[2025-12-25 22:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: मोहम्मद अखलाक मॉब लिंचिंग केस में पीड़ित पक्ष को न्याय की आस

Snippet: उत्तर प्रदेश सरकार ने ग्रेटर नोएडा के बिसाहड़ा गांव के बहुचर्चित अखलाक मॉब लिंचिंग मामले में अभियुक्तों के मुकदमे वापस लेने की कोर्ट से अपील की थी लेकिन कोर्ट ने यूपी सरकार की इस अर्जी को खारिज कर दिया. ग्रेटर नोएडा के सूरजपुर स्थित फास्ट ट्रैक कोर्ट में अतिरिक्त जिला एवं सत्र न्यायाधीश की अदालत ने अभियोजन पक्ष की ओर से दायर याचिका को निराधार बताते हुए खारिज कर दिया.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/hi/akhlaq-lynching-case-why-a-up-court-rejected-states-plea-to-close-case/a-75301118

[2025-12-25 22:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: With 1MDB verdict due, will Malaysia’s Najib have to ‘prepare for the worst’?

Snippet: The High Court will rule on abuse of power and money laundering charges, with Najib facing the prospect of lengthy prison terms if found guilty

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3337730/1mdb-verdict-due-will-malaysias-najib-have-prepare-worst

[2025-12-25 16:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Philippine court upholds murder verdict in Duterte’s drug war case

Snippet: While the ruling has been hailed as a win for human rights, it may not have much impact on Duterte’s ICC case, legal analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3337685/philippine-court-upholds-murder-verdict-drug-war-case-what-does-it-mean-duterte

[2025-12-25 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Legal Tales | Free for all or fees for all? Hong Kong’s legal aid levels the scales

Snippet: From pro bono work to legal aid, the city’s lawyers help ensure access to the courts is not reserved only for those with deep pockets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3337643/free-all-or-fees-all-hong-kongs-legal-aid-levels-scales

[2025-12-25 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | Hong Kong’s new legislators must strengthen child protection laws

Snippet: The city’s children need better legal protection from cruelty, sexual grooming and internet advances

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3337361/hong-kongs-new-legislators-must-strengthen-child-protection-laws

[2025-12-25 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Seeking climate justice: Indonesian fishermen’s case against Holcim to proceed

Snippet: The lawsuit states that Holcim has ‘significantly contributed to climate change with its massive CO2 emissions’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3337656/indonesian-fishermens-climate-lawsuit-switzerland-against-cement-giant-proceed

[2025-12-25 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Daily News

Title: The wages of absolution - DailyNews

Snippet: ‘History will absolve me,’ was the title of Fidel Castro’s speech in Court when he defended charges brought against him after leading the attack on the Moncada Barracks in Cuba. This was way back in 1953. The text of the two hour speech later became the manifesto of the 26th of July Movement.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/25/features/921602/the-wages-of-absolution/

[2025-12-25 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Chief Justice, SC Judges visit Sanchi sacred site - DailyNews

Snippet: Sanchi Chethiyagiri Viharaya Chief Incumbent Ven. Banagala Upatissa Thera stated that a delegation of Supreme Court judges led by Chief Justice Preethi Padman Surasena recently visited the Sanchi sacred site in India.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/25/local/921649/chief-justice-sc-judges-visit-sanchi-sacred-site/

[2025-12-25 04:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Dep. Min Watagala files defamation case against Mahinda Pathirana - DailyNews

Snippet: Deputy Minister of Public Security and Attorney-at-Law Sunil Watagala has filed a defamation case against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) activist Mahinda Pathirana at the Kaduwela District Court, alleging damage to his reputation caused by false statements circulated on social media.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/24/local/921880/dep-min-watagala-files-defamation-case-against-mahinda-pathirana/

[2025-12-24 23:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump’s US$100,000 H-1B visa fee upheld by judge, as lottery system ends

Snippet: The US awards 85,000 H-1B visas annually via lottery, with Indian nationals accounting for nearly three-quarters of recipients

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3337657/trumps-us100000-h-1b-visa-fee-upheld-judge-lottery-system-ends

[2025-12-24 22:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Nationalgarde: Rückschlag für Trump vor Supreme Court

Snippet: US-Präsident Donald Trump hat vor dem Obersten Gerichtshof der Vereinigten Staaten eine Niederlage kassiert. Der Supreme Court blockierte am Dienstag vorläufig den Einsatz der Nationalgarde in Chicago.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/usa-donald-trump-supreme-court-republikaner-demokraten-chicago-new-orleans-los-angeles-einwanderung/a-75293984

[2025-12-24 21:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Court extends detention of Sampath Manamperi over alleged links to ‘Ice’ production - DailyNews

Snippet: Sampath Manamperi, who is currently in the custody of the Police Western Province North Crimes Division over allegations of concealing two containers of raw materials allegedly used in the production of the drug crystal methamphetamine (‘Ice’) and possession of weapons, was produced before the Walasmulla Magistrate’s Court today (24).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/24/local/921531/court-extends-detention-of-sampath-manamperi-over-alleged-links-to-ice-production/

[2025-12-24 19:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Najib’s children lament Malaysian court ruling – ‘we thought he was coming home’

Snippet: The ex-prime minister has lost his case to have his imprisonment commuted to house arrest based on a supposed royal decree

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3337628/najibs-children-lament-malaysian-court-ruling-we-thought-he-was-coming-home

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Former Singapore lawyer and human rights activist M Ravi dies

Snippet: The 56-year-old was a vocal advocate for the LGBTQ community and supported the abolition of the death penalty in the city state

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3337593/former-singapore-lawyer-and-human-rights-activist-m-ravi-dies

[2025-12-24 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Letters | To kick our social media habit, let’s start with the adults

Snippet: Readers discuss the missing link in efforts to restrict screen time for children, concern over the Jimmy Lai trial and verdict, and rampant illegal parking in Hong Kong

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3337410/kick-our-social-media-habit-lets-start-adults

[2025-12-24 14:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: US Supreme Court blocks National Guard deployment in Chicago

Snippet: The US Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a request by President Donald Trump to allow the deployment of National Guard troops to Illinois.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/us-supreme-court-blocks-national-guard-deployment-in-chicago/a-75291226

[2025-12-24 10:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US Supreme Court blocks Trump’s National Guard deployment in Chicago

Snippet: It is a rare setback for the US president at the high court, which has sided with his administration in almost every case

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3337553/us-supreme-court-blocks-trumps-national-guard-deployment-chicago

[2025-12-24 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Warrant against MP Archuna for absconding Court - DailyNews

Snippet: The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court yesterday (23) ordered the Fort Police to arrest MP Ramanathan Archuna and produce him before Court.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/24/lawnorder/921199/warrant-against-mp-archuna-for-absconding-court/

[2025-12-24 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Forty-eight traders hauled up as CAA intensifies raids in Jaffna - DailyNews

Snippet: Special inspection raids have been intensified across the Jaffna district ahead of the festive season, with legal action initiated against 48 business establishments for various violations, the Government Agent of Jaffna, M. Piratheepan has said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/24/local/920830/forty-eight-traders-hauled-up-as-caa-intensifies-raids-in-jaffna/

[2025-12-24 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Ordem dos Advogados denuncia ataque à liberdade de advocacia

Snippet: "A retenção de um advogado no exercício das suas funções, sem fundamento legal válido, não constitui apenas uma ofensa pessoal ao advogado visado, mas antes um grave ataque institucional à advocacia, à defesa dos direitos dos cidadãos e ao regular funcionamento do sistema de justiça", refere a Ordem numa nota publicada na sua página do Facebook.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-002/ordem-dos-advogados-denuncia-ataque-%C3%A0-liberdade-de-advocacia/a-75290385

[2025-12-24 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Why Trump backs Bayer in Roundup weedkiller cancer battle

Snippet: The long-running legal fight over Bayer's weedkiller Roundup has seen nearly 200,000 cancer claims filed in US courts over the past seven years and is now being turned into a political tug of war.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/donald-trump-backs-bayer-in-roundup-weedkiller-cancer-battle-court-case/a-75188139

[2025-12-24 00:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Supreme Court: Caloocan cops murdered Kian delos Santos in Duterte-era drug war

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/philippines/supreme-court-decision-upholds-murder-conviction-cops-killed-kian-delos-santos/

[2025-12-23 22:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Committee probing Hong Kong fire visits Wang Fuk Court to inspect conditions

Snippet: Panel chairman Justice David Lok visits scene of blaze with committee members to understand ‘actual environment’ at estate

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3337527/committee-probing-hong-kong-fire-visits-wang-fuk-court-inspect-conditions

[2025-12-23 21:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Judges slam lawyers, quash convictions of 11 Hong Kong villagers in ‘ding’ case

Snippet: Appeal court rules 11 men were deprived of a fair trial because their lawyers failed to act in their best interests in building licences case

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3337521/judges-slam-lawyers-quash-convictions-11-hong-kong-villagers-ding-case

[2025-12-23 19:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Malaysian court ruling against Najib is dividing Anwar’s coalition

Snippet: A comment by a DAP member that is perceived as celebrating Najib’s legal setback has been slammed by Umno’s leaders

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3337482/why-malaysian-court-ruling-against-najib-dividing-anwars-coalition

[2025-12-23 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Arrest warrant issued for MP Archchuna - DailyNews

Snippet: The Fort Magistrate’s Court has issued a warrant for the arrest of Jaffna District MP Ramanathan Archchuna after he failed to appear in court for a hearing in a case accusing him of obstructing police duties.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/local/920532/arrest-warrant-issued-for-mp-archchuna/

[2025-12-23 14:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Hardest K-dramas to watch -- A beginner’s guide

Snippet: From court titles to tavern gossip, here's how to decode Korea’s historical dramas

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10642310

[2025-12-23 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korean politicians agree to Unification Church special probe in rare move

Snippet: The ruling DPK has accepted the opposition’s proposal to appoint special prosecutors to look into the church’s political meddling and bribes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3337368/south-korean-politicians-agree-unification-church-special-probe-rare-move

[2025-12-23 12:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Bondi shooters threw unexploded pipe bombs at crowd — police

Snippet: Newly released court documents have revealed a mass of new information about the Australian police investigation into the Bondi beach shooting.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/bondi-gunmen-threw-bombs-into-crowd-filmed-weapon-training/a-75262016

[2025-12-23 09:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Mistrial in case of ex-top aide to New York governor charged as China agent

Snippet: Linda Sun, ex-deputy chief of staff to Kathy Hochul, walked free after jury was deadlocked on all 19 counts and could not reach a verdict

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/diplomacy/article/3337399/mistrial-case-ex-top-aide-new-york-governor-charged-working-china-agent

[2025-12-23 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Constable who allegedly attacked NPP MP released on bail - DailyNews

Snippet: The constable attached to the Sooriyakanda Police Station who was arrested yesterday (22), who had earlier accused National People’s Party (NPP) MP Shantha Padmakumara of assaulting him on December 20 night in the Kolonna area, has been released on bail by the Embilipitiya Magistrate’s Court.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/lawnorder/920257/constable-who-allegedly-attacked-npp-mp-released-on-bail/

[2025-12-23 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Construction in Hatton-Dickoya UC limits halted after cyclone - DailyNews

Snippet: Hatton-Dickoya Urban Council (UC) Chairman Asoka Karunarathna has taken steps to inform the public to immediately halt all construction activities being carried out within the Urban Council limits without the recommendations of the Council and the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) after Cyclone Ditwah. The Chairman stated that steps have been taken to stop construction in the Hatton-Dickoya Urban Council limits because some people are constructing buildings with the cooperation of some officials of the Urban Council sans obtaining approval

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/local/920217/construction-in-hatton-dickoya-uc-limits-halted-after-cyclone/

[2025-12-23 05:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Schumer urges US Senate legal action over staggered Epstein files release

Snippet: Senate minority leader called the incremental and heavily redacted release of records ‘a blatant cover-up’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3337393/top-democrat-urges-senate-sue-over-justice-departments-staggered-epstein-files-release

[2025-12-23 03:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SJB, SLPP, SLFP and Dilith-aligned members unite to defeat CMC Budget - DailyNews

Snippet: The inaugural budget of the Colombo Municipal Council for 2026, proposed by the ruling National People’s Power (NPP), was defeated today (22).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/22/local/920351/sjb-slpp-slfp-and-dilith-aligned-members-unite-to-defeat-cmc-budget/

[2025-12-22 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Indonesians set to face cement giant Holcim in Swiss court

Snippet: A Swiss court is set to hear a climate case against cement giant Holcim after admitting a complaint filed by four residents of the low-lying Indonesian island of Pari.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/holcim-environment-case-over-rising-sea-levels-in-pari/a-75262039

[2025-12-22 15:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Malay court denies former PM Najib Razak house arrest

Snippet: A court in Malaysia has dismissed former Prime Minister Najib Razak's bid to serve the remainder of his jail sentence at home.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/malay-court-denies-former-pm-najib-razak-house-arrest/a-75261290

[2025-12-22 13:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysian court blocks Najib’s bid for house arrest

Snippet: Monday’s decision keeps the former prime minister behind bars as he awaits the outcome of the far larger 1MDB case on Friday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3337258/malaysias-najib-razak-be-released-jail-house-arrest

[2025-12-22 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong lawyers give free aid to Tai Po residents at loss over next legal steps

Snippet: As residents of Wang Fuk Court rebuild their lives, hundreds of lawyers have stepped in to help them understand their legal options

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3337247/hong-kong-lawyers-give-free-aid-tai-po-residents-loss-over-next-legal-steps

[2025-12-22 05:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: 3 suspects in Elysee Palace silverware theft to stand trial

Snippet: Three men are set to stand trial next year over the suspected theft of thousands of euros' worth of silverware from France's Elysee Palace.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/france-3-suspects-in-elysee-palace-silverware-theft-to-stand-trial/a-75259472

[2025-12-22 05:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: France presidential palace insider arrested for stealing exclusive silverware

Snippet: A silver steward and two accomplices to face trial after investigators recovered 100 items of national heritage from a personal locker, car and home

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3337249/elysee-palace-silver-steward-arrested-stealing-silverware-worth-us47000

[2025-12-22 02:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Pakistan sentences ex-PM Khan, wife to 17 years in prison

Snippet: A court in Pakistan on Saturday sentenced former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years in prison after they were found guilty of corruption.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/pakistan-sentences-former-prime-minister-imran-khan-wife-bushra-bibi-to-17-years-in-prison/a-75253492

[2025-12-22 01:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Duterte can undergo trial, medical experts tell ICC

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/philippines/icc-medical-expert-report-duterte-fit-trial/

[2025-12-21 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s top court sends message to employers on sexual harassment

Snippet: Supreme People’s Court highlights ruling that a restaurant did not have to pay compensation to a worker dismissed for harassing colleague

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3337063/chinas-top-court-sends-message-employers-sexual-harassment

[2025-12-21 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | West must face the facts of Jimmy Lai’s trial and conviction

Snippet: Lai received a fair trial conducted in strict accordance with the law, during which his legal rights were fully safeguarded

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3336892/west-must-face-facts-jimmy-lais-trial-and-conviction

[2025-12-21 03:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan, wife sentenced to 17 years in corruption case - DailyNews

Snippet: Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have been sentenced to 17 years in prison after a Pakistani court found them guilty of illegally retaining and selling valuable state gifts.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/20/breaking-news/918880/ex-pakistan-pm-imran-khan-wife-sentenced-to-17-years-in-corruption-case/

[2025-12-21 02:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Worried residents demand halt to renovation plan after deadly Hong Kong fire

Snippet: Residents of Fu Shin Estate, near fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, check renovation documents and find name of man arrested earlier

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3337198/worried-residents-demand-halt-renovation-plan-after-deadly-hong-kong-fire

[2025-12-21 01:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: د پاکستان یوې محکمې عمران خان پر ۱۷ کاله بند محکوم کړ

Snippet: دپاکستان محکمې د شنبې په ورځ پخوانی صدراعظم عمران خان د خپلې صدراعظمۍ په دوره کې د دولتي ډالیو په تړاو فساد کې د ښکیلتیا له پاره پر دغه سزا محکوم کړ.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/ps/pakistan-court-hands-former-pm-khan-17-year-sentence-in-gifts-case/a-75253200

[2025-12-20 22:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Starmer pressured to intercept Andrew Tate in Dubai over UK rape charges

Snippet: The self-described misogynist will appear at a Dubai boxing match this weekend, while facing civil action in the UK from four women alleging assault and rape

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3337185/starmer-pressured-intercept-andrew-tate-dubai-face-trial-uk-rape-charges

[2025-12-20 18:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Filipinos take Shell to UK court

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/environment/climate-change/video-filipinos-sue-shell-united-kingdom-court/

[2025-12-20 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Turkish court rules man liking women’s posts may erode marital trust, prompts debate

Snippet: Judges rule against husband who ogled at ‘seductive’ and ‘suggestive’ photos of women online; lawyers say actions may be grounds for divorce

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/article/3336648/turkish-court-rules-man-liking-womens-posts-could-undermine-marital-trust-prompts-debate