[2026-01-19 15:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Khalwat’: divorced couple arrested for sharing hotel room in Malaysia

Snippet: The offence applies to unmarried Muslim couples found in private seclusion and is punishable by fines, jail terms or caning

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3340371/divorced-couple-arrested-malaysia-sharing-hotel-room-under-khalwat-rules

[2026-01-19 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Foreigner fatigue’: how xenophobia hijacked Japan’s national conversation

Snippet: Record immigration and the ‘Trump factor’ fuelled a xenophobic election surge, but analysts say another political target is emerging

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3340260/japans-year-outsider-how-anti-foreigner-sentiment-went-mainstream

[2026-01-19 12:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Faith and Spirituality

Snippet: Human Interest Jonah beyond dogma: Inside the belly of a bible rewrite Visayas Faith and fiestas lift spirits in Negros Occidental amid sugar crisis Jan 19, 2026 9:10 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied People Drag in Sinulog: How queer voices found space in the Philippines’ largest Catholic festival Jan 18, 2026 9:00 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Arts & Culture From destruction to devotion:

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/faith-spirituality/

[2026-01-19 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China wife sues after late husband’s affair, US$2.8 million transfer to mistress

Snippet: Shocked wife finds out about cash-giving philandering late hubby while going through his belongings; court orders lover to repay money

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3339705/china-wife-sues-after-discovering-late-husbands-affair-us28-million-transfer-mistress

[2026-01-19 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Year of the Horse 2026 predictions for Rabbits, from career to romance

Snippet: The Year of the Fire Horse will bring Rabbits good luck at work, and romance will blossom. But they should pay attention to their health

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3340089/year-horse-2026-predictions-rabbits-their-lucky-colour-careers-and-love

[2026-01-19 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why the Year of the Horse 2026 will be luckier in wealth than love for Oxen

Snippet: While wealth, career and health fortunes will be good for Oxen in the Year of the Fire Horse, true love might be hard to come by

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3339952/year-horse-2026-predictions-oxen-their-lucky-colour-finances-and-health

[2026-01-19 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: That Night in Rock Land - DailyNews

Snippet: A power packed audience recently gathered at RiseUp Colombo, where they witnessed and experienced an incredible explosion of raw power, talent and passion that night by Dotdotay — a four-piece rock n’ roll band from Colombo. It was a truly memorable and thrilling “rock evening”, and this diverse crowd of rock music lovers felt those rock vibes permeate their minds and body, ensnaring the senses in a way that only “rock love” can do.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/19/culture-art/935808/that-night-in-rock-land/

[2026-01-18 21:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: NBA chief wants to tap into football fan culture for new European competition

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/sports/nba/adam-silver-wants-football-culture-for-new-european-competition/

[2026-01-18 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Explainer | China Manchu ethnic group birth ritual uses bow and arrow for boys, red strip for girls

Snippet: Birthing rituals which ban expectant mothers from sitting on stoves, attending other people’s weddings, persist in some regions today

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/gender-diversity/article/3339759/china-manchu-ethnic-group-childbirth-tradition-hangs-bow-and-arrow-boys-red-strip-girls

[2026-01-18 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Language Matters | Senpai, bingsu, ramyeon: new Korean and Japanese words in the OED

Snippet: The latest additions to the Oxford English Dictionary include many words and phrases from popular Korean and Japanese culture

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3340137/senpai-bingsu-ramyeon-new-korean-and-japanese-words-oxford-english-dictionary

[2026-01-18 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China office workers run to bond with peers, clients, pressured to meet speed targets

Snippet: Working-on the run craze hits big cities as some firms formalise fitness regimes; trend mirrors rise in popularity of marathon running

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3339742/china-office-workers-run-bond-peers-clients-pressured-meet-speed-expectations

[2026-01-18 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China actress loses brand partners for saying ‘hundreds of thousands’ a month not enough

Snippet: Product boycott calls force 53-year-old star into online apology; actress admits she had forgotten ‘her roots’; will change after self-reflection

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3339754/china-actress-loses-brand-partners-saying-hundreds-thousands-month-not-enough

[2026-01-18 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Explainer | How Chinese ritual balances unboiled egg on mirror or knife to detect spirit possession

Snippet: Strange tradition can also involve the use of a copper coin; often used to ‘treat’ young children who wake up in the night screaming and crying

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/article/3339059/how-chinese-ritual-uses-unboiled-egg-balancing-mirror-or-knife-detect-spirit-possession

[2026-01-18 00:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Figure skating championship for amateurs

Snippet: Europe in all its diversity and fascination – that's what Euromaxx brings to the screen. Once a week, DW's magazine offers its international viewers absorbing insights into European culture and lifestyle.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/figure-skating-championship-for-amateurs/video-75541262

[2026-01-17 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese man earns US$39,000 in 2 years teaching adults to ride bicycles amid big demand

Snippet: Set to graduate with his sports education master’s in June, Li plans to refine his teaching methods and expand into nearby provinces

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3340020/chinese-man-earns-us39000-2-years-teaching-adults-ride-bicycles-amid-surging-demand

[2026-01-17 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China woman shares civil service life in Iceland, admires culture that respects choices

Snippet: Family jokes that she travelled to other side of world to work in ‘neighbourhood committee’ – lowest tier of China’s governmental structure

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3339774/china-woman-47-shares-civil-servant-life-iceland-appreciates-culture-respects-choices

[2026-01-17 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China woman seeks online help to slaughter pigs, attracting 1,000 volunteers to farm

Snippet: On day of event, local public security bureau dispatches staff to maintain order, ensuring a smooth experience for all attendees

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3339732/chinese-woman-seeks-online-help-slaughter-pigs-attracting-over-1000-volunteers-her-farm

[2026-01-17 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Unaware of owner’s death, China dog waits daily in corridor for his return, moves many

Snippet: Story draws comparisons to 1920s Japan tale, where dog waited for owner at railway station for 10 years after his death, until it too died

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3339621/unaware-owners-death-loyal-china-dog-waits-daily-corridor-his-return-moving-many

[2026-01-17 11:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Reflections | What a Chinese hero’s fatal love of raw fish warns us about uncooked food

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

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3339964/what-ancient-chinese-heros-fatal-love-raw-fish-warns-us-about-uncooked-food

[2026-01-17 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Editorial | Hong Kong’s workplace deaths should prompt more robust action on safety

Snippet: Recurrence of fatal accidents at construction sites underlines the city’s poor work culture and slack supervision despite compliance efforts

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3340100/hong-kongs-workplace-deaths-should-prompt-more-robust-action-safety

[2026-01-17 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: POETRY CORNER - DailyNews

Snippet: At dawn, the bowl is empty like the sky before rain.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/17/culture-art/935184/poetry-corner-73/

[2026-01-17 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Cosplay craze - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s largest youth pop-culture festival, Gamer.LK’s Play Expo and Colombo Comic Expo 2025, transformed Colombo into a high-energy hub of gaming, cosplay and digital creativity over two days in January.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/17/culture-art/935158/cosplay-craze/

[2026-01-16 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China ‘hardcore grandma’ live-streamer gains fame for farm fertilisation drone skills

Snippet: Dai views her new role as both a source of entertainment and a way to stay connected with her family

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3339610/china-hardcore-grandma-gains-fame-farm-fertilisation-drone-skills-and-live-streamer

[2026-01-16 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese woman swallows raw fish gallbladder to relieve headache ends up in ICU

Snippet: Fish gallbladder is ‘even more toxic than arsenic’; a few grams are capable of poisoning an individual, larger amounts are potentially fatal

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3339551/chinese-woman-swallows-raw-fish-gallbladder-hoping-relieve-headache-ends-icu

[2026-01-16 15:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why the Year of the Horse 2026 could be a tough one for Rats

Snippet: Unlucky stars in the Year of the Fire Horse mean Rats will have to work hard to reap rewards at the office, and travel with caution

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3339843/year-horse-2026-predictions-rats-their-lucky-colour-careers-and-health

[2026-01-16 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Singapore Art Week invites the world to take a closer look at the city’s art scene

Snippet: From karaoke lounges tucked inside malls to living forests in defunct school fields, the Lion City’s art scene is choosing depth over dazzle

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3339168/what-see-singapores-galleries-and-studios-art-week-2026-approaches

[2026-01-16 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan ramen eatery bans ‘troublesome’ China diners, charges more for English menu

Snippet: Restaurant says it had to call police over unruly Chinese diners; online sleuths claim real reason for ‘trouble’ is dual pricing policy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3339175/japan-ramen-eatery-bans-troublesome-china-customers-charges-lot-more-english-menu

[2026-01-16 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: From destruction to devotion: Albay churches made from Mayon Volcano’s lava blocks

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/life-and-style/arts-culture/destruction-devotion-albay-churches-mayon-volcano-lava-blocks-bicol/

[2026-01-16 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: world religions

Snippet: US & Canada Walk for peace: Buddhist monks arrive in Washington after 2,300-mile journey Arts & Culture From destruction to devotion: Albay churches made from Mayon Volcano’s lava blocks Jan 16, 2026 9:00 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Series In ‘The Chosen Adventures,’ two kids meet the creator of the universe Nov 2, 2025 3:00 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Europe Church of England

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/world-religions/

[2026-01-15 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 7 horse-themed Chinese idioms to use during the Year of the Horse

Snippet: Horses symbolise strength, speed and health in Chinese culture. Here are seven sayings based on the animal, with Cantonese pronunciations

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3339975/7-popular-chinese-horse-idioms-you-trot-out-year-horse

[2026-01-15 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Explainer | China folk custom beats women to boost fertility, dire results for not conceiving

Snippet: Ancient ritual saw women beaten with bamboo sticks, brooms, wooden clubs; in variation of tradition, women were held over a fire

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/gender-diversity/article/3339195/china-folk-custom-beats-women-boost-fertility-dire-consequences-if-fail-conceive

[2026-01-15 18:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: X marks the bot: Malaysia says Grok ban may be lifted if it is proven to be safe

Snippet: Though X has deactivated several prompts, more changes need to be made to ensure the site’s safety, Malaysia’s communications minister says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3340001/malaysia-says-x-must-prove-grok-safe-ban-lifted-abuse-not-freedom

[2026-01-15 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan woman mocked for ‘ugly’ looks, resists cosmetic surgery, uses make-up

Snippet: Ridiculed as a child, woman takes more than 30,000 selfies in 13 years on fashion journey; says it was like a ‘scientific study’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/gender-diversity/article/3339161/japan-woman-mocked-ugly-looks-resists-cosmetic-surgery-transforms-make

[2026-01-15 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China midwife accidentally severs baby’s finger, results in reattachment surgery

Snippet: Nurse admits blunder, blames newborn’s moving fingers as she cut umbilical cord; infant’s father says wife is ‘distraught’ about incident

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3339189/china-midwife-accidentally-severs-babys-middle-finger-results-reattachment-surgery

[2026-01-15 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Year of the Horse 2026 predictions for Pigs, from money to love and health

Snippet: After a volatile year, Pigs will enjoy success at work in the Year of the Fire Horse, but need to pay close attention to their health

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3339695/year-horse-2026-predictions-pigs-their-lucky-colour-careers-and-health

[2026-01-15 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The buzziest openings in Hong Kong, from Japanese delights to a new literary museum

Snippet: Hana no Kumo puts a spin on the kappou experience, HKMU launches the Museum of Modern Chinese Literature, and Swim Club brings Californian cool to the Kimpton

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3339331/buzziest-openings-hong-kong-japanese-delights-new-literary-museum

[2026-01-14 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Indonesian comedian hit with blasphemy complaints over Netflix jokes

Snippet: Pandji Pragiwaksono’s unfiltered set took aim at the president, but it was a quip about religious groups that triggered police reports

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3339880/indonesian-comic-hit-blasphemy-complaints-over-netflix-jokes

[2026-01-14 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China factory error gives toy horses’ mouths pouty curves, wins hearts, boosts sales

Snippet: Sewing mistake spawns unlikely retail hit seen as fitting mascot for approaching Lunar New Year of the Horse

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3339840/china-factory-production-error-gives-toy-horses-mouths-pouty-curves-wins-hearts-boosts-sales

[2026-01-14 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China entrepreneur promises football players a car each, retracts offer after big win

Snippet: Team members express private discontent after withdrawal of vehicle pledge; soccer association say they ‘understand’ businesswoman’s position

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3339003/china-entrepreneur-promises-football-team-players-car-each-retracts-offer-after-landmark-win

[2026-01-14 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: museums

Snippet: By using a Pangasinan word that means ‘meeting place,’ the locals hope to share their stories in this provincial museum by tracing their history, culture, and identity

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/museums/

[2026-01-14 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China teen makes bogus returns on cosmetics platform, profiting US$570,000 from resale

Snippet: 17-year-old makes 11,900 deceptive refund applications after discovering loophole; splurges ill-gotten gains on new mobile phones, friends

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3339047/china-teen-makes-fraudulent-returns-cosmetics-platform-profiting-us570000-resale

[2026-01-14 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Year of the Horse 2026 predictions for Dogs, from success at work to love

Snippet: Harmony with the tai sui deity means Dogs’ wealth will grow in the Year of the Fire Horse, but certain relationships will need nurturing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3339684/year-horse-2026-predictions-dogs-their-lucky-colour-careers-and-romance

[2026-01-13 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China ‘dead or alive’ app allows solo users check in daily, alerts contacts if they miss it

Snippet: ‘Entertaining’ phone app that flirts with taboo notion of death and cost US$140 to develop now valued at US$1.4 million

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3339701/china-dead-or-alive-app-allows-solo-users-check-daily-alerts-contacts-if-they-miss-it

[2026-01-13 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What the Chinese surname Ma, meaning ‘horse’, symbolises and how it spread

Snippet: Ma is one of mainland China’s most common surnames and is interestingly even prevalent among Chinese Muslims. We look at its history

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3339661/what-chinese-surname-ma-meaning-horse-symbolises-and-its-path-through-history

[2026-01-13 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China girl, 12, pens essay to thank ‘second dad’, offers him US$140 after job loss

Snippet: Youngster says she was left ‘shivering in the wind’ after death of father; love from uncle saved her from the darkness

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3339019/china-girl-12-pens-essay-thank-second-dad-support-offers-him-us140-after-job-loss

[2026-01-13 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Fatal Tokyo fist-fight leads to rare duelling arrest under 19th-century law

Snippet: A 26-year-old man was arrested under an 1889 law after police said a prearranged fight in Kabukicho left the other man dead weeks later

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3339625/fatal-tokyo-fist-fight-leads-rare-duelling-charge-and-fears-over-amateur-fight-culture

[2026-01-13 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China woman buys US$28 ‘love insurance’, claims US$1,400 after marriage a decade later

Snippet: Husband says he thought his wife had been scammed when told about policy; couple opt for cash payout over 10,000 roses

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3339009/china-woman-buys-us28-love-insurance-claims-us1400-when-she-gets-married-decade-later

[2026-01-13 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why the Year of the Horse 2026 will be lucrative and romantic for Roosters

Snippet: Lucky stars in the Year of the Fire Horse mean Roosters will prosper at work and could meet their ideal partner. But healthy living is key

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-culture/article/3339582/year-horse-2026-predictions-roosters-love-and-health-their-lucky-colour

[2026-01-13 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Dialog reinforces commitment to heritage through Kelaniya Duruthu Festival - DailyNews

Snippet: Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, has reinforced its enduring commitment to preserving national culture by sponsoring the Kelaniya Duruthu Festival, aligning long standing patronage with purposeful community engagement to honour religious heritage, support cultural continuity, and strengthen shared values.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/13/business/932310/dialog-reinforces-commitment-to-heritage-through-kelaniya-duruthu-festival/

[2026-01-13 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Kukus Restaurant emerges dynamic player in Lanka’s hospitality sector - DailyNews

Snippet: Kukus Restaurant, Pub & Bar (Pvt) Ltd is emerging as a dynamic player in Sri Lanka’s hospitality sector, blending food, lifestyle and culture into scalable dining brands that reflect local identity and resilience.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/13/business/932357/kukus-restaurant-emerges-dynamic-player-in-lankas-hospitality-sector/