Topic: Natural Disasters — Neutral reports only
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[2026-02-18 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva commenced her official engagements in Sri Lanka with field visits to areas affected by Cyclone Ditwah, inspecting damage and interacting with impacted communities as part of efforts to support recovery and long term resilience. Georgieva visited the Mawathura village in the Udapalatha Divisional Secretariat Division, one of the most sensitive zones impacted by the national disaster, to inspect the site of a landslide triggered during Cyclone Ditwah.
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[2026-02-18 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Foreign Affairs, Foreign employment, and Tourism Minister said that Sri Lanka expects to record three million tourist arrivals in the year 2026.
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[2026-02-17 17:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Horses, Rats, Oxen and Rabbits clash with the tai sui in the Year of the Fire Horse. Here’s how you can mitigate the adverse effects
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[2026-02-17 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Soothsayers warn of potential volatility in coming lunar year, with city having to navigate geopolitical tensions even as its economy improves
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[2026-02-17 06:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Train services on the Puttalam line which were suspended due to damage from Cyclone Ditwah, fully resumed operations yesterday with trains running from Colombo Fort to Puttalam.
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[2026-02-17 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Two computer laboratories of the Management Faculty at the Peradeniya University were completely destroyed by flooding following Cyclone Ditwa. All computers and related equipment were damaged beyond repair, causing inconvenience to students for several months.
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[2026-02-16 23:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-02-16 21:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-02-16 21:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Top 5 News Today DPWH wants criminal charges, detention for Curlee Discaya | The wRap Philippine News Jinggoy Estrada, Manuel Bonoan barred from leaving PH over flood control complaints Feb 16, 2026 6:50 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Voices [Rappler’s Best] The Davao Boys and the Ilocano cronies Feb 16, 2026 6:00 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Philippine News LIVESTREAM: Senate blue ribbon committee
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[2026-02-16 21:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Heavy rain and strong winds disrupted flights, trains and ferries, forcing the closure of roads across large parts of New Zealand’s North Island on Monday (Feb 16), while snapping power links to tens of thousands.
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[2026-02-16 16:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: One man was found dead in a submerged vehicle on a highway after heavy rains and strong winds lashed the North Island over the weekend
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[2026-02-16 16:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Train services along the Colombo–Puttalam railway line resumed fully early this morning (16) after weeks of disruption caused by Cyclone Ditwah, restoring passenger travel across the entire route.
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[2026-02-16 14:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-02-16 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: This year dawned with some headlines that only come out of a horror movie: Sri Lanka being devasted by the hurricane Ditwah, the US invading Venezuela, US military kidnapping a head of state with threats of invasions of Greenland, the release of Epstein files exposing a world of greedy, power hungry and sick men who trafficked children and abused them.
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[2026-02-16 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Train services on the Puttalam railway line which were disrupted due to damages to the railway line during Cyclone Ditwah will resume today (16).
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[2026-02-16 00:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: For long, China was a magnet for America’s rhetorical aggression. Now, it is the Europeans who are under fire
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[2026-02-15 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Activities such as a Free Dress Day helped students raise money to help the community, including victims of the deadly Tai Po fire
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[2026-02-14 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: A lawyers association has filed a legal complaint against French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot over his accusations against UN Palestinian rights rapporteur Francesca Albanese regarding alleged remarks she made about Israel.
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[2026-02-14 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A high level meeting held at the Presidential secretariat under the patronage of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Minister, Ananda Wijepala and Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake on Thursday conducted a comprehensive review of the progress of cyclone Ditwah Resettlement program in Kurunegala, Kegalle, Badulla districts and the Central Province.
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[2026-02-13 20:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Home affairs chief Alice Mak to warn councillors to uphold public expectations, with Poon Chi-shing the latest to come under fire amid recent traffic breaches
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[2026-02-13 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Abolishing the much maligned travel tax is a good start but the whole system needs an overhaul, critics say
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[2026-02-13 18:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Miles Kwan, who was arrested after launching a petition calling on the government to meet four demands following the blaze, claims he has been expelled
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[2026-02-13 16:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Government must overcome three major challenges, including dealing with insurance issues tied to property rights and potential legal disputes, John Lee says
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[2026-02-13 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Saddle up for some thrilling horse-related spectacles and experiences with our top picks from around the world
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[2026-02-13 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: SBS News
Snippet: Separately, the horse and fire both represent speed and energy. Together, they create an especially potent combination. Source: SBS News / Rosemary Vasquez-Brown
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[2026-02-13 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Maha Bodhi Society of India hosted a commemorative event titled “Thank You Bharat” on Sunday, 8 February 2026, at the Buddha Vihara in New Delhi, to acknowledge India’s humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah. The State Minister for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita was the chief guest at the event in which Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to India, Mahishini Colonne, also participated.
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[2026-02-13 05:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Cabinet Secretary Chris Wormald is the third senior aide to depart in recent days
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[2026-02-13 02:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-02-12 15:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Can purported text messages yet to be released to the public be the smoking gun that directly ties Marcos to the flood control corruption scandal?
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[2026-02-12 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Lack of communication by government on aid plans often adds stress to heavy workload, they say
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[2026-02-11 23:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Fact Check FACT CHECK: Sandro Marcos remains House majority leader; no SC ruling against him Philippine News In the Public Square: Sandro’s anti-fake news trap Feb 11, 2026 8:01 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied In-depth After flood control mess, NIA chief’s daughter transfers ownership of $1.2-M Las Vegas house Feb 9, 2026 5:55 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Philippine News House leadership refers impeachment
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[2026-02-11 15:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – Ombudsman Boying Remulla said his investigators are finding it hard to get the Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALNs) of House members.
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[2026-02-11 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Opener Sahibzada Farhan made brisk knock of 73 in 41 balls as Pakistan invited to bat first scored 190 for 9 wickets in 20 overs against USA in their T-20 World Cup group fixture played at SSC grounds, Colombo yesterday which is the first night T-20 International after installing the flood lights at this venue.
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[2026-02-11 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A 17-year-old youth died from gunshot injuries in the head after Police opened fire at a van that allegedly failed to stop at Police checkpoints in the Jaffna islands area during the early hours of Tuesday.
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[2026-02-11 01:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-02-11 01:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Newsbreak Podcasts and Videos The alleged evidence implicating Marcos in flood control kickbacks Philippine News Lawmakers say they saw ‘messages’ showing Marcos knowledge of flood control kickbacks Feb 10, 2026 10:07 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Philippine News Marcos officially secures 1-year protection from impeachment Feb 10, 2026 4:52 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Newsbreak Podcasts and Videos What’s new in refiled impeachment complaints
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[2026-02-10 20:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Two teams of firefighters called to scene after fire breaks out in a switch room
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[2026-02-10 16:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: But chief executive says government task force faces challenges in addressing families’ varying needs
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[2026-02-10 15:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A 17-year-old youth from Vadukottai has died after police opened fire on a vehicle during a pursuit in the Kayts police division this morning (10).
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[2026-02-10 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The official Validation and Finalisation Workshop for the Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) on the impact of Cyclone Ditwah was held yesterday (9) at the BMICH, chaired by Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd).
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[2026-02-10 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation Life Limited (SLICLL) and Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Limited (SLICGI) extended support to families affected by the recent ‘Ditwah’ cyclone through a special contribution raised internally across both organisations.
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[2026-02-10 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Alpha Fire Services PLC unveiled its new logo at the Head Office in Colombo on January 22, in the presence of the Company’s Board of Directors and legendary Cricketer Aravinda De Silva, was present with the management team and employees, making the event a collective celebration of the company’s transformation and future organisation.
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[2026-02-10 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: US accusations about secret Chinese nuclear tests surface amid arms race anxieties, but Beijing says concerns over its weapons are all hype
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[2026-02-09 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-02-09 20:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-02-09 16:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-02-09 15:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation Life Limited (SLICLL) and Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Limited (SLICGI) extended support to families affected by the recent ‘Ditwah’ cyclone through a special contribution raised internally across both organisations.
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[2026-02-09 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Authorities will submit draft law by end of year to strengthen enforcement and free up resources for more complex cases
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[2026-02-09 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The introduction of class actions is worth considering as it will make justice more accessible for Hongkongers
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[2026-02-09 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Humanitarian Priorities Plan (HPP) launched by the United Nations office in Colombo to support 658,000 of the most vulnerable people affected by cyclone Ditwah has received US$ 22.4 million out of the required funding of US$ 35.3 million to implement the HPP, by last Friday (6).
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