[2026-02-04 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan’s deadly winter spurs warnings of more ‘disaster-level’ weather patterns

Snippet: Severe snowfall and related accidents across Japan have killed at least 29 people, including foreign nationals on holiday, in recent weeks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3342265/japans-deadly-winter-rages-fears-disaster-level-weather-patterns-mount

[2026-02-04 12:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks gain as tax worries abate, solar sector rallies on Musk plans

Snippet: ‘Broader VAT hikes on private services are unlikely in 2026 and would run counter to reflation efforts,’ Morgan Stanley says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3342300/hong-kong-stocks-slip-tax-worries-weigh-tech-mainland-stock-sentiment

[2026-02-04 11:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Shanxi’s green leap: renewables surpass coal in China’s energy hub

Snippet: Where Shanxi goes, China goes, in their broad energy overhaul, as the region with a quarter of the nation’s coal serves as the ultimate proving ground for Beijing’s ‘dual carbon’ strategy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342241/shanxis-green-leap-renewables-surpass-coal-chinas-energy-hub

[2026-02-04 03:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Germany and the Gulf region: Energy and arms deals

Snippet: The fact that the key Gulf states — Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) — are currently held in high regard by the German government is evident from the steady stream of ministerial visits to their capitals. Only recently, Environment Minister Carsten Schneider of the center-left Social Democratic Party (SPD) traveled to Saudi Arabia; shortly thereafter, Economy Minister Katherina Reiche of the center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) arrived and explained why: "When partnerships that one has relied

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/germany-and-the-gulf-region-energy-and-arms-deals/a-75789127

[2026-02-04 03:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Tropical Depression Basyang enters PAR

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/tropical-depression-basyang-update-pagasa-forecast-february-3-2026-11pm/

[2026-02-04 02:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong to consider HK$3,000 fixed penalty for smoking on construction sites

Snippet: Government earlier proposed maximum fine of HK$150,000

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3342284/hong-kong-consider-hk3000-fixed-penalty-smoking-construction-sites

[2026-02-03 21:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Future Basyang: LPA outside PAR develops into tropical depression

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/tropical-depression-update-pagasa-forecast-february-3-2026-5pm/

[2026-02-03 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong-Singapore contrasts, Philippines’ EV race lag: 7 Asia highlights

Snippet: From a Malaysian minister linking stress and gay people to US-Iran tensions, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/3342171/singapores-undesirable-visitor-ban-japans-chinese-tourist-drought-7-asia-highlights

[2026-02-03 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Editorial | MTR’s embrace of green bonds an example for other Hong Kong firms

Snippet: While local companies have been slow to take up ESG, the MTR Corporation’s record bond issuance shows there is investor interest in supporting the environment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3342054/mtrs-embrace-green-bonds-example-other-hong-kong-firms

[2026-02-03 03:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Traces of toxin found in more Nestlé baby milk formula samples in Hong Kong

Snippet: Some samples from batches recalled earlier tested positive for the toxin cereulide

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3342152/traces-toxin-found-more-nestle-baby-milk-formula-samples-hong-kong

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong aims to enlist more private hospitals in free newborn screening scheme

Snippet: Screening covers tests for 30 inherited metabolic disorders, spinal muscular atrophy and severe combined immune deficiency

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3342134/hong-kong-aims-enlist-more-private-hospitals-free-newborn-screening-scheme

[2026-02-02 23:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Singapore aims for stars with its new space agency, in a boost for Asia-Pacific

Snippet: By launching a national space agency, Singapore aims to scale its satellite capabilities and lead the Asia-Pacific in space sustainability

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3342133/singapore-launch-national-space-agency-capture-piece-us18-trillion-global-market

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

Source: Financial Times

Title: The best jackets, fleeces and parkas for winter weather

Snippet: PublishedFebruary 2 2026

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/47061b30-a5cd-4386-867f-96b9660dc176

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese hydrogel coating boosts solar panel output by 13%, ideal for hot regions

Snippet: Researchers say cooling innovation can lower temperature of overheated ‘hotspots’ on solar cells that can cause panel failure and fire risk

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3341723/chinese-teams-hydrogel-coating-boosts-solar-panel-power-output-13-ideal-hot-regions

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Editorial | Strong export numbers underscore Hong Kong’s strengths as a trade hub

Snippet: In an uncertain global economic environment, the strategy of exploring new overseas markets has paid off. But there is no room for complacency

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3341847/strong-export-numbers-underscore-hong-kongs-strengths-trade-hub

[2026-02-02 07:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: It’s ‘raining Iguanas’ in Florida as record cold snap bites southern US

Snippet: Temperatures hit record lows in the normally mild Sunshine State as much of the US digs out from a monster winter storm

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3342026/us-winter-weather-leads-heavy-snow-cancelled-flights-and-florida-falling-iguanas

[2026-02-01 13:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Stay calm’: crocodile sighting pauses water fun at Singapore’s Sentosa

Snippet: Officials boost patrols, urge residents to follow safety signs and report sightings to NParks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3341972/singapores-sentosa-halts-water-fun-after-crocodile-sighting

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hayes looks to bridge Classic Mile drought with Akashvani and Public Attention

Snippet: Trainer’s two runners have drawn low barriers for the first leg of the Classic Series at Sha Tin

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3341969/david-hayes-looks-bridge-25-year-classic-mile-drought-akashvani-and-public-attention

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hongkongers should brace for chilly Sunday as temperatures dip to 13 degrees

Snippet: Forecaster says Guangdong coast to become ‘appreciably cooler’ in next couple of days under influence of northeast monsoon

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3341964/hongkongers-should-brace-chilly-sunday-temperatures-dip-13-degrees

[2026-01-31 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Full pivot or anxious hedge? Europe’s leaders flock to China

Snippet: In Brussels, a form of transactional pragmatism has taken root as bloc seeks to weather US hostility

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3341938/full-pivot-or-anxious-hedge-europes-leaders-flock-china

[2026-01-31 17:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong health chief seeks to speed up Medical Council’s complaint handling

Snippet: But Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau warns against ‘arbitrarily’ adding non-professional members to watchdog

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3341933/hong-kong-health-chief-seeks-speed-medical-councils-complaint-handling

[2026-01-31 05:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: AP News

Title: Freezing reptile dubbed 'Lizard in a blizzard' is rescued after being buried in Rhode Island snow

Snippet: This photo provided by the New England Wildlife Center shows a tegu lizard which was found buried in snow in Providence, R.I., in late January 2025. (New England Wildlife Center via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/lizard-rhode-island-weather-snowstorm-df6f03781484eab4797e1b8a4fdf44a7

[2026-01-30 23:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why India should tackle pollution more urgently than tariffs

Snippet: The adverse impact of pollution could lead to significant health and economic costs for India if left unchecked

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3341869/why-india-should-tackle-pollution-more-urgently-tariffs

[2026-01-30 21:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Over 110,000 secure waivers since Hong Kong public medical fee reform took effect

Snippet: Health minister Lo Chung-mau says about 53,000 received concession certificates, while roughly 60,000 granted three-month conditional waivers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3341856/over-110000-secure-waivers-within-1-month-after-hong-kong-public-medical-fee-reform

[2026-01-30 18:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: flood

Snippet: Luzon Ex-rivals Marcos, Robredo reunite to address Naga City’s flood crisis Philippine News Mission accomplished? What the ICI did — and missed Jan 30, 2026 3:06 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Visayas Heavy rain, floods, landslides hit Northern Samar, prompt evacuations Jan 6, 2026 11:27 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Mindanao Heavy rain triggers first widespread flooding of 2026 in Cagayan de Oro Jan

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

[2026-01-30 15:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s ‘gold fever’ sparks scandal, tourist drought in Japan: 7 highlights

Snippet: From China’s ‘gold fever’ sparking scandal to a tourist drought, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3341759/chinas-canal-southeast-asia-nipah-virus-raises-concerns-scmps-7-highlights

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan child suicides reach record high as experts warn of mounting pressures

Snippet: The rise in child deaths contrasts with a broader decline in suicides, prompting scrutiny of school pressure and mental health support

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3341721/japan-child-suicides-reach-record-high-experts-warn-mounting-pressures

[2026-01-30 02:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Discovery of badly decomposed whale carcass on Sai Kung beach triggers probe

Snippet: Authorities alerted to decomposed carcass after villagers found it on beach at Ham Tin Wan, in Sai Kung East Country Park

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3341738/discovery-badly-decomposed-whale-carcass-sai-kung-beach-triggers-probe

[2026-01-29 20:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s first dog-friendly restaurants could be opening sooner than you think

Snippet: Environment minister reveals possible timeline for approval of city’s first dog-friendly restaurants under ‘pet economy’ push

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3341690/hong-kongs-first-dog-friendly-restaurants-could-be-opening-sooner-you-think

[2026-01-29 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Exclusive | Hong Kong chef wins Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants’ first Champions of Change Award

Snippet: Sustainability pioneer Peggy Chan talks about her mission and what winning the Champions of Change award means for her and the industry

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3341621/hong-kong-chef-peggy-chan-wins-asias-50-best-restaurants-first-champions-change-award

[2026-01-29 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Financial Times

Title: India, where coal is king | FT Film

Snippet: India is the fastest growing large economy in the world and to a great extent that growth is being fuelled by coal. At the same time, India's air pollution is among the worst in the world and has a measurable impact upon life expectancy. The developed world has gone a long way towards phasing coal out of its energy mix but for India, that is a much more complicated task

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/video/59b47c06-525c-47c6-b981-d05ab1c28c7f

[2026-01-29 15:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 4 still in hospital, 75 discharged after Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire

Snippet: ‘All those injured in the fire and admitted to public hospitals under the Hospital Authority will receive full fee waivers for necessary treatment,’ spokesman says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3341628/4-still-hospital-75-discharged-after-hong-kongs-tai-po-fire

[2026-01-29 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Climate-smart agricultural exhibition held in Mullaitivu - DailyNews

Snippet: An agricultural exhibition focusing on climate-resilient and sustainable farming practices was held at the Oddusuddan Agricultural Training Centre in Mullaitivu, drawing wide participation from farmers, students and the public.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/29/local/941858/climate-smart-agricultural-exhibition-held-in-mullaitivu/

[2026-01-29 02:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong | South China Morning Post

Snippet: When a typhoon hits Hong KongWhat happens when a typhoon hits Hong Kong? From the science behind a T10 signal to how the city copes, this story explores the anatomy of a storm and its impact on the city.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/weather/hong-kong

[2026-01-29 01:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Caribbean island wins landmark climate case against Netherlands

Snippet: The ruling mandates urgent climate action for Bonaire’s 20,000 residents, amid rising seas, setting a precedent for climate justice

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3341587/caribbean-island-wins-climate-case-against-netherlands-forcing-dutch-action-rising-seas

[2026-01-28 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ProPublica

Title: New Bills Seek to Rein In Oil Companies’ Pollution of Oklahoma Groundwater

Snippet: An Oklahoma state senator has introduced legislation to strengthen regulations on how oilfield wastewater is injected underground following an investigation by The Frontier and ProPublica.

Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/oklahoma-legislation-oil-gas-injection-wells-water-pollution-cleanup

[2026-01-28 18:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Nipah cases in India raise regional anxiety but experts say escalation unlikely

Snippet: The virus’s high fatality rate has prompted precautionary measures across Asia, even as analysts say the outbreak remains limited

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3341520/nipah-cases-india-raise-regional-anxiety-experts-say-wider-spread-unlikely

[2026-01-28 14:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Don’t blindly follow’ US changes to infant vaccines, Hong Kong parents told

Snippet: Warning comes after US health authorities scaled back routine child vaccine recommendations, leaving key shots to parental choice

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3341491/dont-blindly-follow-us-changes-infant-vaccines-hong-kong-tells-parents

[2026-01-28 11:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hongkongers urged to avoid West Bengal in India amid Nipah virus outbreak

Snippet: Bengali community members expected to delay planned trips to India until situation improves, local leader says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3341460/hongkongers-urged-avoid-indias-west-bengal-amid-outbreak-deadly-nipah-virus

[2026-01-28 10:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Japan’s public is ‘happy’ to see a Chinese tourist drought

Snippet: Travel operators say business has so far remained resilient, with strong demand from other parts of Asia, Europe and the US

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3341472/japanese-public-welcomes-chinese-tourist-drought-what-about-businesses

[2026-01-27 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s manufacturing powerhouse Guangdong exports record chip equipment

Snippet: Exports of chip equipment rose 20 per cent last year, while exports of EVs, lithium batteries and solar products rose 30 per cent

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3341367/chinas-guangdong-province-exports-record-us140-billion-tech-high-value-goods

[2026-01-27 16:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hundreds feared missing or dead in Mediterranean shipwrecks, UN says

Snippet: IOM investigates reports of vessels being impacted by bad weather after departing from Tunisia and Libya for Europe

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3341356/hundreds-feared-missing-or-dead-mediterranean-shipwrecks-un-says

[2026-01-27 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘City in Nature’: can Singaporeans and wildlife coexist in harmony?

Snippet: Concerns about hygiene and attacks grow as wildlife becomes ubiquitous in Singapore’s urban landscape

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3341305/singapore-aims-be-city-nature-can-residents-and-wildlife-coexist-harmony

[2026-01-27 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: People cling to treetops as ‘worst floods in a generation’ sweep Mozambique - DailyNews

Snippet: Tens of thousands of people in Mozambique are being rescued as rising waters continue to devastate the Southern African nation – the worst flooding in a generation.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/27/world/940390/people-cling-to-treetops-as-worst-floods-in-a-generation-sweep-mozambique/

[2026-01-27 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Environment Minister and SACEP Director discuss regional initiative aimed at urban environmental resilience - DailyNews

Snippet: The Minister of Environment, Dr. Dammika Patabendi, and Deputy Minister Anton Jayakody met today with Norbu Wangchuk, Director General of the South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme (SACEP), to discuss a landmark regional initiative aimed at urban environmental resilience.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/27/local/940554/environment-minister-and-sacep-director-discuss-regional-initiative-aimed-at-urban-environmental-resilience/

[2026-01-27 00:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong expands fight against hepatitis B. But how many hidden cases are there?

Snippet: Authorities say screening will cover people born in Hong Kong in or before 1988 with family members or sexual partners who carry virus

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3341296/hong-kong-expands-fight-against-hepatitis-b-how-many-hidden-cases-are-there

[2026-01-26 23:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘No other option’: Indonesia begins returning toxic e-waste to US

Snippet: Four containers of electronic waste deemed hazardous have been shipped out from Batam, following the government’s hardline warning

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3341289/indonesia-begins-re-exports-toxic-us-e-waste-crackdown-illegal-imports

[2026-01-26 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ProPublica

Title: Our Reporting Showed Washington Ranks Last in Green Energy Growth. Now the State Is Working to Speed It Up.

Snippet: Washington state has launched a sweeping effort to speed up construction of renewable energy projects, prompted by reporting from Oregon Public Broadcasting and ProPublica that chronicled how the state came to rank dead last in the nation for renewable energy growth.

Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/washington-renewable-energy-projects-grid-upgrades

[2026-01-26 20:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Critics of Marcos step up impeachment calls, cite ‘smoking gun’ letter

Snippet: An impeachment complaint against Marcos refers to the channelling of health insurance funds to flood control projects

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3341255/critics-philippines-marcos-step-impeachment-calls-cite-smoking-gun-letter

[2026-01-26 13:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Monitor flags Lanao del Norte ambush as sign of extremist resurgence

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/mindanao/climate-conflict-action-asia-flags-lanao-del-norte-ambush-extremist-resurgence/