Topic: Labour & Workers — Neutral reports only
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[2026-01-16 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU) President Priyantha Fernando stated yesterday (15) that the government is set to close over 500 schools across the country through a new circular, despite withdrawing some of its recent educational reforms.
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[2026-01-16 04:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A labour rights organisation claims it has found evidence of worker exploitation in a Chinese factory that makes the viral Labubu dolls.
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[2026-01-16 02:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Kein Land der Europäischen Union hat striktere Asylgesetze als Ungarn. Nirgendwo in der EU ist es schwerer, einen Flüchtlings- oder Schutzstatus zu erhalten: 2025 bekamen ihn laut EU-Statistik dort gerade einmal zehn Personen. Der ungarische Ministerpräsident Viktor Orban, der Flüchtlinge prinzipiell als "illegale Migranten" bezeichnet, prahlt gern damit, dass es von ihnen in seinem Land genau "null, zero" gibt.
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[2026-01-16 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: It's been called everything from a "neo-colonialist sham" to "an affront to international law."
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[2026-01-16 00:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video
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[2026-01-15 19:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Labour Department suspends use of such platforms at Victoria Blossom housing project in Kai Tak after worker got trapped between device and wall
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[2026-01-15 18:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!
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[2026-01-15 17:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Supercar dealers report cancellations as the tax exemption removal threatens the local economy, tourism and jobs
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[2026-01-15 16:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!
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[2026-01-15 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: European Union Aviation Safety Agency test flights a crucial step in acquiring certification needed for global operation
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[2026-01-15 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
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
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[2026-01-15 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As the city tackles the scourge of scams, it must pay attention to the mental health of those affected and ensure they are supported
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[2026-01-15 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: As the sun rises higher in the northern sky and the Tamil month of Thai dawns, Tamil communities in Sri Lanka and across the world celebrate Thai Pongal, one of the oldest and most meaningful harvest festivals in South Asia. Rooted deeply in agrarian life, Pongal is far more than a religious observance; it is a civilisational act of thanksgiving—to the Sun, the Earth, cattle, and human labour—marking renewal, abundance, and harmony with nature.
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[2026-01-15 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: “I extend my heartfelt greetings to the Tamil people in Sri Lanka and abroad who celebrate the Thai Pongal festival, marking a pride tradition that expresses gratitude for the dignity of labour and the protection bestowed by nature.
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[2026-01-15 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: TJ Sabula had shouted ‘paedophile protector’ at the US president, in an apparent reference to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein
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[2026-01-15 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment has provided benefits worth over Rs. 1 billion in 2025, for the welfare of Sri Lankan Workers abroad and their Families.
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[2026-01-15 00:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government, Professor Chandana Abayaratne, has confirmed that the establishment of the Salaries and Pensions Commission, proposed in this year’s budget, will be expedited. The move reflects the government’s priority to manage public salary and pension policies in a sustainable manner.
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[2026-01-14 21:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: For a short time during the pandemic, workers across Europe enjoyed rare leverage over their employers. Generous furlough and reduced working-hour programs such as Germany's Kurzarbeit helped companies offset staffing costs. Offices became optional thanks to remote work.
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[2026-01-14 20:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In one accident, workers were hit by falling gas cylinders being hoisted by a crane, while in the other case a man was trapped on site
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[2026-01-14 17:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A judge said Long Sa Kow will be required to serve nine months’ imprisonment if he fails to pay the fine
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[2026-01-14 16:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!
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[2026-01-14 14:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-01-14 13:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The White House defended the US president’s gesture as an ‘appropriate’ response to a ‘lunatic’ heckler at a Michigan auto plant
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[2026-01-14 13:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The city state’s farmers eye the Johor-Singapore SEZ for cheaper land and labour to boost food security amid high local costs
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[2026-01-14 10:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
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[2026-01-14 09:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: The French far-right leader Marine Le Pen appeared court on Tuesday to appeal a previous ruling that barred her from standing for election for five years after defrauding the European Union.
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[2026-01-14 08:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: The European Union (EU) is contemplating imposing additional sanctions on Iran as a crackdown on anti-government protests has reportedly killed thousands and the regime has imposed a communication blackout.
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[2026-01-14 07:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: In a recent joint interview with Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot media, Johannes Hahn, the European Union's Special Envoy for Cyprus, made reference to the Turkish Cypriot community and its complex relationship with the EU.
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[2026-01-14 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka has taken a historic step forward with the launch of its first Smart Bus Ticketing System, enabling passengers to pay fares using contactless cards, digital wallets, and QR payments. This advancement places the country among global leaders in smart mobility.
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[2026-01-14 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Central Depository Systems (Pvt) Limited (CDS), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and National Development Bank PLC (NDB) have partnered to increase the efficiency of dividend disbursement systems for companies listed on the CSE through the provision of a streamlined dividends pay-out system.
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[2026-01-14 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A meeting between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Prime Minister Dr.Harini Amarasuriya and representatives of teachers’ trade unions was held at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday (13).
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[2026-01-14 02:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video
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[2026-01-14 01:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: "Um novo patamar de retrocesso". Assim descreveu a organização sem fins lucrativos americana Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) sobre o plano de Donald Trump de retirar o país de 66 organizações, convenções e tratados internacionais, sob a alegação de que eles não atendem mais aos interesses dos Estados Unidos.
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[2026-01-13 23:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: On Monday, a Manila maritime council accused China of aggressive tactics; the next day Beijing said the Philippines was ‘provoking trouble’
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[2026-01-13 19:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The three Labor MPs were overheard playing the game about male politicians at a festival, triggering a complaint
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[2026-01-13 16:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!
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[2026-01-13 16:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
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[2026-01-13 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In neighbouring Hebei province, rural residents say they cannot afford to heat their homes enough after switch from coal
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[2026-01-13 11:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!
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[2026-01-13 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Education, exhibition and job fair, EDEX Expo 2026, makes its highly anticipated return this January, offering unparalleled opportunities for students, parents, professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs to shape their futures with confidence. Organised by the Royal College Union since 2004, EDEX has grown into a trusted national platform guided by a powerful vision: “Empowering Sri Lankan Youth to be Globally Competitive.”
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[2026-01-13 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath held productive discussions with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi yesterday (12), during the latter’s brief visit to Sri Lanka.
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[2026-01-13 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The European Union Election Observation Mission to Bangladesh on Sunday said that they expected that the forthcoming General Elections in the country would be inclusive and participatory.
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[2026-01-13 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Young Women’s Muslim Association (YWMA) organised the Certificate Distribution Ceremony of Vocational Studies at the IMEX Reception Hall, Wellampitiya recently. It was held under the patronage of President of the YWMA Fawaza Thaha. The event was sponsored by the Canadian Sri Lankan Muslim Women’s Alliance. Zainab Jameel, student of the vocational centre delivered the welcome address.
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[2026-01-13 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando said that the government is not prepared to pay a pension instead of the Employees’ Provident Fund and Employees’ Trust Fund, which are paid in lump sum when employees retire, and that this is false propaganda.
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[2026-01-13 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Police have noticed a reduction in cases of Driving Under the Influence (DUI), mainly due to higher fines and the probability of drunk drivers losing their licences. There is also a general awareness that DUI invites trouble, including the possible death of the driver and others in an accident. Plus, there are several app-based services which lend a driver in case one is inebriated.
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[2026-01-13 05:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The city’s new mayor backs the walkout as thousands of nurses strike over pay, staffing and workplace safety
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[2026-01-12 22:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz floated the possibility that the European Union and India could sign a free trade agreement as early as the end of this month, after he met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday.
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[2026-01-12 09:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: Low pay, discrimination, disordered eating, sexism and online abuse are just a few of the prevalent issues ABC's Elite Athletes in Women's Sport Survey has revealed, despite recent progress in women's sport.
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[2026-01-12 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Japan-based Enterprise United Co-operative Chairman Kazuhiro Hanzaki has expressed admiration for Foreign Minister following discussions linked to a landmark partnership aimed at expanding employment opportunities for Sri Lankan youth in Japan’s electrical engineering sector.
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[2026-01-12 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Employees of the North Western Provincial Council (NWPC) have donated a sum of Rs. 12,249,222, representing one day’s salary, to the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund established to restore livelihoods and rebuild the country following the devastation caused by the Cyclone Ditwah.
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