[2025-12-25 01:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Christmas Eve crowds gather in Hong Kong but festive atmosphere ‘more subdued’

Snippet: Families at the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront say celebrations are more muted this year after the deadly Tai Po fire last month

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3337661/christmas-eve-crowds-gather-hong-kong-festive-atmosphere-more-subdued

[2025-12-24 22:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Steps underway to relocate schools in high-risk areas, PM says - DailyNews

Snippet: Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the Ministry of Education, in collaboration with UNICEF, will take necessary steps to renovate schools that can be restored quickly and to relocate schools situated in high-risk areas to safer locations. This follows an assessment of schools affected by Cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/24/local/921655/steps-underway-to-relocate-schools-in-high-risk-areas-pm-says/

[2025-12-24 21:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Southeastern Taiwan shaken by 6.1 magnitude quake

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/asia-pacific/southeastern-taiwan-shaken-earthquake-december-24-2025/

[2025-12-24 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Helper who survived Hong Kong fire recovers in Philippines for Christmas

Snippet: Rhodora Alcaraz earlier lauded by Philippine president as hero for her role in helping save three-month-old baby during last month’s fire

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3337619/helper-who-survived-hong-kong-fire-recovers-philippines-christmas

[2025-12-24 20:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Not for cars: Philippine fugitive accused of building ‘cash basement’

Snippet: Zaldy Co, who is on the run, has been accused of being involved in the flood-control corruption scandal

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3337637/philippine-ex-lawmaker-accused-building-5-level-basement-store-money

[2025-12-24 18:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: US: Pennsylvania nursing home rocked by twin explosions

Snippet: At least two people were killed and several were missing after a pair of explosions rocked a nursing home in Bristol Township, outside the US city of Philadelphia.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/pennsylvania-nursing-home-fire-gas-leak-explosions-blasts-philadelphia/a-75291851

[2025-12-24 12:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Daily News

Title: Implement new Disaster Management System - Sajith - DailyNews

Snippet: Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa stressed the importance of implementing a new Disaster Management System by the Government, to mitigate natural disasters such as sudden landslides, flood situations or any other similar disasters that could happen in future

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/24/politics/920893/implement-new-disaster-management-system-sajith/

[2025-12-24 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Editorial | Christmas spirit of compassion can help a Hong Kong that is still healing

Snippet: While celebrations will be restrained in honour of the lives lost in the Tai Po fire, Christmas can still be a source of comfort in difficult times

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3337439/christmas-spirit-compassion-can-help-hong-kong-still-healing

[2025-12-24 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Govt. disburses Rs 106.2 Mn to 531 affected industrialists in first phase - DailyNews

Snippet: The Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development has initiated a vital recovery program to restore industries paralyzed by the severe weather conditions and nationwide impact of Cyclone Ditwah. As a primary step toward stabilization, the government has authorized a one-time financial grant of Rs. 200,000 per industrial unit to support the revival of affected businesses.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/24/business/921009/govt-disburses-rs-106-2-mn-to-531-affected-industrialists-in-first-phase/

[2025-12-24 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Can Govt bet Rs.500 Bn on economic recovery? - DailyNews

Snippet: The government secured approval for a Rs.500 billion supplementary estimate to restore the livelihoods of those affected by the sudden disasters after Cyclone Ditwah made landfall on November 28. The damage to livelihoods and infrastructure facilities such as railways, highways, transmission lines and buildings was immense.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/24/general-opinion/921072/can-govt-bet-rs-500-bn-on-economic-recovery/

[2025-12-24 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SriLankan Airlines launches Post–Cyclone Ditwah Destination Recovery Campaign - DailyNews

Snippet: SriLankan Airlines has launched a one-month international destination promotion campaign on December 16, 2025 aimed at restoring global confidence in Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah and reaffirming the country’s readiness to welcome travellers.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/24/business/921017/srilankan-airlines-launches-post-cyclone-ditwah-destination-recovery-campaign/

[2025-12-24 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Cyclone Ditwah damage equivalent to 4 % of Sri Lanka’s GDP-WBG - DailyNews

Snippet: Cyclone Ditwah, which struck Sri Lanka in late November, has caused an estimated US$4.1 billion in direct physical damage to buildings and contents, agriculture and critical infrastructure, according to a World Bank Group report released on Monday. This damage is equivalent to about 4 percent of Sri Lanka’s GDP.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/24/business/921028/cyclone-ditwah-damage-equivalent-to-4-of-sri-lankas-gdp-wbg/

[2025-12-24 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Fisheries sector losses from cyclone estimated at Rs.8 Bn - DailyNews

Snippet: The Fisheries Ministry reports that Cyclone Ditwah has caused losses to the fisheries sector amounting to nearly Rs.8 billion.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/24/local/921190/fisheries-sector-losses-from-cyclone-estimated-at-rs-8-bn/

[2025-12-24 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Japan provides US$ 1 Mn grant to IOM to assist cyclone victims - DailyNews

Snippet: Japan has provided a US$1 million grant to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to assist the most affected districts in Sri Lanka due to Cyclone Ditva.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/24/local/921141/japan-provides-us-1-mn-grant-to-iom-to-assist-cyclone-victims/

[2025-12-24 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ComBank’s Cyclone Ditwah recovery support crosses Rs. 125Mn - DailyNews

Snippet: As part of a series of relief measures under its ‘Rebuild Together’ theme, demonstrating its commitment to standing with Sri Lanka when it matters the most, the Commercial Bank of Ceylon on December 22, announced a total commitment exceeding Rs. 125 million towards recovery efforts following Cyclone Ditwah, including a donation of Rs.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/24/business/920716/combanks-cyclone-ditwah-recovery-support-crosses-rs-125mn/

[2025-12-24 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: MKS Group donates towards ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ - DailyNews

Snippet: The MKS Group of Companies in Melbourne, made a financial donation of AUS$ 30,000/- (LKR 6,027,039.00) to the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’Fund established by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, to support the rebuilding and resettlement efforts for the victims affected by the floods and landslides in Sri Lanka caused by Cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/24/local/920861/mks-group-donates-towards-rebuilding-sri-lanka/

[2025-12-24 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ‘Sri Lanka deeply appreciates India’s solidarity in aftermath of cyclone’ - DailyNews

Snippet: Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath yesterday said that Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s visit is a strong reflection of the close friendship and enduring partnership between India and Sri Lanka.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/24/local/920917/sri-lanka-deeply-appreciates-indias-solidarity-in-aftermath-of-cyclone/

[2025-12-24 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: BOI establishes 24-hour advisory and relief unit - DailyNews

Snippet: The Board of Investment (BOI) has established a 24-hour advisory and relief unit to assist BOI projects affected by Cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/24/business/921039/boi-establishes-24-hour-advisory-and-relief-unit/

[2025-12-24 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: A reasonable request - DailyNews

Snippet: The call by a group of the world’s top economists for Sri Lanka’s debt repayments to be suspended in the wake of the devastation caused by cyclone Ditwah, is indeed quite reasonable, given the scale of the damage caused in its wake. This, perhaps, is the first time that such a call has gone out from influential sections abroad.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/24/editorial/921123/a-reasonable-request/

[2025-12-23 22:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Committee probing Hong Kong fire visits Wang Fuk Court to inspect conditions

Snippet: Panel chairman Justice David Lok visits scene of blaze with committee members to understand ‘actual environment’ at estate

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3337527/committee-probing-hong-kong-fire-visits-wang-fuk-court-inspect-conditions

[2025-12-23 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Nearly 80% of flood relief payments completed to help families clean homes - DailyNews

Snippet: The government has begun disbursing the first installment of Rs. 25,000 to families affected by the recent floods, aimed at helping them restore and clean their homes. Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayathissa confirmed the progress at the press briefing today (23), highlighting that the relief effort is moving at a faster pace than initially expected.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/local/920632/nearly-80-of-flood-relief-payments-completed-to-help-families-clean-homes/

[2025-12-23 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Cathy Cabral's final stop: A DPWH project already under fire

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/philippines/cathy-cabral-final-stop-before-death-dpwh-project-kennon-road/

[2025-12-23 21:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong Red Cross unveils HK$420 million relief fund for Tai Po fire victims

Snippet: Charity to provide cash, medical and mental health aid under a three- to five-year recovery plan for families hit by the deadly blaze

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3337508/hong-kong-red-cross-unveils-hk420-million-relief-fund-tai-po-fire-victims

[2025-12-23 20:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Duran

Title: Calm before the storm in Venezuela & Colombia w/ Patrick Lancaster and Angelo Giuliano

Snippet: Zaluzhny blames Zelensky. German Media Nord Stream report claims CIA and Zaluzhny knew

Read full article: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-duran/episodes/Calm-before-the-storm-in-Venezuela--Colombia-w-Patrick-Lancaster-and-Angelo-Giuliano-e3cnmka

[2025-12-23 19:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s Cardinal Chow says celebrating Christmas will bring hope after fire

Snippet: Christmas can provide ‘way out to a radically new and promising life’, he says in wide-ranging message that also touches on economy, AI challenges

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3337478/hong-kongs-cardinal-chow-says-celebrating-christmas-will-bring-hope-after-tai-po-fire

[2025-12-23 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Asia’s year in extreme weather and natural disasters, from earthquakes to floods

Snippet: From the deadly earthquake in Myanmar to tropical cyclones in the Philippines, Asia went through its share of natural disasters in 2025

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3336736/asias-2025-extreme-weather-and-natural-disasters-deadly-earthquakes-typhoons

[2025-12-23 16:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: India announces US$450 million concessional package for Sri Lanka’s reconstruction after Cyclone Ditwah - DailyNews

Snippet: India has committed a US$450 million reconstruction package to assist Sri Lanka in recovery and rebuilding efforts following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The package includes US$350 million in concessional lines of credit and US$100 million in grants, and will support sectors worst affected by the cyclone, including roads, railways, bridges, housing, health and education systems, agriculture, and disaster preparedness.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/local/920514/india-announces-us450-million-concessional-package-for-sri-lankas-reconstruction-after-cyclone-ditwah/

[2025-12-23 15:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Philippines’ Chinese tourism woes, police officer goes viral: 7 Asia highlights

Snippet: From India’s anxiety over US-Pakistan deals to South Korea’s visa policy debate, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/3337428/philippines-struggle-chinese-tourists-flood-aid-remarks-spark-ire-7-asia-highlights

[2025-12-23 15:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Explainer | Where can Hongkongers, tourists find Christmas spirit in subdued holiday season?

Snippet: The Post rounds up celebrations as many large-scale events have been postponed or scaled down after last month’s deadly fire

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3337430/where-can-hongkongers-and-tourists-find-christmas-spirit-subdued-holiday-season

[2025-12-23 14:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka Insurance Supports 1000 Families in Flood-Affected Areas - DailyNews

Snippet: 22nd December, Colombo.Sri Lanka Insurance Life and Sri Lanka Insurance General, in collaboration with the National Disaster Relief Services Centre (NDRSC), extended vital assistance to 1,000 families affected by the recent ‘Ditwah’ cyclone. The relief initiative was carried out in two phases on 30th November and 2nd December 2025, reflecting the company’s continued commitment to supporting communities in times of distress.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/business/920450/sri-lanka-insurance-supports-1000-families-in-flood-affected-areas/

[2025-12-23 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Editorial | Weigh plans for long-term resettlement of Hong Kong fire victims with care

Snippet: It is good that officials are keeping an open mind and not rushing into any decisions. Hopefully, it will not be too long before suitable options are proposed

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3337276/weigh-plans-long-term-resettlement-hong-kong-fire-victims-care

[2025-12-23 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: 573 exporters adversely affected by cyclone Ditwah - DailyNews

Snippet: Agriculture, food and beverage exports badly hit Exporters face challenges in securing raw materials

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/local/920248/573-exporters-adversely-affected-by-cyclone-ditwah/

[2025-12-23 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: BOI intensifies engagement with affected enterprises - DailyNews

Snippet: As industries struggle to recover from the impact of the cyclone Ditwah, which has caused widespread damage to industrial operations, supply chains, and export activities across the country, the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) has intensified its engagement with affected enterprises to assess losses and coordinate recovery efforts.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/business/919923/boi-intensifies-engagement-with-affected-enterprises/

[2025-12-23 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Damage from Cyclone Ditwah estimated at US$ 4.1 Bn – World Bank - DailyNews

Snippet: Cyclone Ditwah has caused an estimated US$ 4.1 billion in direct physical damage to buildings and contents, agriculture and critical infrastructure, according to a World Bank Group Global Rapid Post-Disaster Damage Estimation (GRADE) report released yesterday (22). This damage is equivalent to about 4 percent of Sri Lanka’s GDP.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/local/920342/damage-from-cyclone-ditwah-estimated-at-us-4-1-bn-world-bank/

[2025-12-23 06:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: When Neighbourhood Solidarity Became Regional Leadership - DailyNews

Snippet: The impact of Cyclone Ditwah across the country was unparalleled. The storm brought severe weather of all varieties to the country: torrential rains and flooding along with windstorms ravaged urban and rural areas alike. The island nation’s citizens faced an emergency with all the country’s hospitals. Families across the nation were trapped in rising floodwater and failing infrastructure, and isolated from their homes.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/general-opinion/920121/when-neighbourhood-solidarity-became-regional-leadership/

[2025-12-23 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Top economists call for halt to SL debt repayments after cyclone - DailyNews

Snippet: A group of the world’s top economists – including the Nobel Prize winner Joseph Stiglitz – have called for Sri Lanka’s debt payments to be suspended as it tackles the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/local/920348/top-economists-call-for-halt-to-sl-debt-repayments-after-cyclone/

[2025-12-23 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lankan community in Washington DC donates to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund - DailyNews

Snippet: Members of the Sri Lankan community in the Washington DC metropolitan area made a generous donation of US$ 10,000 (LKR 3,095,000) on December 18 to the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ fund established by the Central Bank in support of the ongoing flood relief efforts.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/local/920220/sri-lankan-community-in-washington-dc-donates-to-rebuilding-sri-lanka-fund/

[2025-12-23 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SL High Commission receives Donation from GAK HealthCare International, Pakistan - DailyNews

Snippet: The High Commission of Sri Lanka in Islamabad, received a cheque amounting to PKR 500,000 from GAK HealthCare International, Pakistan, as a gesture of its commitment to the Sri Lankan people and in support of the ongoing Relief activities in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/local/920307/sl-high-commission-receives-donation-from-gak-healthcare-international-pakistan/

[2025-12-23 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: The Technocity donates Rs. 50 Mn as humanitarian response to Cyclone Ditwah - DailyNews

Snippet: The Technocity (Pvt) Ltd, a leading authorised IT distributor in Sri Lanka for globally reputed brands such as HP, ASUS, MSI, Lenovo, BenQ, Raidmax, Kaspersky and more, has donated Rs. 50 million relief initiative, to assist impacted children and schools, during Cyclone Ditwah .

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/business/919854/the-technocity-donates-rs-50-mn-as-humanitarian-response-to-cyclone-ditwah/

[2025-12-23 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: People’s Bank grants first loan to rehabilitate MSMEs affected by Cyclone Ditwah - DailyNews

Snippet: People’s Bank has extended the first loan under a special Government-intervened loan scheme introduced to support the rehabilitation of micro, small and medium-scale enterprises (MSMEs) affected by Cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/business/919905/peoples-bank-grants-first-loan-to-rehabilitate-msmes-affected-by-cyclone-ditwah/

[2025-12-23 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Prime Group launches national level initiative for children of Police families affected by Cyclone Ditwah - DailyNews

Snippet: In the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, while Sri Lanka Police Officers worked tirelessly to safeguard lives and property across the country, many of their own families endured significant hardship.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/business/919926/prime-group-launches-national-level-initiative-for-children-of-police-families-affected-by-cyclone-ditwah/

[2025-12-23 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: LOLC ‘Divi Saviya’ returns with ‘Obai Mamai Ape Ratai’ initiative - DailyNews

Snippet: LOLC Divi Saviya has long stood as a symbol of compassion and solidarity, stepping forward whenever Sri Lanka and its people face moments of hardship. Today, as the nation struggles to recover from the devastating impact of Cyclone Ditwah, one of the most severe natural disasters in Sri Lanka’s history, Divi Saviya renews its commitment with the launch of ‘Obai Mamai Ape Ratai’ (You, Me, and Our Motherland).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/business/919860/lolc-divi-saviya-returns-with-obai-mamai-ape-ratai-initiative/

[2025-12-23 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Cargills Food City mobilises islandwide flood relief effort to support affected communities - DailyNews

Snippet: In response to the recent floods that impacted communities across Sri Lanka, Cargills Food City launched an islandwide relief initiative to support those affected and stand by the nation during this critical time of need.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/business/919911/cargills-food-city-mobilises-islandwide-flood-relief-effort-to-support-affected-communities/

[2025-12-23 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Daily News

Title: EFF 5th review discussions to begin early 2026 - DailyNews

Snippet: The IMF is expected to begin discussions on the fifth review of the country’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) in early 2026, IMF sources said. The IMF has taken steps to temporarily postpone the review to assist the Sri Lankan government in addressing the sudden balance of payments and fiscal pressures that have arisen following the devastating Cyclone Ditwah that hit the country on November 28.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/business/919993/eff-5th-review-discussions-to-begin-early-2026/

[2025-12-23 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Construction in Hatton-Dickoya UC limits halted after cyclone - DailyNews

Snippet: Hatton-Dickoya Urban Council (UC) Chairman Asoka Karunarathna has taken steps to inform the public to immediately halt all construction activities being carried out within the Urban Council limits without the recommendations of the Council and the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) after Cyclone Ditwah. The Chairman stated that steps have been taken to stop construction in the Hatton-Dickoya Urban Council limits because some people are constructing buildings with the cooperation of some officials of the Urban Council sans obtaining approval

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/local/920217/construction-in-hatton-dickoya-uc-limits-halted-after-cyclone/

[2025-12-23 05:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ProPublica

Title: What You Should Know About Russ Vought, Trump’s Shadow President

Snippet: On the second day of the federal government shutdown, President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video set to the classic song “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper” by Blue Öyster Cult. The star of that video, which quickly went viral, was Russell Vought, the president’s top budget adviser. More than that, Vought is the architect of Trump’s broader plan to fire civil servants, freeze government programs and dismantle entire agencies, and he’s a big reason the second Trump administration has been more

Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/about-russell-vought-trump-shadow-president

[2025-12-22 19:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Citing ‘instability’, University of Hong Kong denies mourning venue after fire

Snippet: Student publication Undergrad says HKU did not provide detailed reason for refusal but cited concerns of ‘social instability’ and ‘force majeure’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3337334/university-hong-kong-denies-students-venue-mourning-after-tai-po-fire

[2025-12-22 17:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Indonesia's white-flag shame in flood-ravaged Sumatra - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2025/12/indonesias-white-flag-shame-in-flood-ravaged-sumatra/

[2025-12-22 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Letters | Shenzhen-Hong Kong special zone could better serve national economy

Snippet: Readers discuss takeaways from the central economic work conference, native-level English proficiency, and how to honour those lost in the Tai Po fire

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3337051/shenzhen-hong-kong-special-zone-could-better-serve-national-economy

[2025-12-22 14:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Top economists call for halt to Sri Lanka debt repayments after Cyclone Ditwah - DailyNews

Snippet: A group of the world’s top economists – including the Nobel prize winner Joseph Stiglitz – have called for Sri Lanka’s debt payments to be suspended as it tackles the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/22/breaking-news/919593/top-economists-call-for-halt-to-sri-lanka-debt-repayments-after-cyclone-ditwah/