[2026-04-22 05:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Japan grants US$ 2.6 Mn to strengthen climate resilience, gender equality projects - DailyNews

Snippet: The Japanese Government through its Japanese Supplementary Budget (JSB) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s development journey by announcing two new projects, aimed at fostering climate resilience in vulnerable communities and advancing gender equality. These initiatives, together with the Sri Lankan Government and implemented in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka, will contribute to sustainable recovery from the disaster and inclusive development countrywide.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/22/local/983257/japan-grants-us-2-6-mn-to-strengthen-climate-resilience-gender-equality-projects/

[2026-04-22 02:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Earth Day began in 1970, pushing activism on pollution

Snippet: Climate activists hold a rally to protest the use of fossil fuels on Earth Day at Freedom Plaza, April 22, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/earth-day-explained-environment-a027792357624ee3e88aea43f14d3ba0

[2026-04-22 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: PH ‘blue economy’: A systems evaluation of marine capital

Snippet: LAST week, I attended the Makati Business Club’s forum with British Ambassador Sarah Hulton. The ambassador discussed some of the geopolitical and economic shocks being experienced by the world, in relation to the United Kingdom’s role in enhancing security throughout the globe. In particular, Ambassador Hulton described the Philippines as one of the world’s most megabiodiverse nations, at the forefront of using nature to drive both climate resilience and economic growth.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/22/opinion/columns/ph-blue-economy-a-systems-evaluation-of-marine-capital/2325201

[2026-04-22 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Where the Philippines stands on renewable energy

Snippet: The Philippines is accelerating its shift toward renewable energy, but the transition remains uneven as fossil fuels continue to dominate the power mix.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/22/supplements/where-the-philippines-stands-on-renewable-energy/2325216

[2026-04-22 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Fundamental legal questions may scuttle flood-control cases

Snippet: ERROR 404 page not found Click here to go to the home page

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/22/opinion/editorial/fundamental-legal-questions-may-scuttle-flood-control-cases/2325213

[2026-04-22 00:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Wheat Spread Blows Out As Drought Chaos Plagues America's Breadbasket

Snippet: Hard red winter wheat (HRW) futures widened to their largest premium over soft red wheat (SRW) in more than two years as severe drought intensified across key breadbasket regions in the Great Plains and Midwest. This means traders are pricing in weather impacts and tightening expectations for higher-protein wheat supplies.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/commodities/wheat-spread-blows-out-drought-chaos-plagues-americas-breadbasket

[2026-04-21 23:27 UTC+10:00] [Environment] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: What we know so far about Finlayson’s squirrels

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/environment/things-to-know-finlaysons-squirrels/

[2026-04-21 23:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Test fires help scientists protect homes from climate change fueled fires

Snippet: A wildfire researcher walks in front of an accessory dwelling unit burning during an experiment at the Institute for Business & Home Safety center on Thursday, April 16, 2026, in Richburg, S.C. (AP Photo/Erik Verduzco)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/climate-change-wildfire-testing-homes-a7c768e84a499d7e51be160f51739dbf

[2026-04-21 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Mom of Camp Mystic girl killed in flood is appalled owners are trying to reopen: ‘Extremely disturbing’

Snippet: The shattered mom of a young girl killed in the Camp Mystic flood horror told The Post she is appalled the Texas camp is trying to reopen this summer.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/21/us-news/mom-of-camp-mystic-girl-killed-in-flood-is-appalled-owners-are-trying-to-reopen/

[2026-04-21 21:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Hot-then-cold weather impacts flower and fruit farmers

Snippet: An abrupt swing from hot weather to cold across the Northeast is frustrating some flower and fruit farmers who have had to either harvest blooms extra early or fear they could lose some crops altogether. (AP video by Amanda Swinhart)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/weather-hot-frost-crops-0d86613e76f0d10961e32ac96c9391fe

[2026-04-21 20:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: WATCH: Romualdez to defend self over alleged links to flood control scam

Snippet: Former Speaker and Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez, in a video message, reiterates that he will defend himself against allegations that he was involved in the flood control scandal after Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla tagged him as the 'mastermind' of the corruption scheme. He also said that there was no evidence that proved that he committed plunder, conspiracy to commit plunder, or any other offense the Ombudsman was contemplating to charge him with.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/21/videos/watch-romualdez-to-defend-self-over-alleged-links-to-flood-control-scam/2324750

[2026-04-21 20:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong braces for 9-degree temperature drop, thunderstorms later this week

Snippet: Trough of low pressure over northern part of southern China set to develop into cold front on Wednesday, crossing coastal areas by next day

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3350892/hong-kong-braces-9-degree-temperature-drop-thunderstorms-later-week?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-21 20:21 UTC+10:00] [Guangdong] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong braces for 9-degree temperature drop, thunderstorms later this week

Snippet: Trough of low pressure over northern part of southern China set to develop into cold front on Wednesday, crossing coastal areas by next day

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3350892/hong-kong-braces-9-degree-temperature-drop-thunderstorms-later-week

[2026-04-21 20:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Clean electricity meets all new demand, curbing fossil fuels, says Ember

Snippet: Low-emissions energy sources met all new global electricity demand for the first time last year, leaving no room for fossil fuels to grow, the energy think tank Ember has found.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/21/clean-electricity-meets-all-new-demand-curbing-fossil-fuels-says-ember

[2026-04-21 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: How education’s decline is corroding a pillar of the left’s power

Snippet: Beneath the weather of the daily headlines, slow tectonic shifts are changing America’s political landscape.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/21/opinion/how-educations-decline-corrodes-a-pillar-of-the-lefts-power/

[2026-04-21 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan escapes worst of magnitude 7.7 quake but experts warn of potential bigger one

Snippet: The Japan Meteorological Agency has upped the risk of a megaquake to 1 per cent, compared to 0.1 per cent at other times

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3350881/japan-escapes-worst-magnitude-77-quake-experts-warn-potential-bigger-one?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-21 19:30 UTC+10:00] [tsunami warnings] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan escapes worst of magnitude 7.7 quake but experts warn of potential bigger one

Snippet: The Japan Meteorological Agency has upped the risk of a megaquake to 1 per cent, compared to 0.1 per cent at other times

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3350881/japan-escapes-worst-magnitude-77-quake-experts-warn-potential-bigger-one

[2026-04-21 19:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘River of mud’ in Malaysia’s Cameron Highlands prompts accountability calls

Snippet: Environmental NGO calls on authorities to adopt a more responsible approach when granting approvals for development projects in the area

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3350880/river-mud-malaysias-cameron-highlands-prompts-accountability-calls?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-21 19:24 UTC+10:00] [Department of Environment] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘River of mud’ in Malaysia’s Cameron Highlands prompts accountability calls

Snippet: Environmental NGO calls on authorities to adopt a more responsible approach when granting approvals for development projects in the area

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3350880/river-mud-malaysias-cameron-highlands-prompts-accountability-calls

[2026-04-21 18:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Indigenous leaders urge global action amid growing health and climate concerns

Snippet: Indigenous representatives from around the world convened in New York this week for the 25th session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, calling for stronger protections of their rights and greater inclusion in global decision-making.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/21/indigenous-leaders-urge-global-action-amid-growing-health-and-climate-concerns/

[2026-04-21 18:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: CFMEU used former boxers to intimidate contractors, inquiry hears

Snippet: Rosenlund Contractors were hired to demolish the Toombul shopping centre after it was damaged by floods in 2022. (ABC Radio Brisbane: Kenji Sato)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-21/cfmeu-inquiry-toombul-demolition-boxers-pressure/106588524

[2026-04-21 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Environment] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘They come right past the house’: learning to live with rhinos as numbers soar in Nepal

Snippet: The country is seeing an increase in human-wildlife conflict as the number of megafauna, including rhinos and tigers, grows. But there are efforts to tackle the problem around Chitwan national park through education and training

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/21/rhinos-on-the-high-street-human-wildlife-conflict-nepal-aoe

[2026-04-21 17:56 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Chung Hyeon ends 3-month Challenger drought with opening win

Snippet: Tennis player Chung Hyeon (No. 644) advanced to the second round of the 2026 Gwangju Open International Men's Challenger Tour Tennis Tournament after securing his first ATP Challenger main-draw victory in about three months.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10722383

[2026-04-21 17:41 UTC+10:00] [Labor party] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Labor under internal pressure on gas tax as influencer says government ‘stopped working for the punters’

Snippet: Party’s environment action network tells parliamentary inquiry into gas export tax to consider ‘very substantial’ levy on windfall profits

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/21/labor-under-internal-pressure-on-gas-tax-as-influencer-says-government-stopped-working-for-the-punters

[2026-04-21 17:37 UTC+10:00] [Announcements] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Jollibee hits sustainability milestone with PH’s first LEED-certified store

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/brandrap/jollibee-tuguegarao-first-leed-certified-store/

[2026-04-21 16:21 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Hail storms top insurance list for 2025 amid warning war will drive up repair costs

Snippet: Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/extreme-weather-pushed-up-national-insurance-bill-again-in-2025-insurance-council-of-australia-queensland-news/c915257f-ea69-43a8-8306-3691b950e42c

[2026-04-21 16:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Panasonic device expected to cut cost of iPS cell therapies by factor of 50

Snippet: Panasonic's device for growing iPS cells is compact and reduces the cost of maintaining a sterile environment. (Photo by Yo Inoue)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/biotechnology/panasonic-device-expected-to-cut-cost-of-ips-cell-therapies-by-factor-of-50

[2026-04-21 15:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 5 arrested at Hong Kong pharmacies, anti-obesity pills and other dangerous drugs seized

Snippet: Authorities conduct two raids and seize over 3000 tablets of clonazepam and zolpidem, and six boxes of unregistered slimming injections

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3350832/5-arrested-hong-kong-pharmacies-thousands-anti-obesity-and-dangerous-drugs-seized?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-21 15:19 UTC+10:00] [Macau] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 5 arrested at Hong Kong pharmacies, anti-obesity pills and other dangerous drugs seized

Snippet: Authorities conduct two raids and seize over 3000 tablets of clonazepam and zolpidem, and six boxes of unregistered slimming injections

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3350832/5-arrested-hong-kong-pharmacies-thousands-anti-obesity-and-dangerous-drugs-seized

[2026-04-21 15:06 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: South Korea to help safeguard Machu Picchu amid climate threats

Snippet: South Korea will send experts to help preserve Machu Picchu, one of the most iconic sites of the Inca civilization, over the next five years, officials said Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10722166

[2026-04-21 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Renewable energy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Labour’s great green energy plan could be a legacy as vital as the NHS | Polly Toynbee

Snippet: Ed Miliband has a rare chance to do for the climate what Nye Bevan did for health: create something future generations will be proud of

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/apr/21/labours-green-energy-plan-legacy-nhs-ed-miliband

[2026-04-21 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Hunting] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: On the trail with the hunters who believe shooting big game can save Africa’s wildlife

Snippet: One way to pay for wildlife conservation is to allow the rich to bag a few animals for high prices. But critics see this approach as an exercise in neocolonialism

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/21/hunters-who-believe-shooting-big-game-can-save-africa-wildlife

[2026-04-21 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China achieves a world first, updating stabilisers for renewable energy grids

Snippet: Researchers said their 35kV direct-connection synchronous condenser successfully passed testing, in repurposing of old technology

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3350684/china-achieves-world-first-updating-stabilisers-renewable-energy-grids?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-21 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Dongfang Electric Machinery] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China achieves a world first, updating stabilisers for renewable energy grids

Snippet: Researchers said their 35kV direct-connection synchronous condenser successfully passed testing, in repurposing of old technology

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3350684/china-achieves-world-first-updating-stabilisers-renewable-energy-grids

[2026-04-21 13:35 UTC+10:00] [New Zealand] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Man swept away in Wellington flood waters as New Zealand capital hammered by record heavy rain

Snippet: Wellington residents have shared stories of surviving landslides and rising flood waters caused by severe storm

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/weather/2026/apr/21/wellington-floods-new-zealand-man-missing-record-rain

[2026-04-21 12:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Elusive ‘cloud jaguar’ caught on film for first time in decade, prowling in fabled mountain range

Snippet: A legendary, ultra-rare jaguar was spotted in the wild for the first time in a decade, according to a wild cat conservation in South America.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/20/world-news/elusive-cloud-jaguar-caught-on-film-for-first-time-in-decade-prowling-in-fabled-mountain-range/

[2026-04-21 11:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Karen Bass offers a status quo budget — with an ironic surprise

Snippet: You might think that LA had no wildfires, no homeless problem, and no Olympic Games to stage, given how uninspiring Mayor Karen Bass’s 2026-27 budget proposal was on Monday.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/20/opinion/karen-bass-offers-a-status-quo-budget-with-an-ironic-surprise/

[2026-04-21 11:38 UTC+10:00] [National / WA] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Age

Title: Bureau investigating if Bunbury wild weather was a tornado

Snippet: The Bureau of Meteorology is investigating whether Bunbury experienced a tornado early Tuesday morning after wind gusts equivalent to a category 2 cyclone were recorded in the state’s South West.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/bureau-investigating-if-bunbury-wild-weather-was-a-tornado-20260421-p5zppz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-21 11:32 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Solar growth in China, India powers clean energy surge by 2025

Snippet: Record growth in solar, especially in China and India, was a driving factor for clean energy sources surpassing the world’s strong demand for electricity in 2025, according to a new global power analysis.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10721850

[2026-04-21 11:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Breaking: Homes damaged, roof ripped off as possible tornado strikes WA's South West

Snippet: Topic:Extreme Weather Events

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-21/possible-tornado-or-microburst-causes-damage-in-bunbury/106587242

[2026-04-21 10:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Six women win 2026 Goldman prize, world’s top environmental award

Snippet: This year’s prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize has been awarded to six grassroots environmental activists from around the world for their efforts to fight climate change and save biodiversity.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/21/six-women-win-2026-goldman-prize-worlds-top-environmental-award

[2026-04-21 09:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Residents urged to evacuate after New Zealand's capital floods

Snippet: Residents have been told to move to higher ground across Wellington. (Reuters: Aimee-Jo Clark)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-21/new-zealand-flooding-capital-wellington-evacuation-order/106586718

[2026-04-21 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong should do everything possible on youth mental health

Snippet: Even with a slew of policies, the city must work harder to create a safe, supportive environment in which young people can thrive

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3350678/hong-kong-should-do-everything-possible-youth-mental-health?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-21 09:15 UTC+10:00] [secondary school] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong should do everything possible on youth mental health

Snippet: Even with a slew of policies, the city must work harder to create a safe, supportive environment in which young people can thrive

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3350678/hong-kong-should-do-everything-possible-youth-mental-health

[2026-04-21 09:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Asia's clean power transition accelerates fall in global fossil-fuel use

Snippet: A technician walks among solar panels that provide electrical power to the Grand Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta. © Reuters

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/business/energy/asia-s-clean-power-transition-accelerates-fall-in-global-fossil-fuel-use

[2026-04-21 09:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Solar growth in China and India powers clean energy surge by 2025

Snippet: Record growth in solar, especially in China and India, was a driving factor for clean energy sources surpassing the world’s strong demand for electricity in 2025, according to a new global power analysis.

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/climate-renewables-clean-energy-china-india-solar-electricity-demand-c412207bc332c5e0f904030ab21389e7

[2026-04-21 08:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Easterlies to bring warm, humid weather in Metro Manila, parts of PH

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — The weather system - the easterlies – has resurfaced and is expected to bring warm and humid weather over Metro Manila and most parts of the country over the next three days, the state-run weather agency said on Tuesday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/21/news/easterlies-to-bring-warm-humid-weather-in-metro-manila-parts-of-ph/2324440

[2026-04-21 05:50 UTC+10:00] [Breaking News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Robust economic performance in 2025

Snippet: The Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s (CBSL’s) ‘Annual Economic Review 2025’ report highlights that despite rising global uncertainties stemming from trade and geopolitical developments, as well as the adverse weather conditions and natural disasters experienced towards the latter part of 2025, domestic economic activity demonstrated resilience.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/21/breaking-news/982835/robust-economic-performance-in-2025/

[2026-04-21 05:48 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: “Govt’s efforts to strengthen investment climate critical for private capital”

Snippet: The United States is committed to expanding trade, opening markets for American exports, and championing private sector-led growth, when countries create transparent systems, strengthen rule of law, and create predictable regulatory environments, American businesses respond with investment, innovation, and long-term partnership, Charge D’Affaires Jayne Howell, US Embassy in Sri Lanka told a CEO Forum held in Sri Lanka recently.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/21/business/982622/govts-efforts-to-strengthen-investment-climate-critical-for-private-capital/

[2026-04-21 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: New path for plantation future - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s plantation economy is standing on a fragile foundation—its soils. While the country continues to export globally respected tea, rubber, and coconut products, a silent crisis is unfolding beneath our feet. Decades of over-reliance on chemical inputs, declining organic matter, and poor soil management have reduced soil organic carbon levels in many estates to critically low levels.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/21/features/982765/new-path-for-plantation-future/