[2026-01-03 19:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Trump ordered strikes inside Venezuela, including military facilities: US media - DailyNews

Snippet: Multiple explosions rocked Venezuela’s capital Caracas early on Saturday (Jan 3) and columns of black smoke and aircraft could be seen, according to Reuters witnesses and images circulating on social media.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/03/breaking-news/926841/trump-ordered-strikes-inside-venezuela-including-military-facilities-us-media/

[2026-01-03 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: When a Korean horsehair underskirt sparked a fashion frenzy in China

Snippet: The maweiqun, an underskirt made from horsehair, was so popular in the Ming dynasty that the government banned it

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3338366/korean-horsehair-underskirt-sparked-fashion-frenzy-china-during-ming-dynasty

[2026-01-03 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Explainer | Why China children wear ‘canine-head hats’ and have humble names like dogs or pigs

Snippet: Strange ancient custom which remains to present day sees children given names like wok, spoon handle, broom and chopping board

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/article/3337605/why-china-children-wear-canine-head-hats-and-have-humble-names-dogs-or-pigs

[2026-01-03 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese ex-policewoman ‘Hotpot’ tackles workplace stereotypes in stand-up comedy

Snippet: 36-year-old who learned combat skills from monkeys in her village growing up as a ‘left-behind child’ uses comedy to help women fight abuse

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/gender-diversity/article/3337631/ex-china-policewoman-addresses-stereotypes-about-women-police-work-stand-comedy

[2026-01-03 16:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Ready for 2026: SB19 announces Trilogy Concert Finale in Manila

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/sb19-announces-trilogy-concert-finale-manila/

[2026-01-03 16:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: concerts

Snippet: People ‘The Beatles Anthology’: Revisiting why Ringo Starr ‘hated’ the Philippines Music Ready for 2026: SB19 announces Trilogy Concert Finale in Manila Jan 3, 2026 1:14 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Music ‘The Last Airbender’ concert helps craft new era for animated franchise Nov 12, 2025 2:28 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied K-pop ‘K-Drama in Concert’: OST Symphony returns to stage for free Oct

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

[2026-01-03 14:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Swiss fire safety under scrutiny after Crans-Montana blaze

Snippet: At a press conference on Friday, Valais canton Attorney General Beatrice Pilloud said investigators were interviewing witnesses and would review video evidence to determine whether a bar that went up in flames in the early hours of 2026 had the correct fire safety procedures and emergency exits.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/swiss-fire-safety-under-scrutiny-after-crans-montana-blaze/a-75369716

[2026-01-03 14:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Tacloban artist brings resilience and culture to Beijing Art Biennale

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/people/tacloban-city-artist-dante-enage-beijing-art-biennale/

[2026-01-03 14:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Filipino culture

Snippet: Thought Leaders [Time Trowel] When ‘traditional’ weddings put culture on display People Tacloban artist brings resilience and culture to Beijing Art Biennale Jan 3, 2026 11:03 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Visayas What you need to know about Cebu’s Sinulog 2026 Jan 2, 2026 4:00 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Contests and Awards UP’s Tanghal Tertulia recognized in 38th Aliw Awards Dec 16, 2025

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/filipino-culture/

[2026-01-03 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Are the Kardashians losing their ‘klout’? Kim still has Skims in the game

Snippet: While celebrity watchers suggest that the Kardashian brand needs fresh energy as younger stars emerge, the success of Skims may soften the blow

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3338495/kim-kardashians-star-power-fading-even-her-multibillion-dollar-brand-skims-continues-grow

[2026-01-03 13:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Grok AI chatbot under scrutiny over sexualized images of women, minors on X

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/social-media/grok-ai-chatbot-scrutiny-sexualized-images-women-minors/

[2026-01-03 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Video of Chinese uncle joining dancers with funny pose gets 10 million views

Snippet: Airport clip propels ‘tired’ union worker with a lust for life to internet fame; online observers dub him the ‘flying uncle’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3337638/video-china-uncle-who-joins-dancers-walkway-funny-pose-gains-10-million-views

[2026-01-03 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Review | Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur: a luxurious escape in Asia-Pacific’s tallest building

Snippet: The luxury hospitality brand’s first hotel in the country is a serene urban retreat blending modern comfort with Malaysian heritage

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3338473/park-hyatt-kuala-lumpur-elegance-and-modernity-asia-pacifics-tallest-building

[2026-01-03 08:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Owner of Swiss bar where New Year fire killed 40 insists safety norms followed

Snippet: ‘Everything was done according to the regulations,’ Jacques Moretti, a Frenchman who manages the Le Constellation bar, told local media

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3338584/owner-swiss-bar-where-new-year-fire-killed-40-insists-safety-norms-were-followed

[2026-01-03 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Online Art Academy makes history with ARTRAIN exhibition - DailyNews

Snippet: The Artrain Art Exhibition 2025, held from December 19 to 21 at the J. D. A. Perera Gallery, Colombo 07, marked a milestone as Sri Lanka’s first art exhibition produced entirely through an online art academy. Featuring works by 63 artists aged 7 to 64 from across Sri Lanka and more than eight foreign countries, the exhibition challenged the belief that visual arts cannot be taught online.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/03/culture-art/926544/online-art-academy-makes-history-with-artrain-exhibition/

[2026-01-03 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: China’s Xi to host South Korean President on State visit - DailyNews

Snippet: South Korea announced Friday that President Lee Jae Myung will make a State visit to China, where he will meet with President Xi Jinping, local media reported.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/03/world/926647/chinas-xi-to-host-south-korean-president-on-state-visit/

[2026-01-03 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Work on the life of the Buddha presented to Ven. Gnanananda Thera - DailyNews

Snippet: Book publisher Dayawansa Jayakody presented a ten-volume work on the life of Gautama Buddha, authored by Damayanthi Jayakody, to Most Venerable Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thera at the Galnewa Asapuwa. The work, titled Asirimath Purisadamma Sarathi Gunayen Babalana Muninda?a, was formally offered during a ceremonial presentation. Kanchana Gunasena, Nipun Richard Gunasena, and Madhurangi Gunasena were also present at the event.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/03/features/926529/work-on-the-life-of-the-buddha-presented-to-ven-gnanananda-thera/

[2026-01-03 06:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Rodney Vidanapathirana honoured at Hindusthan Gagan Awards in India - DailyNews

Snippet: Veteran journalist and film director Rodney Vidanapathirana recently received a Special Honour Award at the Chinnaswamy Hindusthan Gagan Awards Ceremony, held under the patronage of the Karnataka State Open University in India.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/03/features/926556/rodney-vidanapathirana-honoured-at-hindusthan-gagan-awards-in-india/

[2026-01-03 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: President reviews resettlement initiatives for families displaced by Ankumbura - Gankotuwa landslide - DailyNews

Snippet: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited the temporary shelter operating at the Sri Sudarshanaramaya Temple, Welgala, Poojapitiya in Kandy, on Thursday (1), to inquire into the well-being of families displaced by the landslide in the Ankumbura, Gankotuwa area and to review ongoing resettlement efforts.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/03/local/926457/president-reviews-resettlement-initiatives-for-families-displaced-by-ankumbura-gankotuwa-landslide/

[2026-01-03 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Lake House begins 2026 with commercial advertisements from Media Factory - DailyNews

Snippet: Media Factory Head of Media Kapila Sudath made the first transaction for 2026 with the Lake House Advertisement Department by handing over a commercial advertisement to ANCL Finance Director Channa Kevitiyagala. Editorial Director Sisira Yapa, Operations Director Chamara Janaraj Peiris, Legal Director Chamara Nanayakkarawasam, Marketing DGM Chinthaka Yapa and Company Secretary Sudarshi Hewawasam were also present.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/03/local/926583/lake-house-begins-2026-with-commercial-advertisements-from-media-factory/

[2026-01-03 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/2026/01/03/cartoon/926669/cartoon-of-the-day-774/

[2026-01-03 06:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Angelina Jolie visits Egyptian side of Gaza’s Rafah crossing

Snippet: ‘What needs to happen is clear: the ceasefire must hold and access must be sustained, safe and urgently scaled up,’ the actress said of Gaza

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3338581/angelina-jolie-visits-egyptian-side-gazas-rafah-crossing-meet-aid-volunteers

[2026-01-03 04:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Euromaxx — Lifestyle Europe

Snippet: Europe in all its diversity and fascination – that's what Euromaxx brings to the screen. Once a week, DW's magazine offers its international viewers absorbing insights into European culture and lifestyle.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/euromaxx-lifestyle-europe/video-71267701

[2026-01-02 23:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korea’s Lee to ‘push denuclearisation, end to culture ban’ in China

Snippet: Four-day trip starting on Sunday will make Lee Jae-myung the first sitting South Korean president to visit since 2019

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3338558/china-state-visit-south-koreas-lee-will-push-denuclearisation-end-culture-ban

[2026-01-02 23:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Back to the Past, starring Louis Koo and Raymond Lam, smashes Hong Kong record

Snippet: Historical sci-fi action film earns HK$10.91 million in debut, the most for a Chinese film opening in city

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3338554/back-past-film-starring-louis-koo-and-raymond-lam-smashes-hong-kong-record

[2026-01-02 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: This former restaurateur releases debut book on Singaporean food culture

Snippet: Little Perfections, by a Singaporean, US-based writer and cook, examines what Singaporean food is truly worth with essays and recipes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3338160/former-restaurateur-lim-tse-wei-releases-his-debut-book-singaporean-food-culture

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Repaid kindness’: Japan war orphan raised by multiple China families is now a midwife

Snippet: Woman whose father perished when his plane was shot down and whose mother died after giving birth to her makes heartfelt plea for peace

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3337592/repaid-kindness-japan-war-orphan-raised-multiple-china-families-now-midwife

[2026-01-02 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s box office up 22% in 2025 to US$7.4 billion, led by smash hit Ne Zha 2

Snippet: World’s second-largest movie market sees domestic films capture nearly 80 per cent of sales, while Disney’s Zootopia sequel sets new high for imported titles

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3338521/chinas-box-office-22-2025-us74-billion-led-record-breaking-ne-zha-2

[2026-01-02 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: C-Y Chia’s plant-based dishes from Lion Dance Cafe coming to Singapore

Snippet: Chef C-Y Chia, who is returning to Singapore after 13 years in the US, has put some favourite plant-based dishes into a new recipe book

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3338253/chef-ready-bring-plant-based-take-singaporean-food-back-home-lion-city

[2026-01-02 20:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Show your kinky side’: Sri Lanka probes syllabus error linking to gay site

Snippet: Education chief quits as police probe ‘Bad Boys Club’ link in 400,000 English text books – since recalled. Officials suspect sabotage, AI errors

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3338526/sri-lanka-probes-curriculum-error-linking-11-year-olds-gay-chat-site-show-your-kinky-side

[2026-01-02 19:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: "Zootopia 2" breaks record to become top-grossing Disney animation film - DailyNews

Snippet: Walt Disney Animation Studios’ (DIS.N), opens new tab “Zootopia 2” surpassed 2019’s “Frozen 2” to become its highest-grossing film ever, the company said on Wednesday, marking a bright spot in a year when global box office continues to trail pre-pandemic levels.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/02/breaking-news/926419/zootopia-2-breaks-record-to-become-top-grossing-disney-animation-film/

[2026-01-02 18:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Video | Sai Kung campsite left in shambles after New Year’s Eve celebrations

Snippet: Tourists left the Ham Tin Wan Campsite in complete disarray, prompting backlash on local social media

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3338498/sai-kung-campsite-flooded-trash-after-new-years-eve-celebration

[2026-01-02 17:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: CityU joins ranks of schools snapping up Hong Kong offices

Snippet: University buys four-storey office block in Kowloon Tong for US$252 million from Singapore-based Mapletree

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3338488/cityu-joins-ranks-schools-snapping-hong-kong-offices-festival-walk-buy

[2026-01-02 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese social media user’s threat ‘to murder’ table tennis star’s family

Snippet: Chen Qi says offender has been arrested after sending a direct message threatening Olympic gold medallist’s ‘entire family’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/china/article/3338482/chinese-social-media-users-chilling-threat-murder-table-tennis-stars-family

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Best travel buddy’: China kitten famous for riding with truck driver owner, holding handrail

Snippet: Easy-riding feline travel companion called ‘Dumpling’ has catnip for journey; owner even places litter tray near spot where he sits

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3337469/best-travel-buddy-china-kitten-famous-riding-truck-driver-owner-holding-handrail

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Review | Old-world charm meets modern refinement at The Edison George Town, Penang

Snippet: Set in a heritage colonial building dating back to 1906, the hotel underwent a 4-year restoration to bring it up to contemporary standards of luxury

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3338464/edison-george-town-old-world-charm-meets-modern-elegance-penangs-unesco-listed-capital

[2026-01-02 15:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘More than a beloved child’: palace visit renews debate on Pyongyang succession

Snippet: State media has released images of the first recorded visit of Kim Ju-ae, the teen daughter of Kim Jong-un, to the country’s most sacred site

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3338470/north-korean-palace-visit-kims-daughter-renews-succession-debate

[2026-01-02 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Yuen Cheung-yan, veteran Hong Kong actor and action choreographer, dies at 69

Snippet: Yuen Cheung-yan died on New Year’s Day at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, actor and film director Lee Lik-chi says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3338467/yuen-cheung-yan-veteran-hong-kong-actor-and-action-choreographer-dies-69

[2026-01-02 15:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: President visits temporary shelter for landslide-affected families in Poojapitiya - DailyNews

Snippet: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited the temporary shelter at Sri Sudarshanaramaya Temple in Welgala, Poojapitiya, Kandy, this afternoon (01) to inquire into the well-being of families displaced by a landslide in the Ankumbura–Gankotuwa area and to review ongoing resettlement efforts.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/01/local/926326/president-visits-temporary-shelter-for-landslide-affected-families-in-poojapitiya/

[2026-01-02 14:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Duran

Title: Money flow running low, Germany on the hook

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/Money-flow-running-low--Germany-on-the-hook-e3d2pgn

[2026-01-02 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, January 2-4

Snippet: Check out Moomin, neon exhibitions and the Hong Kong Tennis Open, watch Back to the Past with Louis Koo and eat snake hotpot this weekend

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3338449/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-january-2-4

[2026-01-02 13:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Explainer | Swiss bar inferno joins long list of world’s worst club fires

Snippet: A look at some of the worst fires in bars, nightclubs and music venues in past decades, where celebrations turned to tragedy in seconds

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3338451/swiss-ski-resort-bar-inferno-joins-long-list-worlds-worst-club-fires

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China ‘frog prince’ glassblower has big protruding cheeks after 30 years of work

Snippet: Nicknamed ‘big mouth brother’ by colleagues, 48-year-old with ‘balloon’ face suffers muscle damage due to continual blowing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3337456/china-frog-prince-glassblower-has-unusually-protruding-cheeks-after-30-years-work

[2026-01-02 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s sex offence laws are to be overhauled. What needs to be updated?

Snippet: Consent and gender issues are key areas the government will look at when it starts the review process

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3338434/hong-kongs-sex-offence-laws-are-be-overhauled-what-needs-be-updated

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Profile | How Jordan Chan went from Hong Kong bad boy to patriotic family man in China

Snippet: Jordan Chan came from poverty in Guangdong, moved to Hong Kong as a child and worked odd jobs before joining TVB as a dance apprentice

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3338135/how-actor-singer-jordan-chan-went-hong-kong-bad-boy-patriotic-family-man-china

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Just how close did a PLA drone come to the heart of Taipei during drill?

Snippet: Footage shared by a mainland military social media account shows Taipei 101 but it’s not clear when it was taken

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3338399/just-how-close-did-pla-drone-come-heart-taipei-during-drill

[2026-01-02 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Amsterdam church destroyed by New Year's blaze

Snippet: Amsterdam's Vondel Church, near one of the city's most popular parks, was largely destroyed in a fire just as New Year celebrations were in full swing, local media reported on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/amsterdam-church-destroyed-by-new-years-blaze/a-75362443

[2026-01-02 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: Why children should be kept off social media - DailyNews

Snippet: Rudeness, advertising, and pedophilia. That is the short list of reasons why children should not be on social media. The longer list barely fits into one column.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/02/features/925910/why-children-should-be-kept-off-social-media/

[2026-01-02 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Minister highlights major health sector progresses in 2025 - DailyNews

Snippet: Health and Mass Media Minister Dr.Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday said the Government has always believed in public service and that the country has been able to make many achievements due to the involvement and dedication of public servants.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/02/local/926090/minister-highlights-major-health-sector-progresses-in-2025/

[2026-01-02 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Foreign warships commended for their assistance during weather disaster in Sri Lanka - DailyNews

Snippet: Highlighting the spirit of global and regional cooperation, the Sri Lanka Navy acknowledged the invaluable support by foreign warships, which had arrived to take part in the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2025, extending much-needed Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations, during the recent weather disaster in Sri Lanka. The IFR 2025 was held off the Galle Face seas, marking the milestone 75th anniversary celebrations of the Sri Lanka Navy.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/02/local/926144/foreign-warships-commended-for-their-assistance-during-weather-disaster-in-sri-lanka-2/