Topic: Natural Disasters — Neutral reports only
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[2026-02-01 02:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
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
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[2026-01-31 16:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Lily Jean’s captain, Gus Sanfilippo, and his crew were featured in an episode of the History Channel show ‘Nor’Easter Men’
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[2026-01-31 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2026-01-30 18:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Luzon Ex-rivals Marcos, Robredo reunite to address Naga City’s flood crisis Philippine News Mission accomplished? What the ICI did — and missed Jan 30, 2026 3:06 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Visayas Heavy rain, floods, landslides hit Northern Samar, prompt evacuations Jan 6, 2026 11:27 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Mindanao Heavy rain triggers first widespread flooding of 2026 in Cagayan de Oro Jan
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[2026-01-30 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: IMF team here to assess cyclone damage Travelled out of Colombo to observe conditions on the ground Noted strong public appreciation for Govt’s actions
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[2026-01-30 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Amid record-setting cold, the US president says he personally requested Russia halt energy strikes as peace talks prepare to resume
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[2026-01-30 02:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
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[2026-01-29 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-01-29 21:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Competition Commission-led operation marks watchdog’s first major enforcement action since deadly Tai Po blaze last November
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[2026-01-29 15:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘All those injured in the fire and admitted to public hospitals under the Hospital Authority will receive full fee waivers for necessary treatment,’ spokesman says
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[2026-01-29 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The deep-rooted problems in building management, including bid-rigging, inflated costs and slack supervision, must be resolved once and for all
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[2026-01-29 07:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Minneapolis tensions deepen again as the US president accuses mayor of ‘playing with fire’
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[2026-01-29 07:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A meeting between representatives of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), who arrived in Sri Lanka to assess the damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah, and President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday (28).
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[2026-01-29 06:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Evan Papageorgiou visited Colombo from January 22 to 28 to hold discussions on the impact of Cyclone Ditwah. At the conclusion of the visit, Papageorgiou issued the following statement:
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[2026-01-29 02:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: When a typhoon hits Hong KongWhat happens when a typhoon hits Hong Kong? From the science behind a T10 signal to how the city copes, this story explores the anatomy of a storm and its impact on the city.
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[2026-01-28 18:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Authorities turn to new technology as part of efforts to enhance fire safety following the deadly Tai Po blaze
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[2026-01-28 18:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation has wrapped up its visit to Sri Lanka following a comprehensive study of the economic and social fallout from Cyclone Ditwah.
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[2026-01-28 16:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Religious Affairs Minister Zulkifli Hasan has come under fire for claiming in parliament that work stress turns people gay
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[2026-01-28 15:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: At least 15 workers hold banners and chant slogans outside Baguio Villa in Hong Kong’s Pok Fu Lam, with two scaling scaffolding
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[2026-01-28 11:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-01-28 07:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that all religious sites damaged by cyclone Ditwah will be rebuilt while fully preserving their historical and cultural significance.
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[2026-01-28 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A new circular has been issued by the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development to provide relief to micro, small and self-employed businesses affected by the emergency situation caused by Cyclone Ditwah.
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[2026-01-28 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday (26) decided to call for investment proposals to implement the proposed public recreational zone,”the Frolic Island Recreational Hub”, along the banks of the Diyawanna Oya, as part of a broader initiative to enhance urban recreation and strengthen flood mitigation in the Colombo metropolitan area, Cabinet Spokesman and Health and Mass Media Minister Dr.
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[2026-01-27 20:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasised today (27) the need to rebuild the nation by restoring vital human relationships, highlighting the importance of bonds between government officials and citizens, the Maha Sangha and Dayaka Sabha, and teachers and students. He noted that the Maha Sangha and other religious leaders have been entrusted with a significant role in this process.
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[2026-01-27 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-01-27 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Philippine News Reward for Atong Ang’s arrest now at P20 million Fact Check FACT CHECK: DILG’s Remulla not resigning from Marcos Cabinet over flood control mess Jan 27, 2026 3:30 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Business EEI acquires Island Cove operator for P2.8 billion Oct 16, 2025 3:16 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Editorials [EDITORIAL] Bakit fail ang sugal ni Marcos kay Torre Sep
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[2026-01-27 17:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hong Kong leader says government is analysing feedback from 90 per cent of homeowners affected by the blaze that killed 168 and displaced nearly 5,000
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[2026-01-27 14:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: At least 29 deaths have been attributed to the storm nationwide, according to the Associated Press.
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[2026-01-27 13:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-01-27 08:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Bombardier Challenger 650 crashed while taking off at Bangor International Airport
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[2026-01-27 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Officials informed Parliamentarians that 16 banks have come forward to provide working capital loans required for the rapid restarting of micro-, small-, and medium-scale enterprises (MSMEs) affected by Cyclone Ditwah.
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[2026-01-27 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The catastrophic economic footprint of Cyclone Ditwah has been quantified at a staggering $4.1 billion, forcing a sobering recalibration of Sri Lanka’s 2026 outlook.
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[2026-01-27 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: To rapidly restore religious sites damaged by Cyclone Ditwah and make them available for worship and other religious activities, the government will launch the National programme “Godanagamu Adhishtanaye Sanhinda”, under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The Programme will be coordinated by the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs and is scheduled to commence today (27) at 10:00 a.m.
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[2026-01-27 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Insurance General (SLICGL) and Sri Lanka Insurance Life Limited (SLICLL) has launched an islandwide programme to support communities devastated by the recent floods.
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[2026-01-27 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: AIA Insurance Lanka recently executed the next phase of its community relief programme, ‘AIA Divimagata Piyapath, Senehase Gamana’, mobilising a nationwide effort to provide essential school supplies and stationery for the new academic year to children in communities impacted by Cyclone Ditwah.
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[2026-01-27 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A fire in the basement of a hotel in Pakistan’s Eastern city of Lahore on Saturday killed at least three people and injured eight others, rescue officials said.
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[2026-01-27 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A group of men opened fire at a soccer field in the central Mexican State of Guanajuato, killing at least 11 people and wounding 12 more, authorities said.
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[2026-01-27 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong said that China will provide full support to Sri Lanka in rebuilding its economy and infrastructure, following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah.
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[2026-01-26 20:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: An impeachment complaint against Marcos refers to the channelling of health insurance funds to flood control projects
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[2026-01-26 18:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A 5.5-magnitude earthquake jolted Diebu County in Gansu Province at 2:56 p.m. Monday (Beijing Time): China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).
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[2026-01-26 17:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: В США в результате мощного зимнего шторма более 1 млн домохозяйств остались без электроснабжения, а в ряде штатов зафиксированы смертельные случаи, сообщили власти в воскресенье, 25 января. Власти по меньшей мере 20 штатов объявили режим чрезвычайной ситуации. Многие государственные учреждения в понедельник останутся закрытыми.
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[2026-01-26 16:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Government has called on citizens to donate land for the construction of new homes for families displaced by the recent cyclone “Ditwah,” the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.
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[2026-01-26 15:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-01-26 15:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A dangerous winter storm has swept across the US, leaving at least three people dead and cutting power to hundreds of thousands of homes.
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[2026-01-26 13:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Martin Wickramasinghe would have been a keyword that briefly spiked search engine attention on social media last week. A single remark by a tuition teacher was enough to set off a small cultural storm. The reactions followed a familiar pattern. Many were hurt. Some tried to sound balanced. Others seized the moment to reopen an old file: the relevance of Wickramasinghe himself.
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[2026-01-26 07:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: More than 11,000 flights cancelled and a million homes and businesses left without power as temperatures plunge
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[2026-01-26 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The death toll from a massive fire at a major shopping mall in Pakistan’s commercial capital of Karachi rose to 71, as rescuers found remains of another four bodies on Friday, an official said.
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[2026-01-26 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: United Nations Resident Coordinator Marc-Andre Franche reaffirmed the UN’s continued support for the Rebuilding Sri Lanka programme and commended the Government’s decisions to provide relief to communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah.
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[2026-01-26 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sri Lankan community residing in Maryland, USA, donated another Rs. 5.2 million to the Rebuild Sri Lanka Fund to support Government initiatives aimed at restoring the lives of those affected by Cyclone Ditwah.
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[2026-01-25 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Drone using a standard infantry assault rifle shows unprecedented accuracy in live-fire tests with human-sized target
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