[2025-12-03 16:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Financial Times

Title: AI in Practice

Snippet: In the first AI in Practice report: Complete rethink of business models needed to realise benefits; Robots promise to take the grunt work out of lab experiments; Professional services firms in search of competitive edge and military chiefs aim to reshape the battlefield

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/reports/AI-in-practice

[2025-12-03 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Financial Times

Title: Military aims to use AI to reshape the battlefield

Snippet: PublishedDecember 3 2025

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/e6feb06e-2fef-4966-8dde-a97df69dce52

[2025-12-03 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese military issues new rules to ‘prioritise strict political discipline’

Snippet: Effective in January, latest revisions come amid Beijing’s anti-corruption campaign that has led to recent downfall of several top generals

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3334947/chinese-military-issues-new-rules-prioritise-strict-political-discipline

[2025-12-03 12:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: No fog, no war. Hegseth's war crimes put Australian soldiers at risk - Michael West

Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/no-fog-no-war-hegseths-war-crimes-put-australian-soldiers-at-risk/

[2025-12-03 10:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump’s defence chief says he didn’t see survivors or watch second boat strike

Snippet: A lethal follow-up attack on an alleged drug-carrying vessel has sparked concern about the legality of the strikes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3334972/trump-defence-chief-hegseth-says-he-didnt-see-survivors-or-watch-second-strike-boat

[2025-12-03 08:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ProPublica

Title: The Inside Story of How the Navy Spent Billions on the “Little Crappy Ship”

Snippet: In July 2016, warships from more than two dozen nations gathered off the coasts of Hawaii and Southern California to join the United States in the world’s largest naval exercise. The United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Korea and others sent hundreds of destroyers, aircraft carriers and warplanes. They streamed in long lines across the ocean, symbols of power and prestige.

Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/how-navy-spent-billions-littoral-combat-ship

[2025-12-03 07:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: US-Europe tussle over Ukraine peace deal with Moscow - DailyNews

Snippet: Have European great powers pushed their anti-Moscow war-mongering too far that they cannot backtrack alongside Washington without losing domestic electoral credibility? Or will a European shift from NATO belligerence be actually domestically popular?

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/03/general-opinion/906838/us-europe-tussle-over-ukraine-peace-deal-with-moscow/

[2025-12-03 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: When nature strikes, we need unity, not debate - DailyNews

Snippet: Hundreds of people remain missing after devastating heavy rainfall and catastrophic mudslides ravaged the country in what authorities are calling the deadliest natural disaster the nation has faced in years. The true scale of the destruction in the worst-affected central region was gradually emerging on Sunday as emergency relief workers worked tirelessly to clear roads obstructed by fallen trees, debris, and massive mudslides that have cut off entire communities from vital aid and communication.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/03/features/906828/when-nature-strikes-we-need-unity-not-debate/

[2025-12-03 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Navy continues countrywide Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief efforts - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sri Lanka Navy continued its Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations on Monday (01), extending vital support to communities affected by the recent floods. These efforts included the provision of medical care, dry rations, drinking water and the restoration of essential services in affected areas.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/03/local/907283/navy-continues-countrywide-humanitarian-assistance-and-disaster-relief-efforts/

[2025-12-03 03:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Zehntausende demonstrieren in Bulgarien gegen Korruption

Snippet: In Bulgarien sind am Montag zehntausende Menschen bei regierungskritischen Protesten gegen Korruption und geplante Steuererhöhungen auf die Straßen gegangen. Die Demonstration auf dem Parlamentsplatz in der Hauptstadt Sofia war die größte Kundgebung seit Jahren. Mit Rufen wie "Mafia" und "Rücktritt" forderten die Teilnehmenden einen politischen Neuanfang.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/proteste-in-bulgarien-demonstration-korruption-euro-beitritt-sofia-regierung-rumen-radev/a-74979535

[2025-12-03 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Taiwan eyes bigger military budget to counter China threat

Snippet: Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te last week outlined a plan to invest an additional $40 billion (around €34.4 billion) in a special defense budget for the next eight years to develop an advanced defense system to counter China.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/taiwan-china-threat-military-defense-spending/a-74965676

[2025-12-03 02:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: خواجه آصف: د طالبانو د درک کولو په برخه کې مو تېروتنه کړې

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/ps/khawaja-asif-pakistani-defense-minister-in-berlin-taliban/video-74978305

[2025-12-03 01:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Bundesliga: Dortmund gewinnt Verfolgerduell in Leverkusen

Snippet: Borussia Dortmunds Trainer Niko Kovac sprach von einem "harten Stück Arbeit", sein Mittelfeldregisseur Julian Brandt meinte: "Das war ein verdammt wichtiger Sieg, in einem Spiel, das am Ende nochmal spannend wurde."

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/bundesliga-dortmund-gewinnt-verfolgerduell-in-leverkusen/a-74947526

[2025-12-02 23:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: war

Snippet: Fact Check FACT CHECK: Videos of China attacking PH with missiles are AI-generated Middle East Pope urges Middle East to reject ‘horror of war’ at end of first overseas trip Dec 2, 2025 8:51 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Middle East Hamas hands over hostage bodies after Israel threatens aid cut Oct 15, 2025 10:30 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Middle East 2 years

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/war/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Taiwan opposition blocks US$40 billion defence budget, prompting DPP protests

Snippet: KMT and TPP say William Lai’s government is seeking a ‘blank cheque’ and demand details of procurement plans before proposal can be reviewed

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3334936/taiwan-opposition-blocks-us40-billion-defence-budget-prompting-protests-ruling-dpp

[2025-12-02 21:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Nigeria's defense minister resigns amid security crisis

Snippet: Nigeria's defense minister Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has resigned, the presidency said on Monday, with immediate effect.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/nigerias-defense-minister-resigns-amid-security-crisis/a-74975544

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Real Steel’: PLA unveils motion-controlled combat robot to 13 countries

Snippet: Chinese and foreign military cadets test bomb disposal robot using voice commands and discuss ethical boundaries of AI in war: state media

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3334906/real-steel-pla-unveils-motion-controlled-fight-robot-13-foreign-militaries

[2025-12-02 20:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Canada to sign up to flagship EU defense credit fund

Snippet: The EU and Canada announced on Monday that agreement had been reached on allowing Ottawa to participate in Europe's €150 billion ($174 billion) SAFE defense financing instrument.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/canada-eu-safe-defense/a-74978307

[2025-12-02 20:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Mary Kostakidis. Forced to argue against Israel's war in an Australian court - Michael West

Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/mary-kostakidis-forced-to-argue-against-israels-war-in-an-australian-court/

[2025-12-02 20:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Netanyahu's pardon request tests Israel's political unity

Snippet: The news hit the headlines in Israel without warning: On Sunday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked President Isaac Herzog to grant him a preemptive pardon, ending his corruption trial. It would be a highly controversial, almost unprecedented move, as presidential pardons are usually only granted after a conviction.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/israel-benjamin-netanyahu-pardon-corruption-political-unity-gaza-war/a-74970873

[2025-12-02 19:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As India prepares for missile test, presence of Chinese ships marks power jostle

Snippet: At least four such Chinese vessels have been spotted in the strategic Indian Ocean recently, according to media reports

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3334904/india-prepares-missile-test-presence-chinese-survey-vessels-marks-power-jostle

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese and Japanese coastguard ships confront each other near disputed islands

Snippet: The incident comes at a time of heightened tension after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi angered Beijing with her comments on Taiwan

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3334866/chinese-and-japanese-coastguard-ships-fresh-confrontation-near-disputed-diaoyu-islands

[2025-12-02 16:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Marcos reinstates, promotes discharged army captain who lost eyesight in military operation

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/video-marcos-reinstates-promotes-discharged-army-captain-jerome-jacuba/

[2025-12-02 15:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Simplified procedure for clearing disaster relief from abroad - DailyNews

Snippet: Anyone who is willing to help Sri Lanka at this difficult moment, may send such assistance consigned to “Secretary, Ministry of Defense, Disaster Management Center (DMC), Vidya Mawatha, Colombo 07”. Such goods will be cleared from Customs free from all duties and levies by the DMC at their cost.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/02/local/906494/simplified-procedure-for-clearing-disaster-relief-from-abroad/

[2025-12-02 15:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: White House defends ‘double-tap’ US attack on alleged drug boat as lawful

Snippet: US military operation on September 2 killed 11 people, including those who survived the initial strike, raising accusations of a possible war crime

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3334858/white-house-defends-double-tap-us-attack-alleged-drug-boat-lawful

[2025-12-02 14:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘No calm in Beirut’ as more Israeli strikes expected after Hezbollah ultimatum

Snippet: Israel’s ultimatum to Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah by New Year’s Eve is more about political pressure than an invasion plan, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3334841/israel-sets-deadline-hezbollah-disarmament-can-lebanon-deliver

[2025-12-02 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: PLA’s drone carrier on fast track to deployment with apparent second sea trial

Snippet: A vessel believed to be the Sichuan, a key asset for potential amphibious operations against Taiwan, departs Shanghai shipyard

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3334778/plas-type-076-drone-carrier-fast-track-deployment-apparent-second-sea-trial

[2025-12-02 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Did the US play a ‘critical role’ in triggering China-India war 6 decades ago?

Snippet: Study highlights Washington’s efforts to divide the two countries during the Cold War and its policies on Tibet

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3334785/what-role-did-us-play-run-1962-war-between-china-and-india

[2025-12-02 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: North Korea unveils new missiles, angles for Russian jets amid Ukraine war deal

Snippet: Analysts say the event served a dual purpose: grooming Kim’s potential successor and angling for Russian jets as payment for Ukraine war aid

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3334766/north-koreas-kim-flaunts-daughter-air-power-hunt-russian-fighter-jets

[2025-12-02 09:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: D-Notice. Australia seeks UK defence advice on censoring 'servile' media - Michael West

Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/d-notice-australia-seeks-uk-defence-advice-on-censoring-servile-media/

[2025-12-02 08:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Alleged CEO killer tries to exclude evidence from US murder trial

Snippet: Luigi Mangione’s defence argues police conducted an illegal warrantless search of his backpack, threatening his right to a fair trial

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3334822/luigi-mangione-fights-exclude-evidence-trial-murder-unitedhealthcare-ceo

[2025-12-02 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Coordinated search for missing sailors continues - DailyNews

Snippet: Continuous operations are being conducted to search for the five Sri Lanka Navy officers who went missing during a flood risk mitigation operation in the Chalai area.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/02/local/906405/coordinated-search-for-missing-sailors-continues/

[2025-12-02 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Navy’s relief efforts deliver respite to 10,099 people affected by adverse weather islandwide - DailyNews

Snippet: In light of the nationwide disaster caused by severe weather conditions, the Sri Lanka Navy has been carrying out extensive relief operations across the island since November 22, ‘25. As of Nov 30, the Navy has assisted 10,099 individuals through its humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts spanning all provinces, and these operations are still ongoing.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/02/local/906297/navys-relief-efforts-deliver-respite-to-10099-people-affected-by-adverse-weather-islandwide/

[2025-12-02 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Over 150 individuals saved from floodwaters in Illuppukadavai, Settikulam - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sri Lanka Navy rescued 157 persons affected by flooding in the Illuppukadavai and Settikulam areas of Mannar, following heavy rainfall on Sunday (November 30). The rescue operations ensured that all those impacted were safely relocated and provided with essential relief.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/02/local/906330/over-150-individuals-saved-from-floodwaters-in-illuppukadavai-settikulam/

[2025-12-02 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Navy rescues 309 people following Mavil Aru tank embankment breach - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sri Lanka Navy continues extensive rescue and relief operations in the areas affected by the flooding triggered by the breach of a section of the Mavil Aru tank embankment in Trincomalee on November 30, following heavy rainfall. As of yesterday (01), Naval teams have safely evacuated 309 affected residents from the Muttur area and relocated them to the Galkanda Viharaya, Muttur, for shelter.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/02/local/906373/navy-rescues-309-people-following-mavil-aru-tank-embankment-breach/

[2025-12-02 04:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China bristles as Japan weighs missile export to Philippines

Snippet: Japan’s possible sale of Type 03 missiles to Manila comes as Tokyo moves to loosen arms-export rules, raising fresh concerns in China

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3334815/beijing-bristles-japan-weighs-missile-export-philippines

[2025-12-02 03:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Pakistan hands army chief vast powers and lifetime immunity

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/pakistan-army-asim-munir-expands-powers/video-74968526

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

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Images of War

Snippet: To this day, the killing has left many questions unanswered.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/images-of-war-the-life-and-death-of-photographer-anja-niedringhaus/a-74700749

[2025-12-01 21:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Breakthrough needed in German-Polish relations

Snippet: When Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and their two cabinets meet in Berlin for intergovernmental consultations on Monday, the intention is that talks will focus above all on present-day problems and future solutions, especially in relation to Russia's war in Ukraine, NATO's eastern flank, migration, security and infrastructure.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/breakthrough-needed-in-german-polish-relations/a-74963468

[2025-12-01 21:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: افغانستان کې د بریتانیا پوځ د جنګي جنایتونو د څېړنې غوښتنه

Snippet: د رويټرز خبري آژانس په حواله په افغانستان کې دغو بریتانوي ځواکونو د خپلې قوماندانۍ د سلسله مراتب علم او پوهاوي باوجود د تورنو کسانو له محاکمې پرته یا خپلسري وژنې کړي دي.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/ps/ex-officer-tells-inquiry-uk-military-committed-war-crimes-in-afghanistan/a-74964512

[2025-12-01 20:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Kyiv apartment block hit in deadly Russian missile strike

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/ukraine-kyiv-missile-strike-2025-russia-kiev-attack/video-74959753

[2025-12-01 20:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Badulla–Passara main road reopens for essential services after landslides - DailyNews

Snippet: The Badulla–Passara main road has been reopened to traffic to allow essential services to reach communities affected by recent landslides. Several sections of the road had been blocked, preventing government officials, the military, and police from accessing displaced residents.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/01/uncategorized/905883/badulla-passara-main-road-reopens-for-essential-services-after-landslides/

[2025-12-01 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Russia is targeting the Philippines with Ukraine mercenary claims

Snippet: As Moscow wages an information war far from the battlefields of Ukraine, an improbable front has opened up in Southeast Asia

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3334731/russia-claims-filipino-troops-are-fighting-ukraine-manila-calls-it-fake-news

[2025-12-01 17:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka receives two rapid field hospital systems from India - DailyNews

Snippet: A special aircraft of the Indian Air Force carrying two makeshift field hospital systems, along with essential medicines, medical equipment, and a team of Indian military doctors, arrived at Katunayake Airport last night (30).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/01/local/905834/sri-lanka-receives-two-rapid-field-hospital-systems-from-india/

[2025-12-01 15:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Soldiers deployed in Sri Lanka, Indonesia as Asian flood toll tops 1,000

Snippet: Indonesia sent three warships carrying aid while Sri Lanka used military helicopters to reach people stranded by flooding

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3334722/military-deployed-sri-lanka-indonesia-floods-kill-nearly-1000-across-asia

[2025-12-01 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: India’s looming BrahMos missile deal with Indonesia challenges US-China binary

Snippet: New Delhi is emerging as a serious alternative security partner for Southeast Asia, offering hi-tech arms without ‘hegemonic baggage’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3334719/indias-looming-us450-million-brahmos-deal-indonesia-challenges-us-china-binary

[2025-12-01 15:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Navy conducts major rescue, saves over 300 people after Mavil Aru tank embankment breach - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sri Lanka Navy has evacuated 309 residents affected by severe flooding in the Muthur area after a section of the Mavil Aru tank embankment gave way yesterday (30) due to intense rainfall.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/01/local/905739/navy-conducts-major-rescue-saves-over-300-people-after-mavil-aru-tank-embankment-breach/

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

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: SIPRI: War in Ukraine boosts arms manufacturers' profits

Snippet: Arms manufacturers have never earned as much as they did in 2024. This is according to a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) on the 100 most important arms manufacturers worldwide. Their revenues from the sale of weapons and military services amounted to $679 billion (€582 billion) last year.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/sipri-war-in-ukraine-boosts-arms-manufacturers-profits/a-74941558

[2025-12-01 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Vigilance, the best weapon - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lankan people are extremely ignorant. We can understand how ignorant they are by watching their behaviour these days. Bad weather hit Sri Lanka early last week and thereafter the entire country watched every night through the television news how people suffered and died due to landslides, fallen trees etc.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/01/general-opinion/905430/vigilance-the-best-weapon-2/

[2025-12-01 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Pakistan Navy ship assists Sri Lanka - DailyNews

Snippet: The Pakistan Navy ship PNS Saif, at present at the Colombo Port for the International Fleet Review 2025, moved at once to conduct humanitarian relief operations.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/01/local/905586/pakistan-navy-ship-assists-sri-lanka/