Topic: Food & Agriculture — Neutral reports only
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[2026-01-24 05:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Le commandant en chef de l'armée, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, fils du président Yoweri Museveni, s'est félicité, vendredi (23.01), de la mort de 30 membres de l'opposition et de l'arrestation de 2 000 de leurs partisans. L'Union européenne, quant à elle, a déploré les violences qui ont émaillé le processus électoral.
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[2026-01-23 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Domestic varieties claiming bigger market shares for key crops and livestock, curbing reliance on foreign sources for vital food production
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[2026-01-23 21:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Ministry of Agriculture, in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, officially launched the CROPIX National Digital Platform yesterday at the Cinnamon Grand, Colombo.
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[2026-01-23 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Widely used in northern and eastern Europe, Caraway adds flavour to stews, breads, gravlax and sauerkraut
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[2026-01-23 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Will the gambling mecca’s bar scene finally hit its stride in 2026? The city’s leading bartenders speak out
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[2026-01-23 14:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A huge wellness expo, a luxury pop-up bar, a reimagined classic holiday ballet and more await Hongkongers this weekend
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[2026-01-23 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: South Korea’s highly interconnected culture has fuelled a series of viral food crazes, the latest being a chocolate-loaded cookie known locally as ‘dujjonku’
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[2026-01-23 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka today took a major step towards transforming its agriculture sector with the official launch of the Agriculture Enterprise Architecture Framework, Agriculture Interoperability Framework, Data Sharing Policies, and CROPIX, a national digital platform for crop data and decision-making.
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[2026-01-23 04:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Donald Trump s'est largement emparé du Forum économique mondial de Davos, avec son discours très suivi, mercredi (22.01), puis ce jeudi avec le lancement officiel de son très décrié Conseil de la paix, un club présidé par le chef de l'Etat américain et qui réunit des pays prêts à payer un milliard de dollars pour disposer d'un siège permanent.
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[2026-01-23 04:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Der 2025 verkündete Austritt der USA aus der Weltgesundheitsorganisation (WHO) ist an diesem Donnerstag - ein Jahr nach Eingang der Kündigung - wirksam geworden. WHO-Chef Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus sagte, er hoffe, dass die Vereinigten Staaten ihre Entscheidung überdächten und der Organisation wieder beiträten. "Der Austritt ist ein Verlust für die USA und auch ein Verlust für den Rest der Welt", betonte Tedros.
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[2026-01-22 15:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From ravioli to gyoza and pierogi, dumplings are one of the world’s most popular foods. Find out how easy they are to make at home
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[2026-01-22 11:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As the 2016 social media trend picks up, Charmaine Mok looks back at notable restaurant openings that year and which are still with us
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[2026-01-22 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The overall rate of inflation as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) on YoY basis increased to 2.9 % in December 2025, compared to 2.4% in November 2025. Food Inflation increased to 4.4% in December 2025, compared to 3.6% in November 2025 the Census & Statistics Department said.
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[2026-01-22 01:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Riyah James, a teacher at a primary school in Surulere, Lagos, has to spend more on transport than ever before. "There's hardly anything left of my salary," the young Nigerian told DW. "Gas prices have skyrocketed. Sometimes the bus conductor demands higher prices practically overnight, and I don't have enough money with me," she explained.
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[2026-01-21 15:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Head to Tai Kwun this Friday for sushi and sashimi, channel Aussie vibes with a sausage sizzle on Saturday, and swing by Festival Walk’s newest bakery on Sunday
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[2026-01-21 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Bob and Fran German share how going vegan changed their lives and helps them keep fit, healthy, full of energy – and sniffle-free
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[2026-01-21 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: What are these highly processed foods? Packeted potato chips, processed meat products such as sausages, and other processed foods such as processed milk products — including say chocolates and confectioneries, plus an unhealthy quantity of fizzy drinks that contain high quantities of sugar, became almost the staple for a majority of Americans.
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[2026-01-21 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe said that Sri Lanka is taking decisive steps to strengthen its organic agricultural export sector by aligning national standards with international regulations especially to boost export agriculture sector.
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[2026-01-21 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: First batch of rice arrives in Cuba under new Chinese programme while the island reels from abrupt halt in Venezuelan oil shipments
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[2026-01-21 01:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Around 4 million kilograms of potatoes, neatly sorted and stored in a cool, dry place — in perfect condition for consumption, and yet threatened with destruction.
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[2026-01-21 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Militant group Isis-K claimed responsibility for the attack in the Afghan capital, says it has placed Chinese nationals on its target list
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[2026-01-20 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Margaret Leng Tan talks about weird instruments and ‘the magic of timing’, following her Hong Kong performance of ‘Dragon Ladies Don’t Weep’
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[2026-01-20 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka will take a significant step towards strengthening its organic agriculture and export framework with the official launch of the Amended Sri Lanka Organic Standard SLS, scheduled to take place later this month in Colombo.
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[2026-01-20 03:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Afghan branch of Islamic State claimed responsibility for the Kabul attack, saying it was carried out by a suicide bomber
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[2026-01-19 21:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Bei der Präsidentenwahl in Portugal kam Antonio José Seguro von der Sozialistischen Partei (PS) am Sonntag mit gut 31 Prozent auf Platz eins, wie die Wahlbehörde CNE mitteilte. Der Chef der aufstrebenden Rechtspopulisten, André Ventura, der als Favorit in diese Wahlrunde ging, belegte Rang zwei. Demnach kam der 43-Jährige auf 23,5 Prozent der Stimmen.
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[2026-01-19 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The seemingly innocuous alligator weed, or Alternanthera philoxeroides, poses a real problem, especially to rice farmers
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[2026-01-19 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Wasantha Samarasinghe said that the Cooperative Act will be amended to streamline the cooperative mechanism.
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[2026-01-19 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Pyramid Wilmar, a leading name in the food manufacturing and marketing industry in Sri Lanka, concluded its island-wide Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, ChefsHunt, a comprehensive programme aimed at identifying, nurturing and empowering young culinary talent across the country.
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[2026-01-18 23:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Food Harbour, Sri Lanka’s first international-standard open-air food and beverage destination, was officially launched on 16 January 2026 at Port City Colombo, with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, attending the event as the Chief Guest.
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[2026-01-18 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The chef behind Tokyo’s Torishiki brings his gospel of succulent skewers, steady discipline and generous mentorship to Torikaze in Hong Kong
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[2026-01-18 15:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Gaining global fame after being spotlighted by Anthony Bourdain, Macau’s pork chop bun is set to become an Intangible Cultural Heritage item
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[2026-01-18 01:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Für historische Verdienste um die europäische Einigung wird Mario Draghi, der ehemalige Präsident der Europäischen Zentralbank (2011 bis 2019), mit dem Internationalen Karlspreis 2026 ausgezeichnet. Mit Draghi, der von 2021 bis 2022 auch Regierungschef Italiens war, ehre man eine Persönlichkeit, "die zielgerichtet und mit unerschütterlicher Entschlossenheit Großes für Europa geleistet hat", begründete das Karlspreis-Direktorium seine Entscheidung.
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[2026-01-17 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: On day of event, local public security bureau dispatches staff to maintain order, ensuring a smooth experience for all attendees
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[2026-01-17 15:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-01-17 11:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The recent sale of the most expensive tuna in Tokyo reflects sushi’s popularity, but an episode in Chinese history shows raw food’s dangers
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[2026-01-17 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Now sous chef at Hong Kong’s Michelin-starred Belon, the 30-year-old Indonesian-Canadian once wanted to be an engineer
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[2026-01-17 03:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: For these modern foragers and hunters, the food is free, tasty and more varied than in the supermarket.
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[2026-01-16 21:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Agricultural policy rarely takes center stage in Germany. The worries of farmers do not often make the national headlines.
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[2026-01-16 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Dai views her new role as both a source of entertainment and a way to stay connected with her family
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[2026-01-16 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Yunnan’s climate and geography are ideal for growing a wide range of produce, and chefs in Dali are taking the cuisine to the next level
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[2026-01-16 13:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Loosen up for the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon, shop discounted home goods, enjoy special-edition buns and more this weekend
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[2026-01-16 13:02 UTC+10:00] [Food / Good Food Guide (Vic)] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Updated February 24, 2026,first published January 16, 2026
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[2026-01-16 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Restaurant says it had to call police over unruly Chinese diners; online sleuths claim real reason for ‘trouble’ is dual pricing policy
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[2026-01-16 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Business models are being overhauled as food and drink sector tackles ‘irreversible’ trend of Hongkongers spending their money elsewhere
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[2026-01-16 10:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ProPublica
Snippet: The Trump administration is directing employees at the U.S. Department of Agriculture to investigate foreign scientists who collaborate with the agency on research papers for evidence of “subversive or criminal activity.”
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[2026-01-16 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Headquarters in Rome issued an appeal calling for international assistance of US$ 16.5 million to support the early recovery of livelihoods and food security for farming, livestock-keeping and fishing communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka.
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[2026-01-15 15:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Social Goods sees Christophe Younes’ love of health and baked treats come together, with his mother helping realise his sourdough vision
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[2026-01-15 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The price of imported milk powder will be reduced from tomorrow (16), following an agreement reached between milk powder importers and the Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Ministry.
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[2026-01-15 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser and MP Namal Rajapaksa has said Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation Minister K.D. Lalkantha’s recent remarks against a Buddhist monk, violate the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) Act No. 56 of 2007.
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[2026-01-15 04:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Natürlich hat sich Donald Trump über die gerahmte Geburtsurkunde seines Großvaters Friedrich Trump aus Kallstadt gefreut, die ihm Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz mitbrachte. Auch der neu geschaffene FIFA-Friedenspreis von Weltfußball-Chef Gianni Infantino hat dem US-Präsidenten sichtbar geschmeichelt. Regelrecht begeistert war er über die "kleine Aufmerksamkeit" aus Katar: eine etwa 400-Millionen-Dollar-teure Boeing 747 als potenzielles neues Präsidentenflugzeug, als Ersatz für seine Air Force One.
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