[2026-01-04 17:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Wie Afrika sich geopolitisch Gehör verschafft

Snippet: Der 20. Januar war eine Zäsur. Mit dem Tag, als Donald Trump erneut ins Weiße Haus in Washington einzog, veränderte sich der Kurs der internationalen Politik. Ob Strafzölle, die Abwicklung der US-Entwicklungsbehörde USAID, der Rückzug der USA aus internationalen Strukturen wie dem Pariser Klimaabkommen und der Weltgesundheitsorganisation WHO oder eine härtere Visapolitik: Die Entscheidungen aus Washington zeigten, wie weit der Einfluss der Großmacht noch reicht.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/wie-afrika-sich-geopolitisch-geh%C3%B6r-verschafft/a-75005622

[2026-01-04 16:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Weltwirtschaft: Welche Herausforderungen warten 2026?

Snippet: Das Wirtschaftsjahr 2025 war geprägt von Handelskonflikten, schwankendem Wachstum, hartnäckiger Inflation und steigender Staatsverschuldung in vielen Regionen. Keines dieser Probleme hat sich sich mit dem Jahreswechsel in Luft aufgelöst.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/weltwirtschaft-welche-herausforderungen-warten-2026/a-75361749

[2026-01-04 15:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Myanmar’s junta proxy party takes decisive lead in first phase of voting

Snippet: To mark the country’s 78 years of independence, the military is also releasing over 6,000 prisoners

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3338653/myanmars-junta-backed-party-wins-90-seats-first-vote-phase

[2026-01-04 15:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: North Korea fires ballistic missiles off its east coast

Snippet: North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles from Pyongyang towards the sea off its east coast on Sunday, South Korea's military said.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/north-korea-fires-missiles-into-east-sea-hours-before-south-koreas-president-heads-to-china/a-75381682

[2026-01-04 13:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Maduro arrives in New York after capture by US forces - DailyNews

Snippet: Hours after a dramatic military operation ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro from power and removed him from the country Saturday, President Donald Trump said the United States would “run” Venezuela at least temporarily and tap its vast oil reserves to sell to other nations.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/04/breaking-news/926907/maduro-arrives-in-new-york-after-capture-by-us-forces/

[2026-01-04 13:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: World reacts to US strikes on Venezuela - DailyNews

Snippet: Following are reactions to Saturday’s U.S. strikes on Venezuela.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/04/breaking-news/926893/world-reacts-to-us-strikes-on-venezuela/

[2026-01-04 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Weak year-end sales cloud China’s EV outlook, keeping price-war fears alive

Snippet: A weaker-than-expected year-end rush and falling deliveries at major brands are stoking fears of another price war

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3338572/weak-year-end-sales-cloud-chinas-ev-outlook-keeping-price-war-fears-alive

[2026-01-04 11:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: North Korea fires missiles ahead of major party congress

Snippet: The projectiles, launched off the North Korean east coast, are believed to have fallen outside Japan’s exclusive economic zone

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3338644/north-korean-missile-falls-near-japan-takaichi-orders-safety-checks

[2026-01-04 10:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Britain, France bombed suspected Isis arms dump in Syria: UK defence ministry

Snippet: Intelligence analysis identified an underground facility believed ‍to contain weapons and explosives in mountains ‍near Palmyra, the UK said

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3338643/britain-and-france-bombed-suspected-isis-arms-dump-syria-uk-defence-ministry

[2026-01-04 03:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Daily News

Title: UN chief 'deeply alarmed' by US strikes on Venezuela, capture of Maduro - DailyNews

Snippet: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres was “deeply alarmed” after the U.S. carried out strikes in Venezuela and captured its leader Nicolás Maduro, Stéphane Dujarric, spokesman for the Secretary-General, said in a statement to Fox News.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/03/breaking-news/926877/un-chief-deeply-alarmed-by-us-strikes-on-venezuela-capture-of-maduro/

[2026-01-04 03:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Trump says Venezuela's Maduro captured after strikes - DailyNews

Snippet: The U.S. attacked Venezuela and deposed its long-serving autocratic President Nicolas Maduro on Saturday, President Donald Trump said, in Washington’s most direct intervention in Latin America since the 1989 invasion of Panama.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/03/breaking-news/926870/trump-says-venezuelas-maduro-captured-after-strikes/

[2026-01-04 03:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: From Monroe to migration: Charting US-Latin America ties

Snippet: In his first year in office, Donald Trump has ramped up the US's military presence in Latin America, personally involved himself in national elections, pressed regional leaders on migration, designated drug cartels as terrorist groups and disrupted trade relations with an aggressive tariff policy.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/from-monroe-to-migration-charting-us-latin-america-ties/a-75079864

[2026-01-04 02:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Russia condemns US 'act of armed aggression' in Venezuela - DailyNews

Snippet: Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) condemned U.S. strikes on Venezuela , saying that the U.S. carried out “an act of armed aggression” that “gives rise to deep concern [and] warrants condemnation.”

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/03/breaking-news/926848/russia-condemns-us-act-of-armed-aggression-in-venezuela/

[2026-01-04 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What if China’s KJ-600 aircraft could serve older carriers as well as Fujian?

Snippet: Military magazine article speculates that interoperability may be behind the early warning plane’s lack of aerial refuelling capability

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3338507/what-if-chinas-kj-600-aircraft-could-serve-older-carriers-well-fujian

[2026-01-03 20:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Manus-Meta deal may draw Beijing scrutiny over tech export controls, experts say

Snippet: One expert noted that there has been no confirmation that members of Manus’ core team have relinquished Chinese nationality

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-war/article/3338615/manus-meta-deal-may-draw-beijing-scrutiny-over-tech-exports-controls-experts-say

[2026-01-03 20:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Cambodia accuses Thailand of ‘annexing’ border village despite ceasefire

Snippet: The Thai army said it had taken control of areas it claims always belonged to Thailand but were ‘occupied’ by Cambodia

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3338613/cambodia-accuses-thailand-annexing-chouk-chey-border-village-despite-ceasefire

[2026-01-03 19:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Trump ordered strikes inside Venezuela, including military facilities: US media - DailyNews

Snippet: Multiple explosions rocked Venezuela’s capital Caracas early on Saturday (Jan 3) and columns of black smoke and aircraft could be seen, according to Reuters witnesses and images circulating on social media.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/03/breaking-news/926841/trump-ordered-strikes-inside-venezuela-including-military-facilities-us-media/

[2026-01-03 19:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: ट्रंप का दावा: मादुरो को पत्नी समेत पकड़कर वेनेजुएला से लाए

Snippet: अमेरिका के राष्ट्रपति डॉनल्ड ट्रंप ने वेनेजुएला और उसके नेता, राष्ट्रपति निकोलस मादुरो के खिलाफ एक कामयाब ऑपरेशन को अंजाम देने का दावा किया है. ट्रंप के मुताबिक, राष्ट्रपति निकोलस मादुरो और उनकी पत्नी को पकड़कर वेनेजुएला से बाहर ले जाया गया है. ट्रंप ने सोशल मीडिया प्लेटफॉर्म 'ट्रूथ सोशल' पर लिखा, "यह ऑपरेशन यूएस लॉ एनफोर्समेंट के साथ मिलकर किया गया." ट्रंप ने बताया कि एक प्रेस कॉन्फ्रेंस में बाकी ब्योरे दिए जाएंगे.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/hi/venezuelas-government-accuses-us-of-attacking-civilian-military-installations-in-multiple-states/a-75373933

[2026-01-03 17:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Deutschlands Autoindustrie: Schicksalskampf um die Zukunft

Snippet: Der Nürburgring in den westlichen Hügeln Deutschlands ist die längste permanente Rennstrecke der Welt. Sie ist fast ein Jahrhundert alt und war Austragungsort zahlreicher Formel-1-Grand-Prix-Rennen.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/deutschlands-autoindustrie-schicksalskampf-um-die-zukunft-der-mobilit%C3%A4t/a-75367240

[2026-01-03 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China to lead joint naval drills with Brics nations in South African waters

Snippet: It is the first defence cooperation under the Brics framework, with the Russian and Iranian navies reportedly taking part

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3338479/china-lead-joint-naval-drills-brics-nations-south-african-waters

[2026-01-03 16:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: India’s military upgrade to counter regional threats gathers pace

Snippet: While US$30 billion of defence packages for weapon buys and others have been approved, the pace of roll-out is worrying, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3338568/indias-military-upgrade-counter-regional-threats-gathers-pace

[2026-01-03 14:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Myanmar military-backed party leads in election’s first phase by wide margin

Snippet: The Union Solidarity and Development Party, led by retired generals, won 38 of 40 seats in the lower house

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3338595/myanmar-military-backed-party-leads-elections-first-phase-wide-margin

[2026-01-03 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China takes confident strides to develop more AI innovation in 2026

Snippet: ‘China’s tech innovation is poised for policy-driven growth in 2026, with AI placed at the centre of the country’s economic agenda,’ NYU’s Winston Ma says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-war/article/3338528/tech-war-china-takes-confident-strides-develop-more-ai-innovation-2026

[2026-01-03 12:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Yemen separatists plan transition to independence by 2028

Snippet: UAE-backed separatists in Yemen announced on Friday a two-year transition to independence following a lightning grab of land in the war-torn country.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/yemen-separatists-plan-transition-to-independence-by-2028/a-75372634

[2026-01-03 09:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Zelensky proposes appointing First Deputy PM Fedorov as Ukraine defence minister

Snippet: In big government shake-up, Zelensky also said he is appointing spy chief Kyrylo Budanov as head of the presidential office

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3338585/zelensky-proposes-appointing-first-deputy-pm-fedorov-ukraines-new-defence-minister

[2026-01-03 07:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: How coup leader Doumbouya might govern democratic Guinea

Snippet: After four years as a military leader, Mamadi Doumbouya now holds a fresh mandate as Guinea's president following his resounding victory in this week's election.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/how-coup-leader-doumbouya-might-govern-democratic-guinea/a-75362644

[2026-01-03 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: CH in smashing 43-25 win over Army - DailyNews

Snippet: CH and FC kept their unbeaten run alive with a powerful late surge to beat Army Sports Club 43 points (four goals, three tries) to 25 (one goal, three tries, one penalty) in their Week 8 clash of the Maliban Trophy SLR Inter-club ‘A’ Division League Rugby Tournament at the Army Grounds in Panagoda yesterday after leading 19-17 at the ‘breather’.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/03/sports/926678/ch-in-smashing-43-25-win-over-army/

[2026-01-03 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Army assists to restore steps leading to Sri Pada affected by cyclone - DailyNews

Snippet: Due to the disaster situation that occurred in the country, the Sri Lanka Army made necessary arrangements to restore the steps that had become unsafe in Mahagiridamba area along the main access route to Sri Pada, in order to facilitate safe access for devotees.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/03/local/926454/army-assists-to-restore-steps-leading-to-sri-pada-affected-by-cyclone/

[2026-01-03 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Suspect nabbed with 115 ‘Water Gel’ sticks - DailyNews

Snippet: In a coordinated operation, the Sri Lanka Navy and the Police Special Task Force (STF) in Mannar seized a cache (115) of commercial explosives intended for illegal fishing with a suspect on December 31.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/03/lawnorder/926501/suspect-nabbed-with-115-water-gel-sticks/

[2026-01-03 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SL Embassy in France begins work with ceremony on January 01, 2026 - DailyNews

Snippet: The staff of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in France commenced work in the New Year on January 01, 2026 with a simple ceremony. Following the raising of the National Flag and lighting of the traditional oil lamp, a two-minute’ silence was observed to commemorate those who lost their lives in Cyclone Ditwah, and to commemorate members of the tri-forces, war heroes and all those who sacrificed their lives on behalf of the Motherland.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/03/local/926626/sl-embassy-in-france-begins-work-with-ceremony-on-january-01-2026/

[2026-01-03 06:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Geheimdienstchef Budanow wird Selenskyjs neuer Büroleiter

Snippet: Wolodymyr Selenskyj hat Kyrylo Budanow zum neuen Chef des Präsidialamts der Ukraine ernannt. Der Chef des ukrainischen Militärgeheimdienstes besetzt damit einen der Posten, der im Zuge eines Korruptionsskandals in den oberen Machtkreisen in Kyjiw frei geworden war. Sein Vorgänger Andrij Jermak war bereits Ende November zurückgetreten.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/geheimdienstchef-budanow-wird-selenskyjs-neuer-b%C3%BCroleiter/a-75371076

[2026-01-03 02:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: 2026 में वैश्विक अर्थव्यवस्था किन 7 बड़े मोर्चों पर बदलेगी?

Snippet: फाइनेंस और इकोनॉमी की दुनिया की पड़ताल अविनाश द्विवेदी के साथ. अर्थव्यवस्था की हालत, मार्केट ट्रेंड्स से लेकर स्टार्टअप के सीक्रेट तक, हर एपिसोड में आपको मिलेंगे काम के आइडिया और एक्सपर्ट की राय, ताकि आप हमेशा आगे रहें.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/hi/7-major-factors-shaping-global-economy-in-2026-ukraine-war-china-rare-earth-ai-boom-crypto/video-75370539

[2026-01-03 00:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 7 dead as Saudi jets strike UAE-backed forces in ‘peaceful’ Yemen operation

Snippet: Separatists report 7 air strikes minutes after pro-Saudi forces announced a ‘peaceful’ bid to retake camps, accusing Riyadh of deception

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3338567/7-dead-saudi-jets-strike-uae-backed-separatists-peaceful-yemen-operation

[2026-01-02 22:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Did a PLA stealth fighter approach a key Taiwan airbase? New video sparks debate

Snippet: Footage released during military drill shows a J-20 against a background said to resemble Taiwan’s Pingtung, but some analysts are sceptical

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3338548/did-pla-stealth-fighter-approach-key-taiwan-airbase-new-video-sparks-debate

[2026-01-02 21:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Ukraine war medics struggle to maintain mental stability

Snippet: Ukrainian paramedic Roma Zukh learned a hard lesson during the Russian invasion: Don't get too close to colleagues, as they could be killed at any moment. Since Russia launched its invasion in February 2022, the former truck driver has seen many friends die, and doesn't want to watch others suffer the same fate.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-war-medics-struggle-to-maintain-mental-stability/g-75344494

[2026-01-02 21:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s EV sector doubles down on discounts and cheap financing as growth cools

Snippet: Carmakers are shifting from straight price cuts to subsidised loans and feature-packed models, as China’s EV price war drags on

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3338538/chinas-ev-sector-doubles-down-discounts-and-cheap-financing-growth-cools

[2026-01-02 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Repaid kindness’: Japan war orphan raised by multiple China families is now a midwife

Snippet: Woman whose father perished when his plane was shot down and whose mother died after giving birth to her makes heartfelt plea for peace

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3337592/repaid-kindness-japan-war-orphan-raised-multiple-china-families-now-midwife

[2026-01-02 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US Navy aircraft crashes offer lessons for PLA carrier operations, analysts say

Snippet: Chinese military could learn from rival’s strengths in search and rescue response, but also its weaknesses in maintenance and training

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3338480/us-navy-aircraft-crashes-offer-lessons-pla-carrier-operations-analysts-say

[2026-01-02 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why the Philippines’ military is betting on South Korean defence systems

Snippet: The US$27.7 million contract covers combat management systems for two next-generation Philippine Navy frigates

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3338489/hanwha-combat-systems-deal-deepens-south-koreas-role-philippine-defence

[2026-01-02 16:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Saudi-UAE rivalry explodes into view after strike in war-torn Yemen

Snippet: Gulf powers Riyadh and Abu Dhabi are at odds over rival factions and a deepening struggle for regional pre-eminence

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3338476/saudi-uae-rivalry-explodes-view-after-strike-war-torn-yemen

[2026-01-02 16:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: China slashes hundreds of tariffs in strategic trade war twist - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/china-slashes-hundreds-of-tariffs-in-strategic-trade-war-twist/

[2026-01-02 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: In the new world order, market power trumps military might. Can China compete?

Snippet: Changing metrics of competition are reshaping the international systems built around Western dominance, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3338443/new-world-order-market-power-trumps-military-might-can-china-compete

[2026-01-02 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: FACT CHECK: Video of AFP chief warning about a new US weapon is a deepfake

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/newsbreak/fact-check/afp-chief-romeo-brawner-warning-us-weapon-deepfake/

[2026-01-02 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why North Korea’s Kim is hailing ‘invincible’ Russia ties in new year message

Snippet: Kim praised North Korean troops fighting in the Ukraine war for their unwavering bravery for the sake of ‘the brotherly Russian people’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3338407/why-kim-jong-un-lauding-north-koreas-invincible-alliance-russia-new-year-message

[2026-01-02 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Just how close did a PLA drone come to the heart of Taipei during drill?

Snippet: Footage shared by a mainland military social media account shows Taipei 101 but it’s not clear when it was taken

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3338399/just-how-close-did-pla-drone-come-heart-taipei-during-drill

[2026-01-02 08:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US urges Beijing to end military pressure against Taiwan

Snippet: New Year’s Day message from the US State Department follows drill around island that saw over 30 warships deployed, according to Taipei

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/diplomacy/article/3338442/us-urges-beijing-end-military-pressure-against-taiwan-engage-meaningful-dialogue

[2026-01-02 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: US Coast Guard searches for survivors after strike on suspected drug vessels - DailyNews

Snippet: The United States Coast Guard is searching for survivors of a U.S. military strike against a convoy of suspected drug vessels in the Pacific Ocean, U.S. officials said on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/02/world/926073/us-coast-guard-searches-for-survivors-after-strike-on-suspected-drug-vessels/

[2026-01-02 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Constable run over in Ambalantota killed, another injured - DailyNews

Snippet: A Police officer on patrol duty in Ambalanthota has died after a car struck him and a Civil Defence Force officer before fleeing the scene.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/02/local/926153/constable-run-over-in-ambalantota-killed-another-injured/

[2026-01-02 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: 2026: geopolitical multipolarity in a transnational cyber-civilisation - DailyNews

Snippet: For the peoples of Palestine, Yemen, both Sudans, Somalia, Lebanon, Libya, Syria, Ukraine and, in parts of Myanmar and Democratic Congo, it is yet another day of intense war, even genocide and humanitarian crisis. The rest of humanity, who are not immediately fleeing shelling or genocidal or rapist soldiers, has the time (at least; if not conditions of comfort) to appreciate the dawning of a new calendar year.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/02/lakshman-gunasekara/925904/2026-geopolitical-multipolarity-in-a-transnational-cyber-civilisation/

[2026-01-02 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Foreign warships commended for their assistance during weather disaster in Sri Lanka - DailyNews

Snippet: Highlighting the spirit of global and regional cooperation, the Sri Lanka Navy acknowledged the invaluable support by foreign warships, which had arrived to take part in the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2025, extending much-needed Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations, during the recent weather disaster in Sri Lanka. The IFR 2025 was held off the Galle Face seas, marking the milestone 75th anniversary celebrations of the Sri Lanka Navy.

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