[2026-02-22 14:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sikandar Raza wins hearts with touching tribute to Island Nation - DailyNews

Snippet: Zimbabwe’s T20 captain, Sikandar Raza, has proven once again why he is one of the most respected figures in world cricket. Following Zimbabwe’s recent clash against Sri Lanka, Raza took to his official X (formerly Twitter) account to share an emotional message that has since gone viral among local fans.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/22/breaking-news/955441/sikandar-raza-wins-hearts-with-touching-tribute-to-island-nation/

[2026-02-22 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: K-pop’s big freeze: are cracks in China’s cultural blockade a thaw?A decade-long geopolitical chill has kept South Korean entertainers largely locked out of the Chinese market, but fans find ways to connect.

Snippet: A decade-long geopolitical chill has kept South Korean entertainers largely locked out of the Chinese market, but fans find ways to connect

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3344205/k-pops-big-freeze-are-cracks-chinas-cultural-blockade-thaw

[2026-02-22 07:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Market volatility rises as Trump hikes tariffs to 15%

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/market-volatility-rises-as-trump-hikes-tariffs-to-15/video-76075555

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Can China find a market for its fifth-generation J-35 warplanes?

Snippet: Analysts are uncertain how much demand there will be for the fighter in the face of competition from the US F-35 or cheaper alternatives

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3344208/can-china-find-market-its-fifth-generation-j-35-warplanes

[2026-02-21 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: From AI to aerospace: China meme rocket shares take off in race with US

Snippet: Investors scramble for opportunities to maintain market momentum after the AI frenzy shows signs of losing steam

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3343815/ai-aerospace-china-meme-rocket-shares-take-race-us

[2026-02-21 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Vantage Point

Snippet: Thought Leaders [Vantage Point] Why a DBP–LandBank merger has become urgent Newsletters [Vantage Point] Pricing confidence, not growth Feb 17, 2026 12:00 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Newsletters [Vantage Point] Liberty Flour Mills: From breadbasket to balance-sheet risk Feb 10, 2026 12:00 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Thought Leaders [Vantage Point] SEC vs the Villar empire: Too orderly to be innocent?

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/vantage-point-column/

[2026-02-21 03:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Martanin 'yan adawa ga ICPC kan tsare El-Rufa'i

Snippet: El Rufa'in dai ya share kwanaki yana sauyin hannu a tsakanin jami'an hukumar EFCC da na ICPC da sunan bincike dwana 'yan adawa ke kallo a matsayin take hakki.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/ha/martanin-yan-adawa-ga-icpc-kan-tsare-el-rufai/a-76065627

[2026-02-20 22:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s jobless rate edges up to 3.9%

Snippet: But authorities remain optimistic, saying growing economy will support labour market going forward

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3344161/hong-kongs-jobless-rate-edges-01-percentage-point-39-over-past-3-months

[2026-02-20 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s property market to build on gains in the Year of the Horse: agents

Snippet: Overall property transactions in the Year of the Snake totalled 87,506 valued at about US$86.8 billion, according to the Land Registry

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3344141/hong-kongs-property-market-build-gains-year-horse-agents-say

[2026-02-20 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Outside In | Try as it might, the US alone can’t reverse the tide of globalisation

Snippet: Accounting for a significant share of world trade, Europe and Asia are far more decisive players in the fast-changing globalised economy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3344016/despite-trumps-trade-wars-globalisation-eurasias-win-or-lose

[2026-02-20 19:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SriLankan Airlines and Jetwing Travels target Malaysian market in major tourism push - DailyNews

Snippet: SriLankan Airlines is ramping up its presence in Malaysia, positioning itself to handle a surge in travelers as Sri Lanka sets an ambitious target of 3 million tourist arrivals for 2026.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/local/955023/srilankan-airlines-and-jetwing-travels-target-malaysian-market-in-major-tourism-push/

[2026-02-20 13:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks fall as market reopens after 3-day Lunar New Year holiday

Snippet: Tech heavyweights Alibaba, Baidu and Kuaishou drop as trading commences in the Year of the Horse

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3344062/hong-kong-stocks-fall-market-reopens-after-3-day-lunar-new-year-holiday

[2026-02-20 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What’s at stake for Hong Kong as reflected in budget 2026-27?Analysts are upbeat amid city’s booming IPO sector and thriving financial market, but warn of geopolitical headwinds.

Snippet: Analysts are upbeat amid city’s booming IPO sector and thriving financial market, but warn of geopolitical headwinds

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3344041/hong-kong-budget-2026-27-beyond-balancing-books-whats-stake

[2026-02-20 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Editorial | Minimum wage rises must not leave behind city’s most vulnerable

Snippet: As the economic pie grows, money-making companies can afford to do more so employees who are struggling get their fair share of return

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3343980/minimum-wage-rises-must-not-leave-behind-hong-kongs-most-vulnerable

[2026-02-20 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: No evidence to climate debt trap following Ditwah-Dr Wignaraja - DailyNews

Snippet: Evidence does not point to a climate debt trap following Cyclone Ditwah and that cyclical growth of around 4% remains sustainable for 2026, although risks such as inflation are emerging, economic policy expert Dr. Ganeshan Wignaraja, told the Sri Lanka Investor Conference 2026 themed “Rebuild. Digitize. Reprice”, organized by Asia Securities held in Colombo recently.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/business/954516/no-evidence-to-climate-debt-trap-following-ditwah-dr-wignaraja/

[2026-02-20 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka SMEs gain market access insights through exposure visit - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (SLEDB) successfully organized a Market Exposure and Capacity Building Programme in parallel with BIOFACH 2026, held in Germany from February 9 to 14, 2026.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/business/954526/sri-lanka-smes-gain-market-access-insights-through-exposure-visit/

[2026-02-20 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Shares - Colombo Stock Exchange ( Market Statistics on 19.02.2026 ) - DailyNews

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

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/business/954608/shares-colombo-stock-exchange-market-statistics-on-19-02-2026/

[2026-02-19 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Speed bump ahead: rising battery costs nudge Chinese drivers towards hybrids

Snippet: Higher lithium prices and the end of incentives are reshaping China’s EV market, with hybrids emerging as a more practical option for many

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3343905/chinas-ev-momentum-slows-pricier-batteries-steer-drivers-hybrids

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China says it won’t seek reciprocity with South Africa on zero-tariff policy

Snippet: Envoy makes the pledge as Beijing prepares to roll out tax-free access to the Chinese market for goods from 53 African nations

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3343979/china-says-it-wont-seek-reciprocity-south-africa-zero-tariff-policy

[2026-02-19 18:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Amurka na shirin janye sojojinta daga Siriya

Snippet: Jaridar Wall Street ta Amurka ta ruwaito cewa Washington za ta kawo karshen zaman dakarun sojinta a Siriya bayan da fadar mulki ta Damascus ta fadada ikonta a yankunan kasar.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/ha/amurka-na-shirin-rufe-sansanin-sojojinta-da-ke-siriya/a-76029931

[2026-02-19 18:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: No need to panic: Litro reassures public with massive stock release - DailyNews

Snippet: Litro Gas Lanka has officially addressed recent supply concerns, reassuring the public that there is no impending gas shortage and that ample stocks are available to meet national demand.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/19/local/954343/no-need-to-panic-litro-reassures-public-with-massive-stock-release/

[2026-02-19 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Shares - Colombo Stock Exchange ( Market Statistics on 18.02.2026 ) - DailyNews

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

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/19/business/953855/shares-colombo-stock-exchange-market-statistics-on-18-02-2026/

[2026-02-19 06:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Has Trump ceded EV market to China with latest string of policy shifts?

Snippet: Analysts say rolling back regulations pushes US further towards petrol cars, discourages EV innovation, and gives China competitive edge

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3343942/does-trumps-retreat-electric-vehicle-policy-risk-ceding-ground-china

[2026-02-18 16:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Financial Times

Title: Transcript: How a private equity pioneer lost its grip on the market it invented

Snippet: Michela Tindera, Alexandra Heal and Antoine Gara

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/dd546473-8edd-4a3f-8aa5-b97716c4a64c

[2026-02-18 12:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese and Indian tourists to boost Europe’s travel market amid US slowdown

Snippet: This is the first sign of a decline in the post-pandemic boom in American travel to Europe, driven by a strong US dollar

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3343861/chinese-and-indian-tourists-boost-europes-travel-market-amid-us-slowdown

[2026-02-18 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ASPI declines by 17 points to close at 23,883 - DailyNews

Snippet: The Colombo Bourse traded slightly lower during the session, as early gains were reversed by profit-taking, particularly in banking counters following their previous day’s rally.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/18/business/953084/aspi-declines-by-17-points-to-close-at-23883/

[2026-02-18 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Shares - Colombo Stock Exchange ( Market Statistics on 17.02.2026 ) - DailyNews

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

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/18/business/953122/shares-colombo-stock-exchange-market-statistics-on-17-02-2026/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Strong Lunar New Year demand fuels China’s gold jewellery market

Snippet: Retailers offer small discounts to spur holiday sales but are set to raise prices after the festival, as investment banks issue bullish outlooks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/commodities/article/3343782/strong-lunar-new-year-demand-fuels-chinas-gold-jewellery-market

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s tech self-sufficiency progress evident in these 2 companies

Snippet: GigaDevice and Montage carve a niche in the semiconductor sector, with the global memory supercycle boosting their fortunes further

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3343706/how-chinas-gigadevice-and-montage-earned-place-memory-chip-market

[2026-02-17 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Sam’s Club cracks China market formula even as foreign retailers shut shop

Snippet: The warehouse retailer opened 10 new stores in 2025, accelerating expansion in smaller cities like Zhangjiagang and Yangzhou

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3343683/walmarts-sams-club-cracks-china-market-formula-even-foreign-retailers-shut-shop

[2026-02-17 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Russia emerges as unlikely growth market for Japan tourism as China pulls back

Snippet: New visa centres in Moscow and St Petersburg reflect a sharp rise in Russian demand as Chinese arrivals fall amid diplomatic tensions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3343757/russia-emerges-unlikely-growth-market-japan-tourism-china-pulls-back

[2026-02-17 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Year-end bonuses shrink in China amid slowing growth, report finds

Snippet: As China heads into the Year of the Horse, its firms’ bonuses have slowed to a trot, with many employees missing out completely

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3342055/chinas-companies-cut-back-year-end-bonuses-profit-margins-narrow

[2026-02-17 10:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: celebrity deaths

Snippet: Obituary Eric Dane, who played ‘McSteamy’ on ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ dies at 53 Obituary Robert Duvall, ‘Tender Mercies’ Oscar winner, dies at 95 Feb 17, 2026 7:57 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Obituary Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek dies at 48 Feb 12, 2026 10:49 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Obituary Catherine O’Hara, star of ‘Schitt’s Creek’ and ‘Home Alone,’ dead at 71

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/celebrity-deaths/

[2026-02-17 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Before it’s too late - DailyNews

Snippet: All living beings, humans, animals and birds, share the same right to life. No one has the right to take it away. That is the law of Mother Nature. Yet nature is also described as a realm of the survival of the fittest. What does that mean when human beings kill elephants and, in the process, undermine one of our key income-generating avenues?

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/17/editorial/952460/before-its-too-late/

[2026-02-17 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Shares - Colombo Stock Exchange ( Market Statistics on 16.02.2025 ) - DailyNews

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

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/17/business/952537/shares-colombo-stock-exchange-market-statistics-on-16-02-2025/

[2026-02-17 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Savouring Serendipity - DailyNews

Snippet: Foreigners exploring the vibrant streets of Colombo in true adventure style from the buzz of Pettah Market to the ocean breeze at Galle Face Green, every turn bringing a new story to discover.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/17/photo-of-the-day/952729/savouring-serendipity/

[2026-02-17 02:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: له پاکستانه د درملو واردولو په اړه د طالبانو د پرېکړې پایلې

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/ps/bitter-pill-taliban-govt-shakes-up-afghan-medicine-market/video-75993394

[2026-02-16 22:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chow Tai Fook-linked firms set for record US$192 million hit in Giordano case

Snippet: Hong Kong watchdog says share dealings dating back to 2016 triggered a mandatory offer obligation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3343758/chow-tai-fook-linked-firms-set-record-us192-million-hit-giordano-case

[2026-02-16 22:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Traffic gridlock in Hong Kong as crowds throng last day of Lunar New Year fair

Snippet: Roads surrounding flower market at Victoria Park and connecting tram and bus routes grind to a halt amid crowds seeking last-minute bargains

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3343756/traffic-gridlock-central-hong-kong-crowds-throng-last-day-lunar-new-year-fair

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

Source: Financial Times

Title: What’s with Wall Street’s weird selloffs?

Snippet: PublishedFebruary 16 2026

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/bc629ad9-c5a1-471c-8a47-ed9fdf6d2ba4

[2026-02-16 14:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Collegiate volleyball

Snippet: Athletes NU coach Regine Diego calls for kinder treatment of players from fans Athletes Sam Cantada shines under pressure in glowing NU Lady Bulldogs debut Feb 16, 2026 11:25 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Athletes Adamson continues to build on Shaina Nitura’s greatness Feb 15, 2026 1:52 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Athletes Given 7 months to propel UP back to Final Four, new

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/collegiate-volleyball/

[2026-02-16 13:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Average South Korean YouTuber earnings jump 25% in 4 years to US$49,000 annually

Snippet: Growth accelerated after a surge in political broadcasts following 2024’s martial law decree, prompting calls for stricter tax oversight

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3343671/average-south-korean-youtuber-earnings-jump-25-4-years-us49000-annually

[2026-02-16 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Can Hong Kong’s MPF members repeat record gains in Year of the Horse?

Snippet: Volatility looms in the Year of the Horse, analysts forecast, after the Year of the Snake delivered estimated earnings of US$32 billion

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3343304/can-hong-kongs-48-million-mpf-members-repeat-record-gains-year-horse

[2026-02-16 12:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks rise to wrap up best lunar-year performance in eight years

Snippet: As market closes for Lunar New Year, benchmark hits 32 per cent gain since the Year of the Snake began in January 2025

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3343666/hong-kong-stocks-slip-light-trading-investors-prepare-lunar-new-year-break

[2026-02-16 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Who are Asia's biggest YouTube stars? | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Asia's biggest YouTube starsAsia's biggest YouTube starsOverviewLatest NewsSee all knowledgeOverviewLatest NewsSUBSCRIBEAsia's biggest YouTube starsIconic YouTube KOLs from Asia + FOLLOWRegister and follow to be notified the next time content from Asia's biggest YouTube stars is published.Link CopiedEast Asia16 Feb 2026Average South Korean YouTuber earnings jump 25% in 4 years to US$49,000 annuallyIcons & Influencers31 Jan 2026Meet Gabriella DeGasperis, the teen ‘golfluencer’ playing with famous namesHealth & Wellness2 Feb 2026Japanese-American, 60, who went viral saying it’s never too late to start

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/knowledge/people/asia-biggest-youtube-stars

[2026-02-16 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: United Motors Group posts LKR 2.4 Bn PAT - DailyNews

Snippet: United Motors Group (UML) announced a robust financial performance for the first nine months of the financial year, ende December 31, 2025. Year-to-date Group Profit after Tax (PAT) for the financial year stood at Rs. 2.4 billion, an increase of 5,315% compared to the same period last year. At the company level, United Motors Lanka PLC profit increased to Rs.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/16/business/951759/united-motors-group-posts-lkr-2-4-bn-pat/

[2026-02-15 20:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: US basketball

Snippet: NBA Anthony Edwards, youthful USA Stars prevail in new NBA All-Star Game format NBA NBA commissioner Adam Silver sends message to tanking teams Feb 15, 2026 5:06 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Athletes ‘This is it’: Chris Paul retires from NBA after 21 seasons Feb 14, 2026 7:40 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied NBA Giannis Antetokounmpo, Ja Morant stay put as NBA trade deadline

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/us-basketball/

[2026-02-15 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Indonesians weigh peril and promise of Jakarta – the world’s most populous city

Snippet: Extreme heat, floods, pollution, congested traffic and a tough job market are some of the major challenges faced by the city’s residents

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3343360/indonesians-weigh-peril-and-promise-life-jakarta-world-most-populous-city

[2026-02-15 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | How recent graduates entering the job market can outperform AI

Snippet: As automation erodes cognitive and interpersonal skills, those who embrace the struggle of enhancing offline reasoning will thrive

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3343333/how-recent-graduates-entering-job-market-can-outperform-ai

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Editorial | Steady recovery in Hong Kong’s property market a vote of confidence

Snippet: Landmark deals in Central show foreign financial institutions see potential in the city’s and China’s economy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3343443/steady-recovery-hong-kongs-property-market-vote-confidence