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3339047/china-teen-makes-fraudulent-returns-cosmetics-platform-profiting-us570000-resale

[2026-01-14 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Year of the Horse 2026 predictions for Dogs, from success at work to love

Snippet: Harmony with the tai sui deity means Dogs’ wealth will grow in the Year of the Fire Horse, but certain relationships will need nurturing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3339684/year-horse-2026-predictions-dogs-their-lucky-colour-careers-and-romance

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

Source: Asia Times

Title: Social media a key factor for both sides in Iran domestic unrest - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/social-media-a-key-factor-for-both-sides-in-iran-domestic-unrest/