[2026-02-09 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Editorial | Tai Po fire highlights need for Hong Kong to allow class actions

Snippet: The introduction of class actions is worth considering as it will make justice more accessible for Hongkongers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3342641/tai-po-fire-highlights-need-hong-kong-allow-class-actions

[2026-02-09 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: UN’s HPP to support 658,000 Ditwah victims - DailyNews

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).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/09/local/947612/uns-hpp-to-support-658000-ditwah-victims/

[2026-02-09 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Fallen power line takes two lives in Galaha - DailyNews

Snippet: A mother and her 14-year-old daughter from Galaha, Nawaneliya have died due to electrocution after they came into contact with a fallen power line which had allegedly collapsed during Cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/09/local/947667/fallen-power-line-takes-two-lives-in-galaha/

[2026-02-09 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Rebuild Pera Donor Conference this week - DailyNews

Snippet: The University of Peradeniya will host the Rebuild Pera Donor Conference to outline the recovery and rehabilitation programme for its structures damaged by Cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/09/local/947494/rebuild-pera-donor-conference-this-week/

[2026-02-09 00:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Memorial for Swiss bar fire victims goes up in flames, damaging tributes

Snippet: Candles likely sparked blaze at the Crans-Montana site for 41 victims. Families express dismay as a condolence book was saved, other items lost

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3342845/memorial-swiss-bar-fire-victims-goes-flames-adding-new-years-tragedy-fallout

[2026-02-08 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How group live-streaming thrives in China, reshapes global industry dynamics

Snippet: With online viewers in command, multi-person entertainment model is taking industry by storm; some stars earn US$390,000 in just one night

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3342248/how-group-live-streaming-thrives-china-reshapes-global-industry-dynamics

[2026-02-08 17:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong government defends estate administrator after Tai Po fire hearing

Snippet: Minister says Hop On Management will be present ‘as necessary’ at future hearings following criticism residents lacked legal representation

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3342810/government-defends-estate-administrators-absence-tai-po-fire-hearing

[2026-02-08 13:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Conservatives storm to victory in Thailand’s election

Snippet: The Bhumjaithai Party is forecast to win nearly 200 seats as People’s Party concedes election

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3342794/thailand-votes-reformists-challenge-conservatives-amid-political-turmoil

[2026-02-07 22:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong district councillor warned after parking illegally in fire exit lane

Snippet: Chau Kit-ying reminded verbally and in writing to act in accordance with public expectations of district councillors, minister says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3342776/hong-kong-district-councillor-warned-after-parking-illegally-fire-exit

[2026-02-07 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Taiwan wants an effective reserve force. Will live-fire drills do the job?

Snippet: Challenges in forging conscripts into fighting force range from inadequate training facilities to eroding public will to defend the island

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3342711/taiwan-wants-train-effective-reserve-force-will-live-fire-drills-do-job

[2026-02-07 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Rabbits can appease the tai sui in the Year of the Horse 2026

Snippet: Rats will clash with the tai sui deity in the Year of the Fire Horse. Fortune-teller Tong Pik-ha reveals how they can improve their fortune

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-zodiac/article/3342508/how-rabbits-can-avoid-bad-luck-year-horse-2026-amid-clash-tai-sui

[2026-02-07 01:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s CLP Power investigates after voltage dip traps dozens in lifts

Snippet: More than 50 reports of people trapped in lifts received by Fire Services Department between 6.30pm and 8pm

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3342721/hong-kongs-clp-power-investigates-after-voltage-dip-traps-dozens-lifts

[2026-02-06 21:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: UN continues to help communities impacted by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka - DailyNews

Snippet: UN Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka, Marc-André Franche, says many families affected by Cyclone Ditwah continue to face serious challenges months after the disaster, particularly those who were already vulnerable.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/06/breaking-news/946822/un-continues-to-help-communities-impacted-by-cyclone-ditwah-in-sri-lanka/

[2026-02-06 19:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: FACT CHECK: VP Sara not named 'mastermind' in flood control corruption by Bong Revilla

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/sara-duterte-not-named-flood-control-mastermind-bong-revilla/

[2026-02-06 16:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Barge catches fire at Yau Ma Tei cargo area, second case in less than a week

Snippet: Blaze on barge carrying recycled metal early on Friday prompts Hong Kong lawmaker to call for stricter safety oversight

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3342616/barge-catches-fire-yau-ma-tei-cargo-area-second-case-less-week

[2026-02-06 16:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Her husband was linked to Philippine flood scandal. Now she returns to limelight

Snippet: Evangelista’s husband, ex-senate president Francis Escudero, is accused of receiving US$2.7 million in kickbacks from flood control projects

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3342588/outrage-philippines-socialite-heart-evangelista-nepo-babies-return-spotlight

[2026-02-06 15:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: President’s Fund allocates Rs. 1.9 billion for schoolchildren affected by Cyclone Ditwah - DailyNews

Snippet: The President’s Fund has allocated Rs. 1.925 billion to provide financial assistance to schoolchildren in all districts affected by Cyclone Ditwah. The aid, which includes a Rs. 10,000 grant per student, has been fully disbursed in several districts, with assistance for remaining areas expected soon.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/06/local/946673/presidents-fund-allocates-rs-1-9-billion-for-schoolchildren-affected-by-cyclone-ditwah/

[2026-02-06 14:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: President to grant Ditwah compensation, launch projects in Kandy today - DailyNews

Snippet: The programme to commence the construction of new houses for individuals whose homes were fully or partially damaged by Cyclone Ditwah in Kandy, together with the awarding of compensation and the launch of several development projects, is scheduled to take place in Kandy under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (6).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/06/local/946530/president-to-grant-ditwah-compensation-launch-projects-in-kandy-today/

[2026-02-06 14:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 400 evacuated after power bank catches fire on Hong Kong MTR train

Snippet: Footage circulating online appears to show black bag on fire and emitting thick white smoke inside train carriage

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3342593/400-evacuated-after-power-bank-catches-fire-hong-kong-mtr-train

[2026-02-06 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Tropical Storm Basyang heads for Central Visayas after hitting Caraga

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/tropical-storm-basyang-update-pagasa-forecast-february-6-2026-8am/

[2026-02-06 06:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Tropical Storm Basyang makes landfall in Surigao del Sur

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/tropical-storm-basyang-update-pagasa-forecast-february-6-2026-2am/

[2026-02-05 23:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Starmer apologises for Mandelson’s Epstein ties amid growing scandal

Snippet: PM Starmer says he was ‘lied to’ regarding Peter Mandelson’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein, firing the ambassador as a misconduct probe begins

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3342550/starmer-apologises-after-mandelson-epstein-ties-spark-uk-political-storm

[2026-02-05 22:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Tropical Storm Basyang slightly strengthens as it nears Surigao del Sur

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/tropical-storm-basyang-update-pagasa-forecast-february-5-2026-5pm/

[2026-02-05 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China builds world’s first 20GW microwave weapon that can fire a 60-second burst

Snippet: Ground-based and compact Chinese technology can disrupt or damage Starlink satellites operating in low Earth orbit

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3342443/chinese-scientists-build-world-first-20gw-microwave-weapon-can-fire-60-second-bursts

[2026-02-05 18:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: First Capital Holdings PLC makes financial contribution to the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund - DailyNews

Snippet: First Capital Holdings PLC has donated LKR. 15 million to the Government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, established to provide relief to communities affected by the cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/05/local/946081/first-capital-holdings-plc-makes-financial-contribution-to-the-rebuilding-sri-lanka-fund/

[2026-02-05 15:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Tropical Storm Basyang expected to drench Caraga, Northern Mindanao

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/tropical-storm-basyang-update-pagasa-forecast-february-5-2026-11am/

[2026-02-05 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Dish in Focus: Ga quay Hoi An at Sep

Snippet: Chef Dobee Lam reimagines Hoi An’s free-range chicken salad as a wood-fired roast at Hong Kong’s Sep, blending Vietnamese street soul with live-fire precision

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3342064/dish-focus-ga-quay-hoi-sep

[2026-02-05 13:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong fire inquiry finds key clues of systemic failures: barrister

Snippet: At the first meeting, residents of Wang Fuk Court call on committee to identify and hold those responsible to account

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3342448/fairness-pledged-hong-kong-residents-seek-answers-tai-po-fire-inquiry

[2026-02-05 12:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Tropical Storm Basyang speeds up as it heads for eastern Mindanao

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/tropical-storm-basyang-update-pagasa-forecast-february-5-2026-8am/

[2026-02-05 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Senior civil servants to face scrutiny in Hong Kong blaze inquiry

Snippet: Senior civil servants and department heads among witnesses to be cross-examined by an independent committee as victims demand accountability

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3342426/senior-civil-servants-face-scrutiny-hong-kong-blaze-inquiry

[2026-02-05 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Oxen can appease the tai sui in the Year of the Horse 2026

Snippet: A fortune-teller shares how Oxen can mitigate the negative effects of clashing with the tai sui deity in the coming Year of the Fire Horse

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-zodiac/article/3342038/how-oxen-can-avoid-bad-luck-year-horse-2026-they-clash-tai-sui

[2026-02-05 02:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Basyang intensifies into tropical storm east of Surigao del Sur

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/tropical-storm-basyang-update-pagasa-forecast-february-4-2026-11pm/

[2026-02-04 21:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Congressman Edvic Yap, implicated in flood control scandal, resigns

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/act-cis-congressman-edvic-yap-resigns/

[2026-02-04 20:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Where is the ceasefire?’: Israeli strikes kill 21 Palestinians in Gaza

Snippet: More than 530 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire since an October ceasefire, as Gaza health officials decry the ‘continued genocidal war’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3342381/israeli-strikes-kill-17-palestinians-mostly-women-and-children-gaza-ceasefire-crumbles

[2026-02-04 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Acid test for Govt - DailyNews

Snippet: In rebuilding the country after cyclone Ditwah which caused an estimated US $ 4.1 billion in damages, the government has a hard time ahead. In financing the rebuilding tasks, it has to be mindful of the parameters of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme which has put a cap on spending and set macroeconomic targets.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/04/general-opinion/945271/acid-test-for-govt/

[2026-02-03 21:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Red-faced Hong Kong school sorry after teacher cites Tai Po blaze in fire drill

Snippet: MKMCF Ma Chan Duen Hey Memorial College says one of its staff used ‘inappropriate language and expressions’ and expresses deepest apologies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3342253/red-faced-hong-kong-school-sorry-after-teacher-cites-tai-po-blaze-fire-drill

[2026-02-03 20:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Bowman hopes Storm Rider can rise to the occasion in the Million Challenge finale

Snippet: Regal Gem, King Miles, Helene Feeling, Romantic Son and Silvery Breeze are the other five in contention for the lucrative bonus

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3342242/hugh-bowman-hopes-storm-rider-can-rise-occasion-million-challenge-bid-happy-valley

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 85% of insurance claims related to Tai Po fire settled, totalling HK$510 million

Snippet: Hong Kong’s Insurance Authority says insurers have settled more than 1,000 claims related to damages caused by deadly blaze last November

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3342235/85-insurance-claims-related-tai-po-fire-settled-totalling-hk510-million

[2026-02-03 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Rats can appease the tai sui in the Year of the Horse 2026

Snippet: Rats will clash with the tai sui deity in the Year of the Fire Horse. Fortune-teller Tong Pik-ha reveals how they can improve their fortune

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-zodiac/article/3342034/how-rats-can-appease-tai-sui-year-horse-2026-and-what-watch-out

[2026-02-03 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Rs. 45.5Mn relief granted to cyclone-hit Northern Inland Fisherfolk - DailyNews

Snippet: A special cheque-awarding ceremony to distribute Rs. 45.52 million in relief assistance to inland fisherfolk in Northern Province, who were affected by the Cyclone Ditwah and subsequent flooding, was held recently in Colombo, under the patronage of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/03/local/944322/rs-45-5mn-relief-granted-to-cyclone-hit-northern-inland-fisherfolk/

[2026-02-03 03:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Russian captain found guilty in fatal North Sea tanker crash

Snippet: Vladimir Motin, 59, will be sentenced on Thursday for 2025 crash that caused the death of crew member and sparked a massive fire

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3342153/russian-captain-found-guilty-over-crew-members-death-us-tanker-crash

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese hydrogel coating boosts solar panel output by 13%, ideal for hot regions

Snippet: Researchers say cooling innovation can lower temperature of overheated ‘hotspots’ on solar cells that can cause panel failure and fire risk

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3341723/chinese-teams-hydrogel-coating-boosts-solar-panel-power-output-13-ideal-hot-regions

[2026-02-02 07:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: It’s ‘raining Iguanas’ in Florida as record cold snap bites southern US

Snippet: Temperatures hit record lows in the normally mild Sunshine State as much of the US digs out from a monster winter storm

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3342026/us-winter-weather-leads-heavy-snow-cancelled-flights-and-florida-falling-iguanas

[2026-02-02 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Public satisfied with post Ditwah relief response - SSA - DailyNews

Snippet: There is a high level of public satisfaction in the response of Governmental and non-Governmental agencies in the aftershock of Cyclone Ditwah and with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in particular, according to a recent survey conducted by the Social Scientists’ Association (SSA), Colombo.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/02/breaking-news/943871/public-satisfied-with-post-ditwah-relief-response-ssa/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: SL Permanent Mission in Geneva continues to mobilise disaster relief assistance - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lankans living in Switzerland joined with the Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka to provide essential supplies following the devastating impact of Cyclone Ditwah. A consignment of disaster relief items including high pressure cleaners, kitchen utensil sets, sanitary items, cleaning items, baby care products, school bags, clothes etc. was air-lifted with the support extended by AERO Logistics in Zurich for immediate transport to the Disaster Management Centre in Colombo, on January 11.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/02/local/943865/sl-permanent-mission-in-geneva-continues-to-mobilise-disaster-relief-assistance/

[2026-02-01 13:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: India sends another batch of Bailey bridges to reconnect cyclone-hit areas in Sri Lank - DailyNews

Snippet: India has dispatched an additional consignment of 10 Bailey bridges to Sri Lanka to support ongoing reconstruction efforts following damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah, the Ministry of External Affairs of India announced.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/01/local/943464/india-sends-another-batch-of-bailey-bridges-to-reconnect-cyclone-hit-areas-in-sri-lank/

[2026-02-01 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Horses can appease the tai sui in the Year of the Horse 2026

Snippet: Horses will be at odds with the tai sui deity in the Year of the Fire Horse. Fortune-teller Tong Pik-ha shares how they can avoid bad luck

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/chinese-zodiac/article/3341802/how-horses-can-appease-tai-sui-year-horse-2026-and-what-watch-out

[2026-02-01 02:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: My Take | Tai Po fire victims are not being served well by the inaction on class actions

Snippet: It has been two decades since moves began to bring such cases to Hong Kong. Any resolution will likely come too late for Wang Fuk Court residents

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/article/3341965/tai-po-fire-victims-are-not-being-served-well-inaction-class-actions

[2026-01-31 16:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Perfect Storm’ city mourns after fishing boat sinks off US’ oldest fishing port

Snippet: The Lily Jean’s captain, Gus Sanfilippo, and his crew were featured in an episode of the History Channel show ‘Nor’Easter Men’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3341927/search-continues-frigid-atlantic-6-crew-after-noreaster-men-fishing-boat-sinks

[2026-01-31 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Montana National Guard medical, engineering team here to assist recovery - DailyNews

Snippet: The US Embassy in Sri Lanka welcomed a team of engineers and medical professionals from the Montana National Guard as they engaged with counterparts from Sri Lanka’s Disaster Management Centre (DMC) and other Government agencies to assess damage to health facilities and critical infrastructure following Cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/31/local/943263/montana-national-guard-medical-engineering-team-here-to-assist-recovery/