[2025-12-18 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ‘Senehasa’ Sensory Garden for Children with Special Needs opened - DailyNews

Snippet: The Deputy Defence Minister, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), inaugurated the renovated Children’s park and Sensory Garden at the ‘Senehasa Education, Resource, Research and Information Centre’ (SERRIC) today (December 17).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/local/917294/senehasa-sensory-garden-for-children-with-special-needs-opened/

[2025-12-18 05:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Lebanon: Caught in the middle, as Hezbollah deadline looms

Snippet: On the weekend, the Israeli military issued a warning that has become familiar to civilians living in southern Lebanon.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/lebanon-caught-in-the-middle-as-hezbollah-deadline-looms/a-75189155

[2025-12-18 03:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Nobelpreisträger Bjaljazki: "Post-Stalin-System in Belarus"

Snippet: Der bekannte belarussische Menschenrechtsaktivist Ales Bjaljazki, Gründer des Menschenrechtszentrums Wjasna und Friedensnobelpreisträger von 2022, saß bis zum vergangenen Wochenende in einem belarussischen Gefängnis. Dort verbüßte er eine zehnjährige Haftstrafe, die ihm im März 2023 von einem Minsker Gericht auferlegt worden war. Es befand Bjaljazki des "Schmuggels" und "wiederholter Verstöße gegen die Vorschriften zur Organisation und Durchführung von Massenveranstaltungen" für schuldig.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/nobelpreistraeger-ales-bjaljazki-belarus-politik-opposition-politisch-gefangene-haeftlinge/a-75187817

[2025-12-18 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Louvre crisis: why jewel heist, staff unrest push museum to breaking point

Snippet: A US$102 million jewel heist exposed the Louvre’s security flaws, but strikes and decaying infrastructure threaten the world’s most visited museum

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3336826/louvre-crisis-why-jewel-heist-staff-unrest-push-museum-breaking-point

[2025-12-18 01:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Czechy. Polityczny zwrot na prawo z wieloma niewiadomymi

Snippet: To dość osobliwa, nie do końca spójna prezentacja w mediach społecznościowych, ale typowa dla Andreja Babisza. Nowy premier Republiki Czeskiej siedzi przy stole z wieńcem adwentowym. Ma na sobie koszulkę z napisem „No War” w ukraińskich barwach narodowych – niebieskim i żółtym.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pl/czechy-polityczny-zwrot-na-prawo-z-wieloma-niewiadomymi/a-75191904

[2025-12-18 01:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: What may convince Russia to stop the war in Ukraine?

Snippet: To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/what-may-convince-russia-to-stop-the-war-in-ukraine/video-75203204

[2025-12-18 00:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: PLA division’s new leaders, lessons from 2025 trade war: SCMP daily highlights

Snippet: From the newcomers in charge of PLA’s Eastern Theatre Command to retailers’ retreat from China, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3336802/pla-divisions-new-leaders-lessons-2025-trade-war-scmp-daily-highlights

[2025-12-17 23:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Takaichi’s hawkishness driving East Asia toward war - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2025/12/takaichis-hawkishness-driving-east-asia-toward-war/

[2025-12-17 22:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: PLA’s Fujian aircraft carrier transits Taiwan Strait as Taipei watches closely

Snippet: Island’s defence ministry says vessel’s passage through the waterway showed ‘no military intent’ and no aircraft were seen on its deck

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3336782/plas-fujian-aircraft-carrier-transits-taiwan-strait-taipei-watches-closely

[2025-12-17 22:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Are these the first images of China’s new military transport plane in flight?

Snippet: Photos and videos appear to show the maiden flight of the aircraft that is likely to become the PLA’s main workhorse in future

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3336791/are-these-first-pictures-chinas-new-military-transport-plane-taking-skies

[2025-12-17 21:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump administration readies new sanctions if Putin rejects peace deal

Snippet: The new measures could arrive this week, targeting the tankers and traders fuelling Putin’s war as peace talks reach a critical stage

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3336785/ukraine-war-us-readies-new-russia-sanctions-if-putin-rejects-peace-deal

[2025-12-17 20:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Newcomers in charge at PLA’s corruption-hit command overseeing Taiwan

Snippet: State media shows Yang Zhibin and Zhang Jichun at official event, suggesting they are heading the Eastern Theatre Command

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3336778/pla-division-overseeing-taiwan-sees-newcomers-charge

[2025-12-17 20:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Wiedereröffnung Beethovenhalle: Rückkehr eines Wahrzeichens

Snippet: Das Beethovenorchester Bonn hat die Beethovenhalle Bonn am 16. Dezember nach fast zehn Jahren Umbauzeit zu neuem Leben erweckt. Symbolischer und musikalischer Höhepunkt des vierstündigen Eröffnungskonzerts war Gustav Mahlers 2. Sinfonie, die "Auferstehungssinfonie". Großen Applaus gab es auch für Fabian Müller. Der Bonner Starpianist spielte Beethovens Konzert für Klavier und Orchester Nr.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/wiederer%C3%B6ffnung-beethovenhalle-bundesrepublik-demokratie-steinmeier/a-75104290

[2025-12-17 19:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Kerala cannabis smuggling attempt foiled in Jaffna - DailyNews

Snippet: Acting on information received by the Army Intelligence Unit, a raid carried out in the Manalkadu area of Jaffna on Monday (16) led to the seizure of 75 kilograms and 210 grams of Kerala cannabis illegally smuggled into Sri Lanka from India by sea.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/local/916810/kerala-cannabis-smuggling-attempt-foiled-in-jaffna/

[2025-12-17 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why the Philippine Army is turning to locally built remote weapons systems

Snippet: The roll-out of the new Cobra weapon system is part of Manila’s push to build a self-reliant defence industry

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3336746/why-philippine-army-turning-locally-built-remote-weapons-systems

[2025-12-17 18:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Cehia: Viraj spre dreapta cu multe necunoscute

Snippet: Recent, pe rețelele de socializare a atras atenția o apariție neobișnuită și oarecum incoerentă a lui Andrej Babis. În fața unei mese dominate de o coroniță de Advent, premierul ceh s-a afișat îmbrăcat în culorile naționale ale Ucrainei, albastru și galben, purtând un tricou cu mesajul "No War".

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/ro/cehia-viraj-spre-dreapta-cu-multe-necunoscute/a-75191518

[2025-12-17 18:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: In Yemen, southern power push challenges Houthi stalemate

Snippet: Recent territorial gains by Yemen's Southern Transitional Council, or STC, have shifted the fragile power balance in the south of war-torn Yemen.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/in-yemen-southern-power-push-challenges-houthi-stalemate/a-75136619

[2025-12-17 18:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Die prekäre Lage in Myanmars Rakhine-Staat

Snippet: Der Rakhine-Staat im Westen Myanmars ist ein zentrales Puzzleteil für den Ausgang des Bürgerkriegs, der seit dem Militärputsch vom Februar 2021 tobt. Der Grund: Eine der größten militärischen Herausforderungen für die Militärregierung in Myanmar ist die aus dem Rakhine stammende ethnische bewaffnete Gruppe Arakan Army (AA). Die AA hat fast den gesamten Staat freigekämpft und ist auch in anderen Landesteilen aktiv.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/vergessene-konflikte-die-prek%C3%A4re-lage-in-myanmars-rakhine-staat/a-75172944

[2025-12-17 18:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Tschechien: Rechtsruck mit vielen Unbekannten

Snippet: Es ist ein eigenwilliger, nicht ganz kohärenter Social-Media-Auftritt, doch für Andrej Babis durchaus typisch. Der neue Premier der Tschechischen Republik sitzt an einem Tisch mit einem Adventskranz. Er trägt ein T-Shirt, auf dem in den ukrainischen Nationalfarben Blau-Gelb die Worte stehen: "No War".

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/tschechiens-neue-regierung-unter-premier-andrej-babis-ein-rechtsruck-mit-vielen-unbekannten/a-75175590

[2025-12-17 17:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Myanmar: Rakhine state in dire straits as conflict rages on

Snippet: Rakhine state in western Myanmar plays a key role in determining the outcome of the civil war that has been raging in the Southeast Asian nation since its military seized power in a coup in February 2021.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/myanmar-rakhine-state-in-dire-straits-as-conflict-rages-on/a-75188760

[2025-12-17 17:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Chinese scientists turn allergy into a powerful weapon against cancer

Snippet: Mast cell platform can expand to carry other payloads, such as molecules, viruses, proteins and drug-loaded nanoparticles

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3336725/how-chinese-scientists-turn-annoying-allergy-powerful-weapon-against-cancer

[2025-12-17 17:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Main opposition party weighs name change, alliance

Snippet: I’m a staff reporter for The Korea Herald, covering national security and foreign policy across the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly. Before entering journalism, I served as an Air Force lieutenant, working as an interpreter and junior planner at the South Korea–US Combined Forces Command.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10638492

[2025-12-17 16:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Europe agrees war damages commission for Ukraine

Snippet: To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/europe-agrees-war-damages-commission-for-ukraine/video-75192094

[2025-12-17 16:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Armin Mueller-Stahl wird 95 - ein Mann, viele Talente

Snippet: Sein Werdegang vom DEFA-Star in der DDR zum erfolgreichen deutschen Schauspieler in Hollywood war lang und steinig - und ist wohl eine der ungewöhnlichsten Schauspielkarrieren seit 1945. Sie spiegelt die deutsch-deutsche Geschichte wie kaum eine andere Künstler-Biographie wider.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/armin-mueller-stahl-90/a-55944454

[2025-12-17 16:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Rogue states using crypto gaps to finance weapon programs - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2025/12/rogue-states-using-crypto-gaps-to-finance-weapon-programs/

[2025-12-17 15:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: War-torn Sudan tops global humanitarian crisis watch list for third year

Snippet: International Rescue Committee highlights a stark concentration of human suffering in a small number of countries in latest rankings

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/africa/article/3336714/war-torn-sudan-tops-global-humanitarian-crisis-watch-list-third-year

[2025-12-17 09:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Senior US and Chinese defence officials continue ‘military-to-military’ dialogue

Snippet: Talks follow Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth’s meeting with China’s Minister of National Defence, Admiral Dong Jun, to help stabilise ties

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/article/3336686/senior-us-and-chinese-defence-officials-meet-military-military-dialogue-continues

[2025-12-17 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Surviving the shocks: what China and the US learned from 2025’s trade war

Snippet: Businesses and officials faced a year of disruption – and in some cases, resilience – as tariffs and export controls roiled global markets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3336670/surviving-shocks-what-china-and-us-learned-2025s-trade-war

[2025-12-17 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump has signed more executive orders this year than in his entire first term

Snippet: The US president’s 221st order designated fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, joining others on AI and fighting ‘woke’ culture

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3336683/trump-has-signed-more-executive-orders-year-his-entire-first-term

[2025-12-17 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Hamas confirms killing of top commander in Israeli strike on Gaza - DailyNews

Snippet: The Israeli military killed Raed Saad, commander of Hamas’ military manufacturing unit, in a strike outside Gaza City on Saturday. He was the most senior militant killed since a ceasefire agreement came into effect in October.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/world/916424/hamas-confirms-killing-of-top-commander-in-israeli-strike-on-gaza/

[2025-12-17 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: HL-FRAC reconvenes for third session - DailyNews

Snippet: The High Level Committee for Foreign Relief Aid (supplies) Coordination (HL-FRAC), chaired by Defence Deputy Minister Major General (Retd) Aruna Jayasekara, convened its third meeting at its Secretariat located at the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) in Colombo on Monday (December 15).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/local/916243/hl-frac-reconvenes-for-third-session/

[2025-12-17 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Kandy SC out to reign undefeated this season - DailyNews

Snippet: Defemnding league champions Kandy Sports Club have won their first two matches against Navy SC and Police SC and are getting ready for this Sunday’s third game against CH and FC at Nittawela. Kandy SC have a very competent set of players and coaches. Head Coach Fazil Marija, Forwards Coach: Sanushka Abeywickrama, Trainer Tharaka Algama, Team Manager Kapila Silva and Masseur Mobby Perera are giving their best for the club.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/sports/916138/kandy-sc-out-to-reign-undefeated-this-season/

[2025-12-17 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: India delivers relief as Army Field Hospital concludes mission here - DailyNews

Snippet: As the Indian Army Field Hospital team concluded its humanitarian mission in Sri Lanka and returned to India under Operation Sagar Bandhu on Sunday (14), appreciation was conveyed for the team’s dedicated and professional service in supporting affected communities.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/local/916268/india-delivers-relief-as-army-field-hospital-concludes-mission-here/

[2025-12-17 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Use of Russian assets for Ukraine loans ‘war provocation’ - Hungary - DailyNews

Snippet: Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto on Monday reiterated concerns over EU plans to use frozen Russian assets to finance loans for Ukraine, warning the move would amount to a “war provocation of an unprecedented scale.”

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/world/916402/use-of-russian-assets-for-ukraine-loans-war-provocation-hungary/

[2025-12-17 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: US military kills eight people in latest strikes on ‘narco terrorist’ boats in the Pacific - DailyNews

Snippet: At least eight people have been killed in a U.S. military strike on three alleged drug trafficking boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean Monday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/world/916437/us-military-kills-eight-people-in-latest-strikes-on-narco-terrorist-boats-in-the-pacific/

[2025-12-17 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: How Russia strikes back at EU asset seizure plan

Snippet: To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/how-russia-strikes-back-at-eu-asset-seizure-scheme/video-75172634

[2025-12-17 00:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Zelensky demands justice as nations back Ukraine reparations; will Russia pay?

Snippet: US$232 billion in frozen Russian assets are central to a new Hague-based commission managing Ukraine war damage claims

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3336674/zelensky-demands-justice-35-nations-back-ukraine-reparations-fund-will-russia-pay

[2025-12-16 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s build-up of Yellow Sea facilities tipped to fuel South Korean suspicions

Snippet: Report notes increasing number of buoys with possible military uses in waters both sides claim as part of their exclusive economic zones

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3336626/chinas-build-yellow-sea-facilities-expected-fuel-south-korean-suspicions

[2025-12-16 19:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Wie Jakob Fugger vor 500 Jahren den globalen Handel erfand

Snippet: Sein Name ist noch heute legendär: Jakob, schon zu seinen Lebzeiten 'der Reiche' genannt. Doch seine Bedeutung geht weit über sein Vermögen hinaus. Denn der Kaufmann und Bankier aus dem süddeutschen Augsburg stellte die ökonomischen Weichen für die moderne Zeit. "Man kann von Fugger sagen, dass er der erste Mensch war, der Handel im globalen Maßstab betrieben hat", sagt Greg Steinmetz im Interview mit der DW.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/jakob-fugger-geschichte-vermoegen-augsburg-biografie/a-75102298

[2025-12-16 16:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: US strikes on vessels in eastern Pacific kill 8

Snippet: The United States military said late on Monday that it had carried out strikes on three alleged narco-trafficking boats in the eastern Pacific ocean, killing eight people.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/us-strikes-on-vessels-in-eastern-pacific-kill-8/a-75172131

[2025-12-16 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Boycott this unjust law’: Taiwan’s attempt to curb draft evasion draws flak

Snippet: Proposed changes would also mandate alternative service for transgender and intersex people, a move that has sparked backlash

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3336512/taiwan-moves-tighten-conscription-rules-after-high-profile-draft-dodging

[2025-12-16 14:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Rappler

Title: Trump brands fentanyl a ‘weapon of mass destruction’ in drug war escalation

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/us-canada/trump-brands-fentanyl-weapon-mass-destruction/

[2025-12-16 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Testing the waters’? US reported to have seized Chinese cargo bound for Iran

Snippet: The US accuses China of supplying Iran with dual-use components that could potentially support Tehran’s ballistic missile build-up

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3336545/us-testing-waters-reported-seizure-chinese-cargo-bound-iran

[2025-12-16 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What North Korea’s war dead tribute reveals about Kim’s endgame

Snippet: In Kim Jong-un’s public grief for fallen mine-clearers, observers see a strategic play to lock in a role in Russia’s post-war rebuilding

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3336540/what-north-koreas-war-dead-tribute-reveals-about-kims-endgame

[2025-12-16 08:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump declares fentanyl a ‘weapon of mass destruction’

Snippet: US president dramatically escalates his fight against the drug by signing an executive order and warning against the ‘scourge’ of fentanyl

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/politics/article/3336550/no-bomb-does-what-doing-trump-calls-fentanyl-weapon-mass-destruction

[2025-12-16 08:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US officials say Washington agrees to give Ukraine security guarantees

Snippet: ‘Article 5-like’ security offer emerges at talks in Berlin in a bid to secure an end to the nearly four-year Russia-Ukraine war

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3336549/us-officials-say-washington-has-agreed-give-ukraine-security-guarantees-peace-talks

[2025-12-16 07:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Duran

Title: US-Ukraine military alliance. Europe dismantles Trump plan

Snippet: Zaluzhny blames Zelensky. German Media Nord Stream report claims CIA and Zaluzhny knew

Read full article: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-duran/episodes/US-Ukraine-military-alliance--Europe-dismantles-Trump-plan-e3cd8g4

[2025-12-16 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Lankan Army appreciates work of Indian Army Engineers in bridge-restoration in Jaffna - DailyNews

Snippet: The Indian Army continues to assist in the rescue and relief operations in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka. On Friday, Lieutenant General BKGM Lasantha Rodrigo, Commander of the Sri Lankan Army visited the Chilaw Bridge Site.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/16/local/915588/lankan-army-appreciates-work-of-indian-army-engineers-in-bridge-restoration-in-jaffna/

[2025-12-16 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Soldiers in ongoing disaster relief recover and return cash and gold jewellery worth Rs. 5 Mn to victim - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka Army personnel engaged in ongoing disaster relief and search operations in Hanguranketha have handed over assets worth more than Rs. 5 million, including Rs. 300,000 in cash, to their rightful owner.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/16/local/915595/soldiers-in-ongoing-disaster-relief-recover-and-return-cash-and-gold-jewellery-worth-rs-5-mn-to-victim/

[2025-12-16 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: Enhancing US-Sri Lanka ties - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka is in a geopolitical hotspot, with both global and regional superpowers eyeing opportunities to engage with Sri Lanka on many fronts. With the increased focus on the Indo Pacific and the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) by all world powers, Sri Lanka finds itself at the intersection of competing interests in terms of defence, investment and in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, even disaster relief.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/16/editorial/915308/enhancing-us-sri-lanka-ties/