[2025-12-29 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China protests to Panama over destruction of memorial to Chinese labourers

Snippet: The monument was removed on the weekend without notice or consultation, Beijing’s envoy says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3338051/china-protests-panama-over-destruction-memorial-chinese-labourers

[2025-12-29 17:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Thalatha urges all parties that respect democracy to unite against government - DailyNews

Snippet: UNP General Secretary and former Member of Parliament, Thalatha Athukorala, has called for all parties that respect democracy to unite against the government.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/29/local/923475/thalatha-urges-all-parties-that-respect-democracy-to-unite-against-government/

[2025-12-29 16:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ex-rapper to run for Nepal PM after youth-led protests

Snippet: Two popular leaders form an alliance ahead of Nepal’s March 5 elections

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3337991/ex-rapper-balendra-shah-run-nepal-pm-after-youth-led-protests

[2025-12-29 02:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Syria: 3 killed amid clash during Alawite protest

Snippet: Three people have been killed by security forces during protests by members of Syria's Alawite minority in the coastal city of Latakia on Sunday, a UK-based war monitor said.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/syria-3-killed-by-security-forces-in-alawite-protests-monitor/a-75322331

[2025-12-27 05:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Venezuela ‘frees 99 prisoners’ detained after 2024 election protests

Snippet: Rights groups said the number released ‘does not correspond to reality’ despite growing pressure from Washington on President Maduro

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3337855/venezuela-frees-99-prisoners-detained-after-2024-election-protests-prisons-authority-says

[2025-12-26 20:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Testing times for India-Bangladesh ties amid deepening rifts

Snippet: Diplomatic relations between India and Bangladesh have hit a critical juncture with Dhaka suspending visa and consular services at its missions in New Delhi and Agartala on December 22 following protests outside the facilities.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/testing-times-for-india-bangladesh-ties-amid-deepening-rifts/a-75301893

[2025-12-26 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Power, protests and policy shake-ups shape Indonesia’s 2025

Snippet: President Prabowo Subianto asserts his authority as he navigates the global stage and domestic challenges in his first full year in office

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3337718/indonesia-2025-year-collision-and-contrast-prabowo-takes-charge

[2025-12-26 18:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: जेन-जी विरोध जताने में ‘वन पीस’ पाइरेट झंडा क्यों दिखाता है?

Snippet: काले रंग के झंडे पर स्ट्रॉ हैट पहने, मुस्कुराते हुए स्कल को जापानी मंगा और ऐनीमे ‘वन पीस' के प्रशंसक तुरंत पहचान लेते हैं. यह झंडा जॉली रोजर के नाम से प्रचलित है. इसे समुद्री डाकुओं का समूह स्ट्रॉ हैट क्रू फहराता है. इस समूह का नेतृत्व एनीमे का मुख्य किरदार मंकी डी.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/hi/what-the-one-piece-pirate-flag-means-in-gen-z-protests/a-75300948

[2025-12-25 07:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: From streets to change? A decade of Asia's youth protests

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Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/from-streets-to-change-a-decade-of-asias-youth-protests/video-75287126

[2025-12-24 16:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Crisis in India-Bangladesh relations spirals amid violent protests - DailyNews

Snippet: The killing of a Hindu man during recent violent protests in Bangladesh has pushed already strained ties between Dhaka and Delhi into a deeper crisis.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/24/breaking-news/921332/crisis-in-india-bangladesh-relations-spirals-amid-violent-protests/

[2025-12-23 15:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: ASEAN newsrooms band together: Can democracy survive?

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/world/asia-pacific/asean-newsrooms-band-together-can-democracy-survive/

[2025-12-23 09:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Corruption charges spark violent protests against Albanian government

Snippet: Demonstrators in Tirana demand prime minister’s resignation as his deputy and other officials are embroiled in a massive infrastructure scandal

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3337402/corruption-charges-spark-violent-protests-against-albanian-government

[2025-12-22 23:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: India’s partial visa suspension signals unease over Bangladesh’s recent unrest

Snippet: India halted visa services from its Chittagong mission after violent protests, underscoring its concern over security and stability

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3337371/indias-partial-visa-suspension-signals-unease-over-bangladeshs-recent-unrest

[2025-12-22 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: UN urges calm in Bangladesh after killing of protest leader sparks unrest - DailyNews

Snippet: UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the killing of Sharif Osman Bin Hadi, a leading figure in last year’s protests, and called on the authorities to ensure accountability.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/22/world/919454/un-urges-calm-in-bangladesh-after-killing-of-protest-leader-sparks-unrest/

[2025-12-20 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Democracy & Disinformation

Snippet: Technology Trump’s ‘narrative warfare’ manufactures support In-depth China’s troll army: From teachers to riders, all fake Dec 20, 2025 10:00 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Technology [DECODED] Pro-Duterte Facebook page pits independent newsrooms vs ‘grassroots’ media Sep 4, 2025 4:16 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Thought Leaders [Newspoint] A fake news moment May 3, 2025 11:00 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/consortium-on-democracy-and-disinformation/

[2025-12-20 01:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Bangladesh: Key student activist's death sparks new protests

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Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/bangladesh-key-student-activists-death-sparks-new-protests/video-75244908

[2025-12-20 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Bangladesh government urges calm in wake of youth leader's killing, as election looms

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/south-central-asia/bangladesh-protests-youth-leader-killing-december-19-2025/

[2025-12-19 21:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Violence erupts in Bangladesh after death of youth leader

Snippet: Violent protests erupted across Dhaka and other parts of Bangladesh after the death of prominent activist Sharif Osman Hadi was announced on Thursday evening.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/violence-erupts-in-bangladesh-after-death-of-youth-leader/a-75234616

[2025-12-19 18:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Albo bows to media, Israel pressure, moves on antisemitism, free speech - Michael West

Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/albo-bows-to-media-israel-pressure-moves-on-protests-antisemitism-free-speech/

[2025-12-19 04:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: India: Karnataka assembly passes hate speech bill

Snippet: The legislative assembly in the south-western Indian state of Karnataka on Thursday passed a bill to criminalize hate speech — despite protests from members of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's conservative BJP party who form the opposition in the state.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/india-karnataka-assembly-passes-hate-speech-bill/a-75230511

[2025-12-17 23:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysian martial art coach accused of striking SEA Games judge

Snippet: The pencak silat coach has been accused of attacking a Filipino official after a tied match was awarded to his fighter’s Thai opponent

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3336808/malaysian-martial-art-coach-accused-striking-southeast-asian-games-judge-after-protests

[2025-12-17 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Rappler

Title: ASEAN newsrooms band together: Democracy under siege

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/world/asia-pacific/asean-newsrooms-band-together-democracy-under-siege/

[2025-12-17 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | End of the road for Hong Kong’s democracy movement? There’s still hope

Snippet: The only hopeless aspect is the erroneous thinking that Hong Kong can have democracy without the central government’s blessing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3336471/end-road-hong-kongs-democracy-movement-theres-still-hope

[2025-12-16 15:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Hong Kong court finds pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai guilty

Snippet: The High Court in Hong Kong on Monday found pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai guilty on two charges of foreign collusion and one charge of sedition.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/hong-kong-court-finds-pro-democracy-tycoon-jimmy-lai-guilty/a-75155293

[2025-12-16 03:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Hong Kong court finds tycoon Jimmy Lai guilty in landmark security trial

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/world/asia-pacific/hong-kong-pro-democracy-tycoon-jimmy-lai-convicted/

[2025-12-16 02:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Jimmy Lai verdict casts shadow over rule of law in Hong Kong

Snippet: Pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai was found guilty on Monday of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces and of publishing seditious material under a Beijing-imposed national security law.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/jimmy-lai-verdict-casts-shadow-over-rule-of-law-in-hong-kong/a-75161861

[2025-12-16 00:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: How Africa can halt the 'new wave' of coups

Snippet: Two coups and one foiled coup within eight weeks constitute a new dimension even for Africa's recent history. In October, the military in Madagascar deposed the president after weeks of protests. Then in November, soldiers in Guinea-Bissau deposed the head of state shortly after what they considered to be a rigged election.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/how-africa-can-halt-the-new-wave-of-coups/a-75151898

[2025-12-15 19:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Hong Kong court finds tycoon Jimmy Lai guilty in landmark security trial - DailyNews

Snippet: Hong Kong’s High Court on Monday found tycoon and pro-democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai guilty of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces in the city’s highest-profile trial under a China-imposed national security law that could see him jailed for life.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/15/breaking-news/915021/hong-kong-court-finds-tycoon-jimmy-lai-guilty-in-landmark-security-trial/

[2025-12-15 16:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong tycoon and democratic firebrand who stood up to China

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/world/asia-pacific/profile-pro-democracy-tycoon-jimmy-lai/

[2025-12-14 20:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: End of an era as Hong Kong’s Democratic Party disbands after 31 years

Snippet: Chairman Lo Kin-hei urges Hongkongers to live with kindness, honesty and integrity, and expresses faith in the city’s democracy movement

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3336388/end-era-hong-kongs-democratic-party-dissolves-after-31-years

[2025-12-13 18:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing lodges protest after Taiwanese official’s reported secret Israel trip

Snippet: Chinese embassy urges Israel to ‘correct its erroneous actions’ in response to reported visit by the island’s deputy foreign minister

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3336319/beijing-protests-following-reports-taiwanese-officials-secret-israel-trip

[2025-12-13 16:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Gen Z leads Bulgaria's mass anti-corruption protests

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Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/from-screens-to-action-how-gen-z-helped-topple-bulgarias-government/video-75129902

[2025-12-13 05:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: DW protests Ethiopia's suspension of 2 correspondents

Snippet: Germany's international broadcaster DW protested the permanent suspension of two of its correspondents by Ethiopian authorities on Friday.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/dw-protests-ethiopias-suspension-of-2-correspondents/a-75137491

[2025-12-13 02:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Bulgarian prime minister steps down after mass protests

Snippet: Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov announced his resignation on Thursday, following weeks of mass protests over his handling of the economy and government corruption.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/bulgarian-prime-minister-steps-down-after-mass-protests/a-75111199

[2025-12-12 21:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Bulgaria protests: Why did Gen Z turn out in record numbers?

Snippet: A contentious budget, endemic corruption and political arrogance caught on camera all combined to trigger mass protests.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/bulgaria-protests-why-did-gen-z-turn-out-in-record-numbers/a-75093957

[2025-12-12 15:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Bulgarian government resigns after weeks of street protests - DailyNews

Snippet: Bulgaria’s government resigned on Thursday after less than a year in power, following weeks of street protests over its economic policies and its perceived failure to tackle corruption.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/12/breaking-news/913523/bulgarian-government-resigns-after-weeks-of-street-protests/

[2025-12-12 05:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Bulgaria’s government falls amid mass anti-corruption protests

Snippet: Fresh elections loom after government’s resignation, coming just weeks before the country is set to adopt the euro

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3336129/bulgarian-government-resigns-after-mass-anti-corruption-protests

[2025-12-11 00:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s consumer prices rise, fighter jet stand-off audio: SCMP daily highlights

Snippet: From young Chinese rejecting liberal democracy to a growth in China’s consumer prices in November, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3335752/china-reveals-more-about-mid-air-stand-consumer-prices-edge-scmp-daily-highlights

[2025-12-11 00:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Venezuela’s Machado urges global fight for democracy after Nobel win

Snippet: The Nobel laureate, barred from travel and forced into hiding by her home country, missed the ceremony in Oslo to receive the Peace Prize

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3335940/venezuelas-machado-urges-global-fight-democracy-after-nobel-peace-prize-win

[2025-12-10 17:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s post-90s shun liberal democracy despite boom years, study finds

Snippet: Study contradicts decades of assumptions that the economic boom and post-materialism would lead to more support for democratic values

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3335861/chinas-post-materialist-generation-says-no-liberal-democracy-confounds-west

[2025-12-10 11:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Tanzania: Streets deserted on Independence Day

Snippet: The streets of the largest city in Tanzania, Dar es Salaam, were largely deserted on Tuesday after police and soldiers were deployed to prevent anti-government protests on the country's Independence Day.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/tanzania-streets-deserted-on-independence-day/a-75081454

[2025-12-10 07:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: With Benin elections near, failed coup shakes democracy

Snippet: When a group of soldiers stormed Benin's state broadcaster on Sunday to announce a coup, panic spread among citizens and across West Africa. Fears mounted that another democracy had fallen.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/benin-2026-election-failed-coup-attempt-explained-ecowas-west-africa/a-75061963

[2025-12-09 15:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Starving Myanmar fighters join enemies for money as ‘dirty reality’ bites

Snippet: ‘We don’t have any other options,’ a pro-democracy fighter says as many rebels switch sides for survival

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3335695/starving-myanmar-fighters-join-junta-linked-group-money-dirty-reality-bites

[2025-12-09 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘High-quality democracy’: what does Beijing’s new phrase for Hong Kong mean?

Snippet: Beijing seeks orderly form of politics with executive-led government working closely with lawmakers not in confrontation with each other, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3335661/high-quality-democracy-what-does-beijings-new-phrase-hong-kong-really-mean

[2025-12-09 04:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Georgia's Kavelashvili defends 2024 vote amid EU strains

Snippet: Georgia has grappled with political tension and months of street protests, but President Mikheil Kavelashvili has defended the legitimacy of the country's 2024 parliamentary elections and its path to become a member of the European Union.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/georgias-kavelashvili-defends-2024-vote-amid-european-union-strains/a-74960714

[2025-12-09 04:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Georgia's President Mikheil Kavelashvili in DW interview

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Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/mikheil-kavelashvili-georgia-election-2024-eu-talks-tbilisi-protests/video-74960697

[2025-12-09 01:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: What Ouattara's reelection means for Cote d'Ivoire

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Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/ivory-coast-president-election-2025-alassane-ouattara-future-of-democracy/video-75029013

[2025-12-08 13:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Mid-air military stand-off triggers duelling protests in China-Japan row latest

Snippet: China responds to ‘ill-intentioned’ Tokyo with counter-protest over ‘dangerous’ Japanese maritime behaviour

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3335547/mid-air-military-stand-triggers-duelling-protests-china-japan-row-latest

[2025-12-08 12:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: WATCH: Filipino-Americans in LA join the No Kings protests vs. Donald Trump's policies

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/overseas-filipinos/video-anti-trump-filipino-american-protests-los-angeles-june-2025/

[2025-12-06 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As I see it | Politicisation of Hong Kong’s fire tragedy in Western media a new low

Snippet: There has been an unhelpful propensity to view the fire and its aftermath through the lens of a Western version of democracy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3335262/politicisation-hong-kongs-fire-tragedy-western-media-new-low