Topic: Natural Disasters — Neutral reports only
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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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[2026-01-25 15:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Carrier has not revealed the exact number of flights affected, but will offer flexibility and fee waivers to customers who need to rebook flights
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[2026-01-25 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The NOAH project, which ran daily from 2012 to 2016, helped the Philippines avoid ‘mass casualties in one place affected by a hazard’
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[2026-01-25 09:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Forecasters predict dangerously cold temperatures, with snow, sleet and freezing rain threatening to cause blackouts
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[2026-01-25 00:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Exposure to the likes of minus 45 degrees Celsius without proper clothing can lead to hypothermia very quickly, experts warn
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[2026-01-24 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ProPublica
Snippet: Joann Carl’s dog Rocky, a long-eared, short-legged mix the color of graham crackers, has become Alaska famous since I first met Carl in April. Over the past few months, she’s seen his photo all over Facebook, she said, rescued after Typhoon Halong wiped away more than half the homes in her coastal Alaska Native village of Kipnuk, population 700.
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[2026-01-24 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With the rise of AI mirroring the Year of the Fire Horse’s restless energy, we ask DeepSeek, Perplexity and Gemini their 2026 predictions
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[2026-01-24 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tai Po inferno prompts calls from legal experts for authorities to press ahead with long-stalled proposal on collective legal action
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[2026-01-24 11:00 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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[2026-01-24 10:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: His time with the legendary German rock band was marked by hits like ‘Winds of Change’ and ‘Rock You Like a Hurricane’
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[2026-01-24 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Anna Hu, Cece Jewellery, Jade Trau, YSSO, Roxanne First and Lionheart are among the jewellers embracing equestrian motifs
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[2026-01-24 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A medical camp organized jointly by the Association of Sri Lankan Graduates from Socialist Countries (ASLGSC), together with the Gothatuwa Medical Officer of Health (MOH) Office and the Project Management Institute (PMI), will be held on Saturday, January 24starting from 9a.m., at the GalwanaViharaya, Mulleriyawa to support communities affected by the recent floods caused by the DITWA cyclone.
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[2026-01-23 20:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The suspects, aged just nine to 15, allegedly doused the sleeping man in liquid and filmed him as the flames erupted
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[2026-01-23 19:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Members of the Civil Security Department have donated a day’s salary to the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund, which was established to restore livelihoods and rebuild the country following the devastation caused by cyclone Ditwah.
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[2026-01-23 19:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-01-23 12:48 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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[2026-01-23 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Bid-rigging practices are back in spotlight following deadly Tai Po blaze but how widespread is the problem and how do syndicates work?
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[2026-01-23 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Snakes will enjoy increased wealth and stable relationships in the Year of the Fire Horse, but curse stars will bring ailments and stress
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[2026-01-23 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recently made a significant donation of LKR 25 million to support the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund in support of post-cyclone Ditwah reconstruction.
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[2026-01-23 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s leading steel manufacturer, Melwa, has extended its support to schoolchildren affected by the natural disasters caused by the Dithwa Cyclone by distributing essential stationery and school equipment.
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[2026-01-23 01:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: د کراچۍ د اطفائیې چارواکو په حواله د پېښې له ځای څخه ډېر شمیر نور جسدونه هم را ايستل شوي دي چې په دې توګه په دې پېښه کې د مړو شمير لږ تر لږه ۵۰ ته لوړ شوی دی.
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[2026-01-23 00:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Top expert confirms the Greek capital received 40 per cent of its annual rainfall in under 24 hours, leaving two dead and hundreds of homes flooded
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[2026-01-23 00:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Speculation is swirling that two ministers are leaving their cabinet appointments
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[2026-01-22 22:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Eleven Palestinians were killed by Israeli fire on Wednesday, threatening the peace deal as the US tries to push the agreement forward
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[2026-01-22 21:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Video circulating online shows police and fire vehicles outside residence after security guard notifies authorities of strong odor
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[2026-01-22 21:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: The number of deaths from a fire in a mall in Pakistan's Karachi has risen to at least 50 as firefighters recovered more bodies from the debris of the charred building.
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[2026-01-22 18:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘The president’s involvement in the grand scheme of corruption makes impeachment necessary to hold him accountable,’ petitioners say
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[2026-01-22 15:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: An International Monetary Fund delegation is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka today (22) for a week long visit aimed at assessing the impact of Cyclone Ditwah and holding discussions with local authorities.
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[2026-01-22 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Readers discuss ways to enhance an inspection operation, the survival of cinemas, and the plight of subdivided-flat tenants
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[2026-01-22 13:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-01-22 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: IMF Director General Kristalina Georgieva whlle reiterating the IMF’s commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s economic recovery on Tuesday said the people of Sri Lanka have shown remarkable resilience in the face of cyclone Ditwah.
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[2026-01-22 06:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa told Parliament yesterday that promises made to the people affected by Cyclone Ditwah should be implemented quickly. Provision of relief and housing following Cyclone Ditwah have faced significant criticism for being slow and disorganised, leaving many displaced without essential support, he said.
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[2026-01-22 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Industries and Entrepreneurship Development Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe told Parliament yesterday that the Government has identified nearly 6,370 industrialists nationwide who suffered full or partial damage due to the Ditwah cyclone and qualified to obtain a one-time financial grant of Rs. 200,000 per industrial unit as an initial stabilisation measure to revive affected businesses.
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[2026-01-22 04:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The French leader’s US$770 sunglasses, which he wore as he criticised the US president, have sparked a flood of social media memes
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[2026-01-22 03:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A medical camp organized jointly by the Association of Sri Lankan Graduates from Socialist Countries (ASLGSC), together with the Gothatuwa Medical Officer of Health (MOH) Office and the Project Management Institute (PMI), will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026 starting from 9.00 a.m., at the Galwana Viharaya, Mulleriyawa to support communities affected by the recent floods caused by the DITWA cyclone.
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[2026-01-21 22:50 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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[2026-01-21 16:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Development chief says government could extend checks beyond project’s authorised person to help plug loopholes after Tai Po fire
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[2026-01-21 11:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
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[2026-01-21 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Year of the Fire Horse will bring Dragons good luck in terms of career development, but the outlook for romance and health isn’t so rosy
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[2026-01-21 06:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The incumbent administrator at that time, Rev. Fr. Jegankumar Coonghe invited us to his office. We had a refreshing glass of lime juice. Rev. Fr. Coonghe explained, “The origin of this shrine dates back to the Portuguese regime and it is considered to be one of the oldest churches in the North.
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[2026-01-21 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: HNB PLC has launched ‘Nana savi Mehewara’, a nationwide initiative to support the educational needs of children affected by Cyclone Ditwah.
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[2026-01-21 02:35 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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[2026-01-20 22:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: At ‘direction conference’ on February 5, committee chairman Justice David Lok will provide guidance on arrangements for coming hearings
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[2026-01-20 20:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: An intense geomagnetic storm triggered the possibility of northern lights being sighted across Canada and the northern half of the United States on Monday night, along with parts of Europe, including Germany, Switzerlandand Ukraine.
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[2026-01-20 20:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: A massive fire gutted a shopping mall over the weekend in Pakistan's largest city, Karachi, leaving at least 14 people dead.
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[2026-01-20 20:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
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