Topic: Labour & Workers — Neutral reports only
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[2026-01-07 21:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Dans l'est de la République démocratique du Congo, alors que les affrontements se poursuivent entre l'armée nationale, appuyée par les milices wazalendo, et les rebelles de l'AFC-M23, le président Félix Tshisekedi a effectué, lundi, une visite à Luanda, où il s'est entretenu avec son homologue angolais, João Lourenço, président en exercice de l'Union africaine.
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[2026-01-07 20:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Raju Kumar works as a delivery worker for Zomato, a leading Indian online food ordering platform, in India's capital, New Delhi.
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[2026-01-07 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Paps reported 2,200 consultations linked to sextortion as of November for the 2025 financial year, with most victims male and aged under 18
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[2026-01-07 20:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Officers of the Sri Lanka Police have contributed Rs. 50 million, equivalent to one day’s salary, to the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, established to restore livelihoods and rebuild the country following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah.
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[2026-01-07 19:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: On the night of January 2, the United States attacked Venezuela and captured leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. According to the Cuban government, 32 people were killed in the operation. Meanwhile, politicians and representatives of the European Union and the United Nations have called for respect for international law and the UN Charter.
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[2026-01-07 07:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Deputy Labour Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe said in Parliament yesterday (06), that the Government has paid special attention to implement a system where private sector and semi-government employees can receive their Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) payments as a pension scheme throughout their lifetime after retirement instead of receiving a lump sum payment in one go.
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[2026-01-07 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment Minister, Dr. Upali Pannilage, said in Parliament yesterday that steps are being taken to introduce a pension scheme for all engaged in informal employment to live a happy retirement.
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[2026-01-07 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Chief Government Whip, Mass Media and Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said in Parliament yesterday (06), that the salary anomalies faced by the staff of the 1990 Suwa Seriya ambulance service has been resolved and their salaries have been increased after discussions held with the Finance Ministry last year.
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[2026-01-07 01:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-01-06 21:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: In der Nacht vom 2. auf den 3. Januar haben die USA Venezuela angegriffen und Machthaber Nicolás Maduro sowie seine Ehefrau Cilia Flores gefangen genommen. Bei dem Angriff wurden laut der kubanischen Regierung 32 Menschen getötet. Spitzenvertreter der Europäischen Union und der Vereinten Nationen (UN) forderten unterdessen die Achtung des Völkerrechts und der Charta der Vereinten Nationen.
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[2026-01-06 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Detroit-born actress once worked as a server between acting jobs, and went back to being a waitress during the writers’ strike in 2023
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[2026-01-06 16:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Michael West Media
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[2026-01-06 14:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
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[2026-01-06 11:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
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[2026-01-06 09:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
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[2026-01-06 09:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Wrestler star launched a GoFundMe account to avoid eviction from his Los Angeles home, saying ‘fame does not protect against hardship’
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[2026-01-06 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The government has already allocated Rs. 20 billion to fill job vacancies in the public service, said Minister of Labour and State Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando.
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[2026-01-06 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath said that US$ 3.2 billion in revenue has been earned by Sri Lanka from tourism in 2025.
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[2026-01-06 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) has renewed calls for the creation of safe and inclusive workplaces for women in Sri Lanka, free from Gender-Based Violence and Harassment (GBVH), while urging the ratification of the International Labour Organization’s Convention 190 (C190).
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[2026-01-06 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath refuted claims that the Government has signed secret Defence Agreements with India and the United States.
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[2026-01-06 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Union Assurance PLC, Sri Lanka’s longest-standing private Life Insurer, has announced that its Annual Report for 2024, themed ‘Folds of Value’, has been honoured with the Silver Award in the Life Insurance category at the SAFA Best Presented Annual Report Awards 2024.
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[2026-01-06 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath stated that more than US$ 7 billion had been generated through Foreign Remittances in 2025.
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[2026-01-06 04:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Defence secretary said Kelly will be demoted from his retired military rank after Kelly and Democrats urged troops to refuse illegal orders
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[2026-01-05 23:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Others also receive a HK$500 bonus to mark the fast food giant’s 50th anniversary in the city, alongside price increases on select menu items
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[2026-01-05 18:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: German workers earned a median gross income of €4,177 ($4,900) a study published on Friday showed — more than €1,200 less than Indian employees.
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[2026-01-05 18:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
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[2026-01-05 15:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-01-05 14:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Donald Trump has warned Venezuela’s new leader Delcy Rodríguez she could “pay a very big price, probably bigger than Maduro” if she “doesn’t do what’s right”.
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[2026-01-05 14:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The 24-time grand slam winner was also unhappy with how the body represented his voice and image, plans to now focus on tennis and family
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[2026-01-05 10:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
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[2026-01-05 09:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
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[2026-01-05 07:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hundreds march in silence to honour victims of the New Year’s Swiss bar fire who were as young as 14
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[2026-01-05 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The government has identified the gem and Jewellery sector, together with tourism, as a priority area for sustainable foreign exchange earnings, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Overseas Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath told FACETS Sri Lanka – 2026″ International Gem and Jewellery Exhibition which commenced on Saturday (3) in Colombo.
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[2026-01-05 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Days after a 27-year-old Hindu garment worker was lynched in Bangladesh, US Congressman Ro Khanna and a US State Department spokesperson have condemned the “horrific” incident, calling them “vile acts of hatred and bigotry”.
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[2026-01-05 03:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Financial Times
Snippet: PublishedJanuary 4 2026
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[2026-01-04 20:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A government package of labour reforms, a major strike, and a law permitting euthanasia and doctor-assisted suicide will also land on the president’s desk
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[2026-01-04 16:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Bulgariens Beitritt zum Währungsclub am 1. Januar 2026 ist ein wichtiger Meilenstein für das südosteuropäische Land, das 2007 in die Europäische Union aufgenommen wurde. Mit Bulgariens Euro-Einführung sind nur noch sechs der 27 EU-Staaten nicht Teil der Währungsunion: Schweden, Polen, Tschechien, Ungarn, Rumänien und Dänemark.
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[2026-01-03 23:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: City’s men fight back from 2-0 down only to lose shoot-out after Dudu and Wong Wai fail spot test
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[2026-01-03 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The structural shift in China’s labour market will make digital skills mandatory as new opportunities emerge and traditional work tapers off
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[2026-01-03 15:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The daughter of the North Korean ruler, Kim Jong-un, who is likely being prepared as his successor has accompanied her parents on her first public visit to the Kumsusan mausoleum to pay respects to former leaders, ahead of an event that could see her succession formalised.
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[2026-01-03 14:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Union Solidarity and Development Party, led by retired generals, won 38 of 40 seats in the lower house
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[2026-01-03 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Airport clip propels ‘tired’ union worker with a lust for life to internet fame; online observers dub him the ‘flying uncle’
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[2026-01-03 09:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
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[2026-01-03 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The brutal reality is that the European Union is failing to get its squabbling nations to work as a coherent group
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[2026-01-03 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Opener Gayan Maneeshan struck a brilliant 160 off 162 balls as Kurunegala YCC posted 331 for 5 against Tamil Union at NCC Grounds yesterday.
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[2026-01-03 06:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sarasavi Awards Ceremony, organised by Sarasavi Vishva Gammana to recognise outstanding contributions towards promoting Sri Lankan pride globally, was held recently at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo.
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[2026-01-03 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) launched its modernised 24-hour Call Center strengthened with advanced technology with the objective of providing a more efficient, faster and reliable service to migrant workers. It was was officially launched under the patronage of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Acting Minister Arun Hemachandra.
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[2026-01-02 21:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: At the request of its employees, the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka has donated to the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund the equivalent of one day’s salary of its staff together with funds allocated for employee welfare.
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[2026-01-02 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
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[2026-01-02 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Jordan Chan came from poverty in Guangdong, moved to Hong Kong as a child and worked odd jobs before joining TVB as a dance apprentice
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