[2026-01-02 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Iran starts 2026 facing protests, inflation and sanctions

Snippet: To protest Iran's dire economic situation, shopkeepers in the capital, Tehran, have kept their stores shuttered since last weekend. Large street protests have spread across the country in recent days.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/iran-starts-2026-facing-protests-inflation-and-sanctions/a-75360572

[2026-01-02 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Several people killed as protests spread across Iran

Snippet: Several people have been killed in Iran amid growing social unrest, according to reports on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/at-least-5-civilians-1-security-official-killed-as-protests-spread-across-iran/a-75361629

[2026-01-02 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: At least 7 reported killed in Iran as unrest spreads beyond capital

Snippet: Deaths may mark the start of a heavier-handed response by Iran over demonstrations which started in Tehran and have emerged elsewhere

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3338433/3-killed-iran-cost-living-protests-turn-violent

[2026-01-01 20:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Iran's economic crisis, political discontent threaten regime

Snippet: A wave of protests is sweeping across Iran, which is mired in a deep economic crisis marked by an unprecedented drop in the value of the rial and surging inflation.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/irans-economic-crisis-political-discontent-threaten-regime/a-75350062

[2026-01-01 19:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: In India, youths are quiet as Gen Z protests rock South Asia

Snippet: "Gen Z is a generation of convenience," said Harshita V., referring to her cohort's political activism, as she sipped her strawberry-flavored kombucha.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/in-india-youths-are-quiet-as-gen-z-protests-rock-south-asia/a-75349517

[2026-01-01 17:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Expert: Current protests in Iran initiated by small traders

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Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/expert-current-protests-in-iran-initiated-by-small-traders/video-75353408

[2026-01-01 06:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Protests spread across Iran for third day after currency hits record low - DailyNews

Snippet: Protests and strikes in Iran over inflation and currency devaluation have spread from the capital, Tehran, to several other cities on a third day of unrest.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/01/world/925392/protests-spread-across-iran-for-third-day-after-currency-hits-record-low-2/

[2025-12-31 23:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Iran on the brink? Key information about the protests

Snippet: Thousands of people have protested in Iran in recent days against the dramatic devaluation of the currency, amid an economic crisis that has engulfed the country.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/iran-on-the-brink-key-information-about-the-protests/a-75346485

[2025-12-31 23:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Iran's students join economic protest, president seeks talks

Snippet: Protests over rising costs of living in Iran spread to several universities on Tuesday, semi-official media reported, as students joined shopkeepers and merchants in expressing dissatisfaction at currency devaluation and the connected costs.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/iran-students-join-economic-protests-president-seeks-talks/a-75346547

[2025-12-31 14:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Protests spread across Iran for third day after currency hits record low - DailyNews

Snippet: Protests and strikes in Iran over inflation and currency devaluation have spread from the capital, Tehran, to several other cities on a third day of unrest.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/31/breaking-news/924981/protests-spread-across-iran-for-third-day-after-currency-hits-record-low/

[2025-12-31 09:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Students join protests in Iran as economic hardship fuels discontent

Snippet: Iran’s leadership acknowledges protests stem from economic pressures as currency hits a record low

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3338220/iranian-students-join-protests-tehran-over-soaring-cost-living

[2025-12-31 05:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ProPublica

Title: What Really Happened in Portland Before Trump Deployed the National Guard

Snippet: President Donald Trump and officials in his administration say National Guard troops are needed in “War ravaged” Portland, Oregon, to protect a local Immigration and Customs Enforcement office that he described as being under siege.

Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/portland-protests-national-guard-trump

[2025-12-30 17:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Galle Municipal Council meeting halted amid opposition protests - DailyNews

Snippet: A tense atmosphere erupted today during a special general meeting of the Galle Municipal Council. The situation escalated shortly after the Mayor began the session, as opposition members protested strongly against council officials, including the Municipal Secretary.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/30/local/924281/galle-municipal-council-meeting-halted-amid-opposition-protests/

[2025-12-30 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: India and Bangladesh heading for a rapprochement - DailyNews

Snippet: India, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and the Interim Government led by Dr. Muhammad Yunus, appear to have entered an informal understanding to bring back inclusive democracy to Bangladesh, put Indo-Bangla relations back on the rails and ensure peace and security in the region.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/30/features/923824/india-and-bangladesh-heading-for-a-rapprochement/

[2025-12-30 04:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ProPublica

Title: “Riots Raging”: The Misleading Story Fox News Told About Portland Before Trump Sent Troops

Snippet: When President Donald Trump told reporters on Sept. 5 he’d started looking at sending the National Guard to Portland, Oregon, he said it was because of something he saw on television.

Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/portland-protests-national-guard-fox-news-coverage

[2025-12-30 04:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Iran’s president urges dialogue as currency plunge sparks protests

Snippet: Anger over Iran’s worsening economic situation pushes people onto the streets in Tehran and other cities

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3338075/iran-central-bank-governor-resigns-protests-erupt-over-currency-drop

[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