[2026-01-08 16:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: Bruno Mars returns with The Romantic in February, his first album in 10 years - DailyNews

Snippet: Bruno Mars has completed his next album. Title The Romantic, it’s slated to be released on Feb 27, with new music also dropping on Friday (Jan 9).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/08/world/929990/bruno-mars-returns-with-the-romantic-in-february-his-first-album-in-10-years/

[2026-01-08 15:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Cek Fakta: Apa Benar Superflu Adalah Virus Baru?

Snippet: Istilah "superflu” belakangan ramai diperbincangkan seiring meningkatnya kasus influenza musiman di berbagai negara. Setelah kasusnya dilaporkan ada di Indonesia, beragam konten bermunculan di media sosial dengan narasi yang menyebut superflu sebagai virus baru.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/id/cek-fakta-superflu-masuk-indonesia-benarkah-ini-virus-baru/a-75419135

[2026-01-08 15:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: MMC–ITN campus marks new milestone in media education with Shenyang City University - DailyNews

Snippet: The MMC–ITN Campus has taken a significant step forward in the development of Sri Lanka’s media education sector, marking a new phase of growth and international engagement. The announcement was made yesterday (07) by the Ministry of Mass Media.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/08/local/929962/mmc-itn-campus-marks-new-milestone-in-media-education-with-shenyang-city-university/

[2026-01-08 12:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: On This Day | Netflix launches in Hong Kong in 2016 – from the SCMP archive

Snippet: Ten years ago, Netflix officially entered Hong Kong with a ‘limited’ catalogue amid talk of being a threat to local pay TV service providers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3338981/netflix-launches-hong-kong-2016-scmp-archive

[2026-01-08 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Hold on tight’: China woman wins 22 pig-catching contests, biggest hog weighs 73kg

Snippet: 31-year-old who excelled at tug of war, shot-put in her youth is top exponent of pinning down swine; says technique relies on speed

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3338119/hold-tight-china-woman-wins-22-pig-catching-contests-biggest-hog-weighing-73kg

[2026-01-08 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What to know about Back to the Past, record-breaking new Hong Kong film

Snippet: Back to the Past is the talk of Hong Kong after smashing local box office records. Here’s what to know about the movie starring Louis Koo

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3339024/what-know-about-back-past-record-breaking-new-hong-kong-film-starring-louis-koo

[2026-01-08 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: Russia sends Navy ships to guard oil tanker being pursued by US forces - DailyNews

Snippet: Russia has deployed navy assets to escort an oil tanker also being pursued by US forces across the Atlantic, CBS News, BBC’s media partner in the US, reported. The ship, which currently isn’t carrying anything, historically has transported Venezuelan crude oil and was thought to be between Scotland and Iceland on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/08/world/929863/russia-sends-navy-ships-to-guard-oil-tanker-being-pursued-by-us-forces/

[2026-01-08 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Dialog secures exclusive ICC Media Rights for Sri Lanka - DailyNews

Snippet: Dialog Television, announced that it has secured the exclusive media rights in Sri Lanka for all International Cricket Council (ICC) events from 2026 to 2028, alongside a free-to-air broadcast collaboration with TV Supreme.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/08/sports/929434/dialog-secures-exclusive-icc-media-rights-for-sri-lanka/

[2026-01-08 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Coconut ( Coconut Products – Prices on 07/01/2026 ) - DailyNews

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

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/08/business/929551/coconut-coconut-products-prices-on-07-01-2026/

[2026-01-08 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/2026/01/08/cartoon/929649/cartoon-of-the-day-778/

[2026-01-08 01:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: La star de la mode écologique du Bénin crée de l'art

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/fr/la-star-de-la-mode-%C3%A9cologique-du-b%C3%A9nin-transforme-les-d%C3%A9chets-en-%C5%93uvres-dart-sur-les-podiums/video-75424435

[2026-01-08 01:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Cologne library celebrates Germany's Black community

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/cologne-germany-black-community-theodor-wonja-michael-library-african-books-authors-literature/video-75344293

[2026-01-08 00:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Exchange Rates ( Date 07.01.2026 ) - DailyNews

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

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/05/business/929574/exchange-rates-date-07-01-2026/

[2026-01-07 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | Why Shein doesn’t have to be the model for the fashion industry

Snippet: Although the fast fashion label had a bumper 2025 while familiar brands faced collapse, the industry should not conclude that speed and scale are everything

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3338910/why-shein-doesnt-have-be-model-fashion-industry

[2026-01-07 22:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Duran

Title: Europe-Russia, two-century failure w/ Jeffrey Sachs (Live)

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/Europe-Russia--two-century-failure-w-Jeffrey-Sachs-Live-e3da7vk

[2026-01-07 21:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: History of Chinese-style ‘frog buttons’, seen on viral Adidas jacket

Snippet: Used in China for centuries, frog buttons are a key feature of a limited-edition Adidas jacket that has become a huge hit on social media

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3338928/history-chinese-style-frog-buttons-seen-viral-tang-style-adidas-jacket

[2026-01-07 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Meet Paul W. Downs, who cosplayed Timothée Chalamet with his Hacks co-star

Snippet: At the Critics’ Choice Awards, Downs and co-star Megan Stalter walked the red carpet in orange outfits inspired by Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3339063/meet-paul-w-downs-who-cosplayed-timothee-chalamet-while-matching-his-hacks-co-star

[2026-01-07 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China woman, 62, gets pregnant through IVF after death of only child, sparks debate

Snippet: Grey-haired expectant mother’s baby journey charted online; she says sweet food makes foetus ‘kick’ her belly, faces criticism on social media

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3338259/china-woman-62-gets-pregnant-through-ivf-after-death-only-child-sparking-controversy

[2026-01-07 20:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Duran

Title: Did Putin trick Trump with false location for drone strikes?

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/Did-Putin-trick-Trump-with-false-location-for-drone-strikes-e3da40n

[2026-01-07 19:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: News kompakt: Trump verkündet Öllieferung aus Venezuela

Snippet: Wenige Tage nach der Gefangennahme von Venezuelas Machthaber Nicolás Maduro haben sich die USA laut US-Präsident Donald Trump mit der Übergangsregierung in Caracas auf einen Öl-Deal geeinigt. Das teilte Trump auf seinem Social-Media-Kanal mit. Venezuela werde bis zu 50 Millionen Fass liefern. Das Öl werde zum Marktpreis verkauft, so Trump.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/donald-trump-nicol%C3%A1s-maduro-venezuela-%C3%B6l-klimawandel-ukraine-bundeswehr-crans-montana-gelsenkirchen/a-75415240

[2026-01-07 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong singer G.E.M. praised for debut sci-fi novel, nominated for China Galaxy Award

Snippet: Dubbed country’s Taylor Swift, Cantopop star says inspiration for book came from ‘atomised’ life people led during Covid-19 pandemic

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3338927/hong-kong-singer-gem-praised-debut-sci-fi-novel-nominated-china-galaxy-award

[2026-01-07 14:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Second street cleaner accident in a week as Hongkonger, 74, struck by car

Snippet: Group representing industrial accident victims calls for review of cleaners’ equipment, as another was fatally struck by truck on New Year’s Eve

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3338988/cleaner-hit-left-hand-drive-geely-car-hong-kong-second-such-accident-week

[2026-01-07 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China police officer praised for mediating dispute among 7 kids with respect, patience

Snippet: Reflecting on his approach to the dispute, officer says every matter they mediate holds significance, regardless of scale

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3338106/china-police-officer-praised-mediating-dispute-among-7-kids-if-it-were-serious-case

[2026-01-07 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Editorial | Zhou Shen concerts a showcase of Hong Kong-mainland cultural ties

Snippet: The Mandopop superstar’s concerts in Hong Kong attracted a large number of mainland visitors and his tribute to Cantonese culture won him new fans

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3338867/zhou-shen-concerts-showcase-hong-kong-mainland-cultural-ties

[2026-01-07 07:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Procuring diagnostic services, equipment through PPP model approved - DailyNews

Snippet: The Cabinet of Ministers approved measures on Monday (5) to obtain diagnostic services and equipment for the diagnosis of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mechanism, according to Cabinet Spokesman and Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/07/breaking-news/929121/procuring-diagnostic-services-equipment-through-ppp-model-approved/

[2026-01-07 07:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Betty Boop, Nancy Drew and Miss Marple all enter public domain

Snippet: With their 95-year copyrights finished, iconic characters, films and musicians from the Jazz Age can be used without permission or payment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3338799/2026-public-domain-movies-cartoons-comics-and-books-include-betty-boop-nancy-drew

[2026-01-07 07:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Duran

Title: The Empire Strikes Back w/ Larry Johnson (Live)

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/The-Empire-Strikes-Back-w-Larry-Johnson-Live-e3d983d

[2026-01-07 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Government’s interference with Media is going to be its downfall - DailyNews

Snippet: Badulla District Opposition MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake said in Parliament yesterday (06) that the Government’s interference with the Media is going to be the end of it.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/07/local/929017/governments-interference-with-media-is-going-to-be-its-downfall/

[2026-01-07 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Salary anomalies of 1990 Suwa Seriya Ambulance Service staff resolved - DailyNews

Snippet: Chief Government Whip, Mass Media and Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said in Parliament yesterday (06), that the salary anomalies faced by the staff of the 1990 Suwa Seriya ambulance service has been resolved and their salaries have been increased after discussions held with the Finance Ministry last year.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/07/local/929003/salary-anomalies-of-1990-suwa-seriya-ambulance-service-staff-resolved/

[2026-01-07 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Creative economy converges in a global milestone from Sri Lanka - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka High Commission in London with key UK fashion and design industry in attendance

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/07/features/928868/creative-economy-converges-in-a-global-milestone-from-sri-lanka/

[2026-01-07 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Bureau Veritas Lanka wins Great HR Awards 2025 for its People-Centric Culture - DailyNews

Snippet: Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services Lanka (Pvt.) Ltd, part of Bureau Veritas, has been honoured with the Great HR Awards – 2025 by the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) Sri Lanka, marking a significant milestone in the company’s approach to employee development and workplace culture.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/07/business/928601/bureau-veritas-lanka-wins-great-hr-awards-2025-for-its-people-centric-culture/

[2026-01-07 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Lanka Educational Products donates exercise books to students in affected areas of Cyclone Ditwah - DailyNews

Snippet: Lanka Educational Products (Private) Limited, one of the country’s only notebook manufacturing company dedicated to exporting paper stationery to the United States, has stepped forward to support students affected by the recent Cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/07/business/928571/lanka-educational-products-donates-exercise-books-to-students-in-affected-areas-of-cyclone-ditwah/

[2026-01-07 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Kuveni steps back into the light - DailyNews

Snippet: Resurrection of Kuveni, an experimental contemporary stage drama directed by veteran theatre practitioner Thelma Medis, will be staged on January 9 at the Elphinstone Theatre, Maradana, with performances at 3.30 p.m. and 6.30 p.m. Produced by the Theodora Thelma Theatre Foundation, the play revisits the figure of Kuveni through a modern theatrical lens, blending contemporary performance techniques with myth and historical inquiry, and features a large ensemble cast led

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/07/features/928846/kuveni-steps-back-into-the-light/

[2026-01-07 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Share Market Statistics on 06.01.2025 - DailyNews

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

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/07/business/928772/share-market-statistics-on-05-01-2025-2/

[2026-01-07 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Coconut Products – Prices on 06/01/2026 - DailyNews

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

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/07/business/928789/coconut-products-prices-on-06-01-2026/

[2026-01-07 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: EXCHANGE RATES ON 06.01.2026 - DailyNews

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

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/07/business/928792/exchange-rates-on-06-01-2026/

[2026-01-07 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/2026/01/07/cartoon/928902/cartoon-of-the-day-777/

[2026-01-07 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Cabinet consent for renewal of action plan against trafficking of persons - DailyNews

Snippet: The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday (6) decided to approve the implementation of the National Strategic Action Plan on Preventing Trafficking in Persons for the period 2026–2030, following the conclusion of the previous action plan that covered 2021–2025, Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/07/local/928989/cabinet-consent-for-renewal-of-action-plan-against-trafficking-of-persons/

[2026-01-07 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Opposition requests for composition of PSC to review damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah be changed - DailyNews

Snippet: Chief Opposition Whip Gayantha Karunathilaka made a request in Parliament yesterday to give the Chairmanship of the Parliamentary Select Committee proposed by the Opposition to conduct a comprehensive review of the alleged lack of preparedness to minimise the damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah to the Opposition. He also requested that the composition of the committee be changed.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/07/local/929068/opposition-requests-for-composition-of-psc-to-review-damage-caused-by-cyclone-ditwah-be-changed/

[2026-01-07 04:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Brazil’s Bolsonaro has brain injury after falling and hitting head in prison

Snippet: The ex-president had a ‘crisis’ while sleeping in his cell, his wife said in a social media post

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3338970/brazils-bolsonaro-has-brain-injury-after-falling-and-hitting-head-prison

[2026-01-07 02:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Afghan female artists in exile showcase their culture

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/afghan-female-artists-in-exile-showcase-their-culture/video-75132153

[2026-01-07 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Aus Eis und Licht: Das Winterwunder von Harbin

Snippet: Wenn der Winter den Nordosten Chinas beherrscht, wird Harbin zur leuchtenden Fantasiewelt aus Eis und Schnee. Straßen und Parks der Stadt glitzern im Licht tausender Lampen, aus riesigen Eisblöcken entstehen kunstvolle Skulpturen. Das Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival unter dem Motto "Eine Märchenwelt" gilt heute als größtes und spektakulärstes Eis- und Schneefestival der Welt.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/china-eis-festival-harbin/g-75405577

[2026-01-07 01:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: SALN, other FOI releases on hold as Malacañang process under ‘review’

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/malacanang-holds-saln-foi-releases-pending-review/

[2026-01-07 00:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Freedom of information

Snippet: Visayas Dumaguete City councilor proposes FOI ordinance, flags ‘performative’ transparency Top 5 News Today Malacañang withholds SALNs, FOI releases | The wRap Jan 6, 2026 9:41 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Philippine News SALN, other FOI releases on hold as Malacañang process under ‘review’ Jan 6, 2026 12:28 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Editorials [EDITORIAL] Bigyan ng access ang mga journalist, shine the light

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/freedom-of-information/

[2026-01-06 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Meet Francesca Xuereb, who plays physical therapist Cheyenne in Landman

Snippet: The Detroit-born actress once worked as a server between acting jobs, and went back to being a waitress during the writers’ strike in 2023

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3338916/meet-francesca-xuereb-who-plays-exotic-dancer-turned-physical-therapist-cheyenne-landman

[2026-01-06 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Explainer | Why China custom requires new wife to leave husband’s home, hide from family lantern

Snippet: Decorations normally seen as a sign of ‘light and hope’, but turn taboo for newlywed women during annual festival

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/gender-diversity/article/3337785/why-china-custom-requires-new-wife-leave-husbands-home-hide-family-lantern

[2026-01-06 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Rappler

Title: Heal and take action: How tarot reading can help you plan for the year ahead

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/arts-culture/how-tarot-reading-help-plan-year-ahead/

[2026-01-06 20:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s women tattoo artists who draw on Chinese culture to ink differently

Snippet: These artists channel elements of Chinese painting, calligraphy and Buddhism through their needles in a new form of ‘poetic expression’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3338770/hong-kong-women-tattoo-artists-who-draw-traditional-chinese-culture-ink-differently

[2026-01-06 20:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan’s fix for a shrinking workforce? Corporate dating apps

Snippet: Companies like Toyota are playing cupid, betting that matching staff with partners from supportive firms will prevent burnout and resignations

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3338918/japans-fix-shrinking-workforce-corporate-dating-apps

[2026-01-06 19:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Trump threatens Iran as more protest deaths reported

Snippet: Deadly clashes between protesters and security forces flared across Iran over the weekend as demonstrations over rising living costs entered a second week, rights groups and local media said Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/trump-threatens-iran-as-more-protest-deaths-reported/a-75388284