Topic: Food & Agriculture — Neutral reports only
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[2026-01-05 03:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Freiheit zum neuen Jahr: Anlässlich des 78. Jahrestags der Unabhängigkeit von der britischen Krone haben die Machthaber in Myanmar angekündigt, Inhaftierte aus dem Gefängnis zu entlassen. Der Chef der Militärregierung, General Min Aung Hlaing, habe 6134 Gefangene begnadigt, meldet der staatliche Fernsehsender MRTV.
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[2026-01-03 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: 26-year-old suffered horrendous injuries after being dragged along road in an accident; shuns use of prosthetic arm as it causes too much pain
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[2026-01-03 19:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Police say woman had grown aggressive after dispute and was subdued by a dozen officers
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[2026-01-03 06:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Wolodymyr Selenskyj hat Kyrylo Budanow zum neuen Chef des Präsidialamts der Ukraine ernannt. Der Chef des ukrainischen Militärgeheimdienstes besetzt damit einen der Posten, der im Zuge eines Korruptionsskandals in den oberen Machtkreisen in Kyjiw frei geworden war. Sein Vorgänger Andrij Jermak war bereits Ende November zurückgetreten.
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[2026-01-03 05:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Christian Sturdivant, 18, allegedly planned to stab up to 20 victims and attack police at a North Carolina supermarket and restaurant
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[2026-01-02 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Little Perfections, by a Singaporean, US-based writer and cook, examines what Singaporean food is truly worth with essays and recipes
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[2026-01-02 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chef C-Y Chia, who is returning to Singapore after 13 years in the US, has put some favourite plant-based dishes into a new recipe book
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[2026-01-02 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Celery plants, known for their stalks, also yield tiny aromatic fruits used in European and Indian food, cocktails and alternative medicine
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[2026-01-02 15:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From seafood teppanyaki to pan-Asian and fusion cuisines, as well as two new Italian eateries, here are 11 new restaurants for January 2026
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[2026-01-02 13:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Farm the City is charity founded in 2018 by three farming enthusiasts to share benefits of connecting with nature with city dwellers, especially elderly residents
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[2026-01-02 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Yujo offers a menu focused on sashimi and the robata grill, Mi Manchi blends traditional flavours with local ingredients, and Mr. Cheesecake brings its beloved desserts
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[2026-01-02 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka has received humanitarian assistance from 22 foreign countries and the World Food Programme (WFP) to support communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah.
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[2026-01-01 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: Financial Times
Snippet: PublishedJanuary 1 2026
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[2026-01-01 15:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From food to photo booths, Pyongyang is imitating South Korean culture through what analysts call ‘subjective adaptation’
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[2026-01-01 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Shang Palace at Shangri-La Colombo welcomes the New Year with an elevated menu designed to engage food and beverage connoisseurs through depth of flavour, technical precision and immersive culinary theatre. Bringing together time-honoured traditions and contemporary finesse, the refreshed offering reflects a confident evolution of Shang Palace’s culinary identity.
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[2026-01-01 03:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Save money, eat healthier food or do more sports: The list of the Germans' most popular New Year's resolutions would likely sound similar in any country of the Western Hemisphere.
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[2026-01-01 00:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: As the nation prepares to welcome New Year 2026, Russel’s (Pvt) Ltd is once again ready to present the authentic taste, aroma, and rich traditions of Sri Lankan cultural cuisine to its valued customers.Continuing its long-standing commitment to preserving local food heritage, Russel’s will offer a range of traditional New Year delicacies including Kiribath served with lunumiris, kevum, kokis, mungkevum, asmi, kaludodol, and welithalapa.
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[2025-12-31 21:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Der Putschführer und Übergangspräsident Mamady Doumbouya hat die Präsidentenwahl im westafrikanischen Guinea gewonnen. Nach vorläufigen Ergebnissen der Wahlkommission kam der 41-Jährige auf 86,7 Prozent der Stimmen. Damit gewann er die absolute Mehrheit, eine Stichwahl ist nicht nötig. Die Wahlbeteiligung lag demnach bei knapp 81 Prozent.
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[2025-12-31 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Memory of brave Good Samaritan who plunged into river without a thought for his own safety to save children lives on in top-ranked restaurant
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[2025-12-31 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Ring in 2026 with a seafood buffet, a winter set menu that celebrates Ningbo cuisine or a limited edition bourbon-aged steak
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[2025-12-31 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing renews push to fortify domestic crop supplies and modernise agriculture amid a tense geopolitical climate
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[2025-12-30 20:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Henderson Land founder Lee Shau-kee, singer-songwriter Khalil Fong, renowned food critic Chua Lam and toy tycoon Lam Leung-tim – the Post rounds up famous figures who died
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[2025-12-30 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Miko Calo’s Taquería Franco won a Bib Gourmand, while Josh Boutwood’s Helm was the only restaurant in the country to be awarded 2 Michelin stars
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[2025-12-30 17:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Agriculture, Livestock, Lands, Irrigation and Mahaweli Development Minister K.D. Lal Kantha recently inspected the NLDB farm in Digana Mahaberiyatenna as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to modernise and strengthen the livestock sector.
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[2025-12-30 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Group of imitators including a wedding singer and pancake vendor strike internet gold by donning delivery driver uniforms; get 140 million likes
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[2025-12-30 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Export Development Board’s (EDB) National Packaging Centre (NPC) recently hosted an awareness workshop on EU Food Labeling Legislation at the Export Development Board premises.
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[2025-12-30 05:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ProPublica
Snippet: On his first day in office, President Joe Biden announced that his administration planned to scrutinize a Trump-era decision to allow the continued use of chlorpyrifos, a pesticide that can damage children’s brains. And with great fanfare, the Environmental Protection Agency went on to ban the use of the chemical on food.
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[2025-12-29 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Writer and director of HBO’s Heated Rivalry Jacob Tierney talks about the ‘pure queer’ joy of reading the storyline and casting the leads
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[2025-12-29 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Chef Dai Jun talks about his philosophy at Beijing’s Lamdre, a restaurant that sits at the vanguard of the Chinese vegetarian food scene
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[2025-12-29 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: According to the Agriculture Department, the Government has provided over Rs. 381 million as special compensation to farmers whose maize, vegetable and other food crops were damaged by Cyclone Ditwah.
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[2025-12-28 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Man who survives on a ventilator teaches his mother to become a ‘super technician’, plans future experiments using state-of-the-art technology
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[2025-12-27 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From Penang’s Malaysian breakfasts to Hong Kong’s Uncle K, here are some of the food stories that went down a treat with readers this year
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[2025-12-27 17:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A new Hela Bojun outlet was opened on December 23 at the Malabe Agricultural Services Office, further strengthening the Ministry of Agriculture’s initiatives to promote female entrepreneurship and access to safe, affordable food.
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[2025-12-27 16:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Financial Times
Snippet: FT SeriesThe joy of January — a food & drink specialRecipes, tips and stories from food lovers who come alive in the cold season © Emli Bendixen
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[2025-12-26 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: 6,000 square metre complex is latest Chinese civilian facility on South China Sea island after first hardware store and hotpot restaurant
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[2025-12-26 16:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While restaurants struggle to attract diners, one hotel group says its properties recorded 90 per cent occupancy
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[2025-12-26 06:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: So many people look forward to Christmas every year: whether for the time off from work, the good food, or the presents.
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[2025-12-25 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From Seoul to London to New York, bars buck the minimalist trend with boldly flavoured, classy drinks that create a multisensory experience
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[2025-12-25 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Locals, tourists seek keepsake pictures under 20-metre Christmas tree as other revellers head for time-honoured drink in Lan Kwai Fong
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[2025-12-25 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Total losses in the fisheries sector due to Cyclone Storm Ditwah are valued at between Rs.20.5 and Rs.21.5 billion (between about USD 66.4 and USD 69.7 million), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) said yesterday.
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[2025-12-25 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In an environment where Sri Lanka is recovering from its third shock in six years, our economy it not capable of withstanding much. The social landscape stands vulnerable as almost 1/4th of Sri Lankan’s live below the middle-income poverty line earning less than Rs. 1100 a day. About 33% of households goes into debt to cover their basic day-to-day needs, such as food, education and medical treatments.The prevailing common theme is pawning jewellery meet regular income needs.A further, quarter of
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[2025-12-25 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Rahmathullah Sports Club, Nintavur won the Beachway Hub Indoor Night Champion Trophy -2025 limited overs cricket tournament beating Addalaichenai Real Metrixx Sports Club in the final, conducted by the Nintavur Beach way Hub Restaurant and played at the Nintavur MAC Sports Park recently.
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[2025-12-25 04:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A group of businessmen has extended support to the “Rebuild Sri Lanka” programme by handing over their donations to the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation, K.D. Lalkantha, at a special event.
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[2025-12-24 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘With news about bears growing, the number of customers who want to eat their meat has increased a lot,’ an eatery owner says
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[2025-12-24 15:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From Boxing Day through Sunday, enjoy a French Riviera lunch at La Petite Maison (LPM), a modern Indian sharing brunch at Leela, and festive dim sum at Duddell’s
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[2025-12-24 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Wellness and hospitality companies are also getting in on the act, from American fitness chain Equinox to Italian restaurant Cipriani
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[2025-12-24 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Cyclone Ditwah, which struck Sri Lanka in late November, has caused an estimated US$4.1 billion in direct physical damage to buildings and contents, agriculture and critical infrastructure, according to a World Bank Group report released on Monday. This damage is equivalent to about 4 percent of Sri Lanka’s GDP.
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[2025-12-24 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Hayleys Agriculture Holdings Limited reaffirmed its position as a key driver of Sri Lanka’s export economy after three of its business units were recognised at the Presidential Export Awards 2024/2025, the highest national honour bestowed on exporters, which took place on December 11, at the BMICH in Colombo.
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[2025-12-24 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is rapidly emerging as one of the most pressing global health challenges of the 21st century, threatening the effectiveness of life-saving medicines, food security, and public health worldwide. As resistant infections continue to rise, they undermine routine medical procedures and impose growing economic burdens. In this context, New Anthoney’s Farms is taking decisive steps in Sri Lanka to address AMR at its roots, demonstrating that responsible, sustainable farming practices are both achievable and essential.
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[2025-12-24 02:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: ProPublica
Snippet: In August, I traveled to Kakuma, Kenya, to try to understand what happened when the U.S. cut off food to the world’s third-largest refugee camp.
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