[2025-12-19 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese rookie cop resembling actor Eddie Peng goes viral, attracts a million likes

Snippet: Newly graduated officer with a canine partner called Fries shuns online fame, wants to focus on work, says he already has a girlfriend

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3336067/chinese-rookie-cop-resembles-taiwan-actor-eddie-peng-goes-viral-attracts-1-million-likes

[2025-12-19 16:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: IMF to review $200M emergency funding request from Sri Lanka today - DailyNews

Snippet: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board is meeting today (19) to consider Sri Lanka’s request for an emergency financial assistance package.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/local/918284/imf-to-review-200m-emergency-funding-request-from-sri-lanka-today/

[2025-12-19 16:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Marketing Alumni Association of USJ Outlines Strategic Vision to Strengthen the Future of Marketing in Sri Lanka - DailyNews

Snippet: The Marketing Alumni Association (MAA) of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJ) set out its strategic direction for the year ahead at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 10 December 2025. The event brought together academic representatives from the Department of Marketing Management and a strong contingent of alumni, providing a platform to review the association’s progress and reaffirm its commitment to advancing the marketing profession in Sri Lanka.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/business/918263/marketing-alumni-association-of-usj-outlines-strategic-vision-to-strengthen-the-future-of-marketing-in-sri-lanka/

[2025-12-19 16:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ONE Championship: Aliff Rakib to take on Prajanchai for Muay Thai world title

Snippet: Victory over long-reigning champ would see Rakib become first Malaysian Muay Thai world champion in ONE Championship history

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/muay-thai/article/3337014/one-championship-aliff-rakib-take-prajanchai-strawweight-muay-thai-world-title

[2025-12-19 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Dr. Rukshan Bellana suspended following preliminary investigation - DailyNews

Snippet: The Ministry of Health and Mass Media has taken steps to suspend Dr. Rukshan Bellana from his duties as Deputy Director of the National Hospital Colombo.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/local/918227/dr-rukshan-bellana-suspended-following-preliminary-investigation/

[2025-12-19 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan city launches edible-looking boot souvenirs just like Taiwan braised pork rice

Snippet: ‘Mysterious’ footwear fashion item crafted to look identical to iconic dish takes culinary craftsmanship to a new level; includes ‘soft-boiled egg’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/article/3336031/japan-city-launches-edible-looking-boot-souvenirs-inspired-taiwan-braised-pork-rice

[2025-12-19 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Profile | The bold reinvention of 1990s Hong Kong sex symbol Veronica Yip

Snippet: Veronica Yip posed topless for a Hong Kong magazine and acted in erotic films before becoming a pop singer, TV fixture and a tycoon’s wife

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3336732/how-1990s-hong-kong-sex-symbol-veronica-yip-turned-soft-core-infamy-mainstream-fame

[2025-12-19 06:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Russia deploys nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile to Belarus amid Ukraine talks

Snippet: Russian state media says it would take the weapon only 17 minutes to reach Nato headquarters in Brussels

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3336972/russia-deploys-nuclear-capable-oreshnik-missile-belarus-amid-ukraine-talks

[2025-12-19 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: IGP orders probe into senior Police officers’ alleged negligence of duty - DailyNews

Snippet: Police Media Division stated yesterday (18) that IGP Priyantha Weerasooriya has directed the Police Special Investigation Division to initiate a preliminary investigation against the senior police officers who have allegedly neglected their duties in their investigation into the accident involving the collision of NPP Parliamentarian Ashoka Ranwala’s jeep with a car and a motorcycle, in Sapugaskanda on December 11.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/local/918108/igp-orders-probe-into-senior-police-officers-alleged-negligence-of-duty/

[2025-12-19 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Creativity comes home - DailyNews

Snippet: Today at the Cora Abraham Art Classes, what you will find are second and third generation students. Recently they had a mini-showcase of the children’s work. It was actually a parent’s day and an open day. And the response of the parents was very positive and heartening. The parents could see the maturity and the growth of the child.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/features/917860/creativity-comes-home/

[2025-12-19 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Shares - Colombo Stock Exchange ( Market Statistics on 18.12.2025 ) - DailyNews

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

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/business/917795/shares-colombo-stock-exchange-market-statistics-on-18-12-2025/

[2025-12-19 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Coconut ( Coconut Products – Prices on 18.12.2025 ) - DailyNews

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

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/business/917798/coconut-coconut-products-prices-on-18-12-2025/

[2025-12-19 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Exchange Rates ( Date 18.12.2025 ) - DailyNews

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

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/business/917801/exchange-rates-date-18-12-2025/

[2025-12-19 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/2025/12/19/cartoon/917894/cartoon-of-the-day-766/

[2025-12-19 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Opposition wants PSC to probe alleged lack of preparedness - DailyNews

Snippet: A motion signed by 25 Opposition MPs, including Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, to appoint a Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) to conduct a comprehensive review of the alleged lack of preparedness to minimise the damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah was submitted to Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne in Parliament yesterday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/local/918105/opposition-wants-psc-to-probe-alleged-lack-of-preparedness/

[2025-12-19 05:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Duran

Title: EU determined to keep Ukraine afloat

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/EU-determined-to-keep-Ukraine-afloat-e3ci095

[2025-12-19 04:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How to Style like the cast of Emily in Paris, from Lily Collins to Ashley Park

Snippet: Channel Lily Collins with soft neutrals and metallic hues, or pair traditional workwear staples with vibrant accessories for Ashley Park’s look

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3336634/how-style-emily-paris-lily-collins-ashley-park-eugenio-franceschini-and-lucien-laviscount

[2025-12-19 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan vows never to possess nuclear weapons, rebuffing official’s idea

Snippet: The government’s response came after a senior security official suggested that Tokyo needed nuclear arms to deter ‍potential aggressors

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3336965/japan-pm-office-source-hints-need-nuclear-weapons-amid-policy-review

[2025-12-19 02:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: "Avatar": So wurde die Sprache der Na'vi erschaffen

Snippet: "Das war ein ziemlich denkwürdiges Ereignis in meinem Leben", sagt der Linguist Paul Frommer, als er sich an seine erste Begegnung mit James Cameron erinnert. Der renommierte Regisseur suchte jemanden, der eine konstruierte Sprache für einen Science-Fiction-Film entwickeln sollte, und hatte eine E-Mail an die Sprachwissenschaftliche Fakultät der University of Southern California geschickt.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/avatar-so-wurde-die-sprache-der-navi-erschaffen/a-75214507

[2025-12-19 01:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Du fil au tissu : l’art du vêtement africain

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/asooke-tissus-traditionnels-nigeria-afrique/video-74864556

[2025-12-18 23:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Rappler Live Jam: Cast of 'A Christmas Carol'

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/live-jam/music-sessions-cast-a-christmas-carol-december-2025/

[2025-12-18 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Financial Times

Title: How Jenson Button sped into fashion

Snippet: PublishedDecember 18 2025

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/1f715ff4-5b2c-4cee-8b73-142f3001e362

[2025-12-18 21:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Paws for thought: Malaysian mall reverses pet-friendly policy after uproar

Snippet: The reversal comes after videos of a dog being wheeled through the mall in a trolley stirred anger in the Muslim-majority country

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3336945/malaysia-uproar-over-malls-pet-friendly-policy-forces-u-turn

[2025-12-18 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: All about the Taylor Swift-approved book, The God of the Woods by Liz Moore

Snippet: In an episode of her new Disney+ docuseries, Swift listened to this Barack Obama-recommended book by Liz Moore – now it’s coming to Netflix

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/entertainment-news/article/3336905/what-was-book-taylor-swift-listened-end-era-all-you-need-know-about-god-woods

[2025-12-18 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Meet Jacob Tierney, creator of viral ice hockey romance series Heated Rivalry

Snippet: Tierney began his cinematic journey at just 6 years old – he’s now a writer, director and actor, and has worked with his late producer dad

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/celebrities/article/3336894/meet-jacob-tierney-creator-viral-ice-hockey-romance-series-heated-rivalry

[2025-12-18 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China influencer aping Blackpink’s Rosé sparks fandom-celebrity grey area debate

Snippet: Blonde-haired content creator who identifies as ‘Blink’ online appears at event dressed like star, signs postcards bearing image of iconic singer

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3336878/china-influencer-imitating-blackpinks-rose-provokes-debate-about-fandom-celebrity-grey-area

[2025-12-18 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 2025’s fashion moments: from that naked suit to Brad Pitt’s couple looks

Snippet: Blackpink’s Lisa and Jennie stunned, as did Timothée Chalamet, but who sparked trends and who courted controversy?

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/celebrity-style/article/3336848/2025s-most-viral-fashion-moments-jean-paul-gaultiers-naked-suit-brad-pitt-and-ines-de-ramons-couple

[2025-12-18 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong Bulls may be closer to CBA league with Kai Tak lined up to host games

Snippet: Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau has been in talks with the club over the venue, which has identified around 12 slots for 2026-27 season

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/basketball/article/3336913/hong-kong-bulls-may-be-step-closer-cba-league-after-kai-tak-lined-host-games

[2025-12-18 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Explainer | What is the winter solstice? History, food and how Hong Kong celebrates

Snippet: Known as dung zi in Cantonese and dongzhi in Mandarin, the winter solstice is one of the most important celebrations for Chinese families

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3336867/what-winter-solstice-history-food-and-how-hong-kong-celebrates

[2025-12-18 17:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Viral golden logo find turns old AC units into hot property in South Korea

Snippet: A YouTube video revealing a pure gold logo on certain LG air conditioners has sparked a nationwide hunt for the 20-year-old units

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3336876/viral-24-carat-gold-logo-find-turns-old-ac-units-hot-property-south-korea

[2025-12-18 16:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: My Personal History

Snippet: This column is part of The Nikkei's "My Personal History" ("Watashi no Rirekisho") series of autobiographies.

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/life-arts/my-personal-history

[2025-12-18 15:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Singapore fines man US$9,300 over vaping videos in deepening crackdown

Snippet: Krish Khalifa became the first person to be prosecuted in the city state for posting clips of himself vaping on social media

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3336864/singapore-fines-man-us9300-over-vaping-videos-deepening-crackdown

[2025-12-18 15:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Australian PM announces crackdown on hate speech after Bondi shooting - DailyNews

Snippet: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his government will crack down on hate speech following Sunday’s deadly shooting at Bondi Beach that targeted a Jewish festival.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/breaking-news/917514/australian-pm-announces-crackdown-on-hate-speech-after-bondi-shooting/

[2025-12-18 15:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s festive dining; music cuts dementia risks: 7 Lifestyle highlights

Snippet: From Hong Kong cinema’s female action stars to must-try festive meals in Hong Kong, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3336700/solo-hike-across-america-must-try-christmas-meals-hong-kong-7-lifestyle-highlights

[2025-12-18 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China tourist in Japan sends 300 masks during Covid to host after overnight stay

Snippet: Against backdrop of ongoing political tensions between the two countries, this heartwarming story quickly went viral on social media

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3336044/stranded-china-tourist-japan-invited-stay-overnight-sends-300-masks-host-during-covid

[2025-12-18 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Southeast Asia’s move to protect children online may fuel state surveillance

Snippet: Measures to rein in tech companies risk opening the door to tighter state oversight of online platforms, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3336820/southeast-asia-follows-australia-tightening-social-media-rules-safety-or-censorship

[2025-12-18 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 12 new Hollywood movies to watch this winter, from Hamnet to Song Sung Blue

Snippet: Project Hail Mary, Wuthering Heights, Anaconda and Scream 7 join Hamnet, Song Sung Blue and others on our list of anticipated upcoming films

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3336602/12-new-hollywood-movies-watch-winter-2025-hamnet-song-sung-blue

[2025-12-18 07:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Art of the peace deal: Unpacking Donald Trump's intentions

Snippet: "Today we have succeeded where so many others have failed," US President Donald Trump declared jubilantly as the presidents of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) signed a peace agreement earlier this month which, according to White House calculations, marked the eighth war ended singlehandedly by the US leader.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/art-of-the-peace-deal-unpacking-donald-trumps-intentions/a-75164851

[2025-12-18 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Cultural Festival, Heritage Expo in Mullaitivu - DailyNews

Snippet: A Cultural festival and Heritage exhibition of the Northern Province was held on Tuesday (16) at the Golden Jubilee Hall of Puthukkudiyiruppu Central College, Mullaitivu.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/local/917239/cultural-festival-heritage-expo-in-mullaitivu/

[2025-12-18 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Shares - Colombo Stock Exchange ( Market Statistics on 17.12.2025 ) - DailyNews

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

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/business/916994/shares-colombo-stock-exchange-market-statistics-on-17-12-2025/

[2025-12-18 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Coconut ( Coconut Products – Prices on 17.12.2025 ) - DailyNews

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

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/business/916985/coconut-coconut-products-prices-on-17-12-2025/

[2025-12-18 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Exchange Rates ( Date 17.12.2025 ) - DailyNews

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

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/business/916991/exchange-rates-date-17-12-2025/

[2025-12-18 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/2025/12/18/cartoon/917135/cartoon-of-the-day-765/

[2025-12-18 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Deceptive news item circulating says President’s Office - DailyNews

Snippet: The Presidential Secretariat says that a news item circulating on social media under the title “Rapid Complaint Handling Procedure for Irregularities Involving Grama Niladhari,” which contains fraudulent hotline and direct telephone numbers and claims to be issued by the Presidential Secretariat, is inaccurate and deceptive. The Presidential Secretariat yesterday urged the public to refrain from sharing unverified information.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/local/917315/deceptive-news-item-circulating-says-presidents-office/

[2025-12-18 05:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Oscars will move to YouTube in 2029, leaving US network ABC

Snippet: Landmark deal with Google’s video giant ends a 50-year TV broadcast era and takes Hollywood’s biggest night fully online

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3336833/oscars-will-move-youtube-2029-leaving-long-time-home-abc

[2025-12-18 05:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Beethovenhalle reopens: The return of a German cultural icon

Snippet: On December 16, the Beethovenhalle Bonn reopened after nearly 10 years of renovation. The concert hall welcomed audiences back with a "Beethoven Night" concert lasting nearly four hours.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/beethovenhalle-reopens-the-return-of-a-german-cultural-icon/a-75134331

[2025-12-18 03:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Fact check: Fake news spreads after Bondi Beach shooting

Snippet: At least 16 people were killed when two gunmen opened fire at Sydney's Bondi Beach on Sunday, Australia's deadliest mass shooting in nearly three decades, despite strict gun control laws. Around 1,000 people had gathered to mark the first night of the Jewish festival of Hanukkah when the attack occurred.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/fact-check-fake-news-spreads-after-bondi-beach-shooting/a-75165552

[2025-12-18 03:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Duran

Title: Kupyansk ebb and flow. Huliaipole falling fast

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/Kupyansk-ebb-and-flow--Huliaipole-falling-fast-e3cg8b0

[2025-12-18 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How will Jimmy Lai’s conviction affect China-UK ties, Starmer’s planned visit?

Snippet: Outcome of ex-media tycoon’s Hong Kong trial poses stern test for Labour government’s balancing act with Beijing, observers say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3336815/how-will-jimmy-lais-conviction-affect-china-uk-ties-and-keir-starmers-planned-visit

[2025-12-18 00:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: PLA division’s new leaders, lessons from 2025 trade war: SCMP daily highlights

Snippet: From the newcomers in charge of PLA’s Eastern Theatre Command to retailers’ retreat from China, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3336802/pla-divisions-new-leaders-lessons-2025-trade-war-scmp-daily-highlights