[2025-12-19 18:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: India reaffirms support for Sri Lanka’s recovery after Cyclone Ditwah - DailyNews

Snippet: Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, met Ceylon Workers Congress General Secretary and Member of Parliament Jeevan Thondaman at India House in Colombo on Wednesday (17).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/local/918321/india-reaffirms-support-for-sri-lankas-recovery-after-cyclone-ditwah/

[2025-12-19 17:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong Santa Hash run spreads festive cheer and raises funds for charity

Snippet: Nearly 140 runners in festive outfits raced 6km across city in support of Operation Santa Claus and fire relief efforts in Tai Po

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3337019/hong-kong-santa-hash-run-spreads-festive-cheer-and-raises-funds-charity

[2025-12-19 14:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Fallen firefighter honoured in funeral procession as Hongkongers pay tribute

Snippet: Ho Wai-ho given full honours as hearse travels past site of fire in Tai Po en route to final resting place in Gallant Garden

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3336996/fallen-firefighter-honoured-funeral-rites-hongkongers-gather-pay-last-respects

[2025-12-19 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Indonesian elephants tasked to help in flood recovery spur conservation debate

Snippet: The four elephants deployed to lift debris in Aceh last week after flooding were also involved in the 2004 post-tsunami recovery efforts

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3336966/indonesian-elephants-tasked-help-flood-recovery-spur-conservation-debate

[2025-12-19 13:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, December 19-21

Snippet: Head to a Christmas market, buy restaurant dinnerware to help Tai Po Fire victims, watch Two Seasons, Two Strangers and more this weekend

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/article/3336986/5-best-things-do-hong-kong-weekend-december-19-21

[2025-12-19 11:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Taiwan restoration experts help families say goodbye to Hong Kong fire victims

Snippet: Mortuary specialists prepare bodies of Tai Po fire victims for dignified funerals, offering closure to grieving families

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3336959/taiwan-restoration-experts-help-families-say-goodbye-hong-kong-fire-victims

[2025-12-19 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Editorial | Hong Kong right to strike a balance on New Year’s events

Snippet: In the wake of the deadly fire, cancelling the fireworks display while going ahead with some events is sensible even as investigations into the tragedy continue

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3336926/hong-kong-right-strike-balance-new-years-celebrations

[2025-12-19 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Rapid Financial Relief for Disaster-Affected Businesses: Loan repayment periods extended - DailyNews

Snippet: To support the rapid recovery of industries and businesses affected by the Ditwaa Cyclone, the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development held a special meeting on December17 with senior officials from all banks, credit division representatives, officials from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, and the Development Division of the Ministry of Finance.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/business/917826/rapid-financial-relief-for-disaster-affected-businesses-loan-repayment-periods-extended-2/

[2025-12-19 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: PM presents Rs. 500 Bn Supplementary Estimate to Parliament - DailyNews

Snippet: Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya presented a Supplementary Estimate of Rs. 500 billion to Parliament yesterday (18) to restore the livelihoods of the people affected by the cyclone across the country.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/local/918053/pm-presents-rs-500-bn-supplementary-estimate-to-parliament/

[2025-12-19 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: EU allocates Euro 2.35 Mn financial assistance for Sri Lanka - DailyNews

Snippet: The European Union has allocated Euro 2.35 million of financial assistance to Sri Lanka. This includes Euro 500,000 through IFRC and Euro 1.85 million through DG-European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO) partners, WFP and UNICEF as humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka, in response to the impact of tropical Cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/local/917943/eu-allocates-euro-2-35-mn-financial-assistance-for-sri-lanka/

[2025-12-19 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Justice Ministry receives laptops from JURE - DailyNews

Snippet: The Support to Justice Sector Project known as the EU- Sri Lanka Justice Reform Programme (JURE) handed over 24 Laptops to the Justice and National Integration Ministry to ensure smooth functioning of Courts and Prisons after Cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/local/918015/justice-ministry-receives-laptops-from-jure/

[2025-12-19 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Three suspects remanded for killing of wild elephant - DailyNews

Snippet: Three suspects have been remanded in custody in connection with the incident in which a wild elephant was set on fire and tortured, resulting in its death, in the Seeppukulam area of the Mihintale Police division.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/lawnorder/918021/three-suspects-remanded-for-killing-of-wild-elephant/

[2025-12-19 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: A well thought out move - DailyNews

Snippet: The decision taken by the Government to provide financial assistance to all businesses affected by cyclone Ditwah, is indeed a well thought out move. Many businesses suffered destruction and damage resulting from the rampaging cyclone that hit South Asia. The decision in this regard has been communicated to all banks and eligible business owners are required to formally request the relief from their respective banks.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/editorial/917866/a-well-thought-out-move-4/

[2025-12-19 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Meditation programme at Galle Face Green tomorrow - DailyNews

Snippet: A group meditation programme will be held at Galle Face Green, Colombo tomorrow (20) from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., in line with the World Meditation Day, to regain their mental strength and mental focus of the people affected by Cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/local/918027/meditation-programme-at-galle-face-green-tomorrow/

[2025-12-19 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Opposition wants PSC to probe alleged lack of preparedness - DailyNews

Snippet: A motion signed by 25 Opposition MPs, including Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, to appoint a Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) to conduct a comprehensive review of the alleged lack of preparedness to minimise the damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah was submitted to Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne in Parliament yesterday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/local/918105/opposition-wants-psc-to-probe-alleged-lack-of-preparedness/

[2025-12-19 02:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Gaza flood deaths 'utterly preventable,' Amnesty says

Snippet: On Thursday, UK-based human rights organization Amnesty International said the devastation from torrential rains in the Gaza strip was ''utterly preventable'' and ''was fueled by Israel's ongoing restrictions on the entry of critical supplies to repair vital infrastructure.''

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/gaza-flood-deaths-utterly-preventable-amnesty-says/a-75211383

[2025-12-19 02:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Minor flood warning issued for low lying areas along Mahaweli River - DailyNews

Snippet: The Irrigation Department has warned of a potential risk of minor flooding in low-lying areas along the Mahaweli River within the next 24 hours.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/local/917949/minor-flood-warning-issued-for-low-lying-areas-along-mahaweli-river/

[2025-12-18 22:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong Bar Association backs making bid-rigging a crime after deadly fire

Snippet: Chairman Jose-Antonio Maurellet also says association will propose that key construction safety guidelines become legally binding

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3336948/bar-association-proposes-targeted-legislation-bid-rigging-after-hong-kong-fire

[2025-12-18 21:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Cambodia and Thailand tell China’s Wang Yi they’re willing to cease fire

Snippet: Thai and Cambodian foreign ministers brief Chinese counterpart on border conflict, while Beijing vows to ‘serve as a bridge’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3336944/china-sends-special-envoy-mediate-thailand-and-cambodia-exchange-fire

[2025-12-18 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Don’t build on ‘active zones’, experts warn Indonesia as Sumatra recovery begins

Snippet: Jakarta has pledged US$3.6 billion and a special agency to help restore homes and public facilities destroyed in last month’s cyclone

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3336923/experts-warn-indonesia-not-rebuild-disaster-prone-zones-sumatra-recovery-starts

[2025-12-18 20:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Cagayan de Oro memorial wall preserves memories of 2011 Sendong flood

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/mindanao/cagayan-de-oro-memorial-wall-preserves-memories-sendong-flood-2011/

[2025-12-18 20:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Chinese drone experts help identify vulnerable areas after Cyclone Ditva - DailyNews

Snippet: The Chinese government has deployed a team of drone experts to assist Sri Lanka in identifying areas damaged and at risk of flooding and landslides following Cyclone Ditva, the Disaster Management Center (DMC) said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/local/917610/chinese-drone-experts-help-identify-vulnerable-areas-after-cyclone-ditva/

[2025-12-18 20:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Opposition leads push for inquiry into Cyclone Ditwah preparedness - DailyNews

Snippet: A group of opposition MPs, led by Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, today submitted a proposal to the Speaker seeking the formation of a parliamentary select committee to investigate the country’s lack of preparedness ahead of Cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/local/917591/opposition-leads-push-for-inquiry-into-cyclone-ditwah-preparedness/

[2025-12-18 19:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: EU provides over €2.35 million in humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka - DailyNews

Snippet: The European Union has allocated more than €2.35 million in humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka in response to the impact of Tropical Cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/breaking-news/917594/eu-provides-over-e2-35-million-in-humanitarian-assistance-to-sri-lanka/

[2025-12-18 19:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Flat owners hit by Hong Kong fire to receive annual HK$150,000 rental subsidy

Snippet: Hospital Authority’s charity fund set up for employees affected by fire raises more than HK$14 million, including nine individual donations of HK$1 million or more

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3336914/flat-owners-hit-hong-kong-fire-receive-annual-hk150000-rental-subsidy

[2025-12-18 19:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Swedish donor contributes USD 33,000 to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ fund - DailyNews

Snippet: The Government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, established to support the recovery of affected communities and national reconstruction in the aftermath of the Ditwah cyclone, continues to receive generous assistance from donors both locally and internationally.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/local/917575/swedish-donor-contributes-usd-33000-to-rebuilding-sri-lanka-fund/

[2025-12-18 18:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Indonesian helper who died in Hong Kong fire ‘was always there’ for others

Snippet: Desi Widiana, one of nine Indonesian helpers killed in the Tai Po fire, was found huddled together with her elderly ward

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3336899/hong-kong-fire-indonesian-helper-was-always-there-others-end

[2025-12-18 15:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Three arrested for setting wild elephant on fire in Mihinthale - DailyNews

Snippet: Three individuals have been arrested in connection with the alleged torture of a wild elephant that was set on fire in Seeppukulam, within the Mihinthale Police Division, police said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/local/917508/three-arrested-for-setting-wild-elephant-on-fire-in-mihinthale/

[2025-12-18 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Letters | Tai Po fire tragedy shows importance of disaster risk reduction

Snippet: Readers discuss how addressing risk factors can save lives and minimise loss, the turnout of the Legislative Council election, and the Japanese prime minister’s controversial remarks on Taiwan

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3336706/tai-po-fire-tragedy-shows-importance-disaster-risk-reduction

[2025-12-18 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Legal Tales | Despite lapses behind Tai Po fire, Hong Kong’s unity shows in a time of crisis

Snippet: Catastrophic fires in other places offer lessons in the administration of justice, but Hongkongers’ care and resilience will carry them through

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3336838/despite-lapses-behind-tai-po-fire-hong-kongs-unity-shows-time-crisis

[2025-12-18 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: China extends full support to boost Sri Lanka’s economic, social development - DailyNews

Snippet: Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of the People’s Republic of China, Wang Dongming, stated that China would extend its full support to the Government of Sri Lanka’s efforts to rebuild the lives of the Sri Lankan people and overcome the challenges posed by Cyclone Ditwah, expressing confidence that Sri Lanka will recover rapidly under the leadership of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/breaking-news/917350/china-extends-full-support-to-boost-sri-lankas-economic-social-development/

[2025-12-18 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Around 500,000 children affected by cyclone - UNICEF - DailyNews

Snippet: UNICEF Representative in Sri Lanka Emma Brigham said around 500,000 children could be among the 1.4 million people affected due to the recent cyclone disaster. Early UNICEF estimates show over 275,000 children were directly affected due to the effects of Cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/local/917369/around-500000-children-affected-by-cyclone-unicef/

[2025-12-18 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Probe launched into video showing man setting fire to elephant in Mihintale - DailyNews

Snippet: A probe has been launched by Wildlife Conservation Department officers in Anuradhapura regarding a video that shows a man setting fire to an elephant who died later while being treated in Seeppukulama in the Ambagahawela area in Mihintale.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/lawnorder/917392/probe-launched-into-video-showing-man-setting-fire-to-elephant-in-mihintale/

[2025-12-18 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Japan extends US$ 2.5 Mn Emergency Grant Assistance for SL - DailyNews

Snippet: Japan yesterday extended an emergency grant amounting to US$ 2.5 million to Sri Lanka in response to the Cyclone Disaster.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/local/917069/japan-extends-us-2-5-mn-emergency-grant-assistance-for-sl/

[2025-12-18 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: IOM to utilise Japanese Aid to assist disaster-affected - DailyNews

Snippet: Kristin Parco, Chief of Mission of International Organisation for Migration (IOM) in Sri Lanka, yesterday said her organisation will utilise the US$ 1 million given by Japan to assist the disaster affected in Sri Lanka, to provide urgent shelter and non-food relief items to families whose homes and livelihoods have been disrupted by Cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/local/917212/iom-to-utilise-japanese-aid-to-assist-disaster-affected/

[2025-12-18 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Army Engineers restore connectivity after Nayaru Bridge collapse - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka Army Engineers have restored essential connectivity following the complete collapse of the Nayaru main bridge in Mullaitivu, which was severely damaged by intense flooding caused by Cyclone Ditwah recently.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/local/917270/army-engineers-restore-connectivity-after-nayaru-bridge-collapse/

[2025-12-18 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Multiple Financial contributions to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund - DailyNews

Snippet: Financial contributions from local and international institutions and philanthropists continue to be received daily by the Government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, established to restore livelihoods and rebuild the country in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/local/917261/multiple-financial-contributions-to-rebuilding-sri-lanka-fund/

[2025-12-18 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Rapid financial relief for disaster-affected businesses: Loan repayment periods extended - DailyNews

Snippet: To support the rapid recovery of industries and businesses affected by Cyclone Ditwah, the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development held a special meeting yesterday (17) with senior officials from all banks, credit division representatives, officials from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, and the Development Division of the Ministry of Finance.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/local/917300/rapid-financial-relief-for-disaster-affected-businesses-loan-repayment-periods-extended/

[2025-12-18 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Rebuilding damaged irrigation systems - DailyNews

Snippet: Monks of the National Bhikkhu Front joined efforts to repair the irrigation system damaged in the Badulla District due to Cyclone Ditwah. Here, monks support efforts to restore the damaged Badulu Oya irrigation project in Kandaketiya.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/photo-of-the-day/917331/rebuilding-damaged-irrigation-systems/

[2025-12-18 03:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Fact check: Fake news spreads after Bondi Beach shooting

Snippet: At least 16 people were killed when two gunmen opened fire at Sydney's Bondi Beach on Sunday, Australia's deadliest mass shooting in nearly three decades, despite strict gun control laws. Around 1,000 people had gathered to mark the first night of the Jewish festival of Hanukkah when the attack occurred.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/fact-check-fake-news-spreads-after-bondi-beach-shooting/a-75165552

[2025-12-18 01:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong fire: chairman, former head of Wang Fuk Court owners’ group arrested

Snippet: Post learns pair arrested by ICAC as part of investigation into renovation works linked to the city’s deadliest fires in decades

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3336821/hong-kong-fire-chairman-former-head-wang-fuk-court-owners-group-arrested

[2025-12-17 23:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Under-fire FIFA announces $60 World Cup tickets, for the few

Snippet: FIFA introduced a new category of ticket prices called "Supporter Entry Tier" tickets on Tuesday, following uproar from national supporters' associations about the cost of World Cup entry for traveling fans.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/under-fire-fifa-announces-60-world-cup-tickets-for-the-few/a-75192174

[2025-12-17 22:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Australia charges surviving gunman in Bondi Beach attack

Snippet: Police in Australia said Tuesday they charged the surviving suspected gunman who opened fire on a Jewish event on Sydney's Bondi Beach with 59 offenses, including a terror charge.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/australia-charges-surviving-gunman-in-bondi-beach-attack/a-75193722

[2025-12-17 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Deadly Indonesia fire fuels claims of ‘back-room dealings’ on safety

Snippet: Unions blame bribery for lax enforcement after 22 workers died in a burning Jakarta office building with no emergency exits

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3336766/deadly-indonesia-fire-fuels-claims-back-room-dealings-safety

[2025-12-17 19:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Singaporean community in Hong Kong comes together to help Tai Po fire victims

Snippet: HK$1.83 million donation will go to city government’s relief fund for victims of last month’s inferno at Wang Fuk Court estate

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3336758/singapore-community-hong-kong-comes-together-help-tai-po-fire-victims

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Japan provides $2.5 Mn emergency grant to support cyclone affected communities - DailyNews

Snippet: The Government of Japan has extended an Emergency Grant of 2.5 million USD to Sri Lanka to support communities affected by the recent cyclone.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/local/916665/japan-provides-2-5-mn-emergency-grant-to-support-cyclone-affected-communities/

[2025-12-17 12:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 3 injured, over 100 evacuated after fire breaks out in Hong Kong flat

Snippet: Fire has been extinguished, with police suspecting it was caused by 40-year-old woman burning incense

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3336694/3-injured-over-100-evacuated-after-fire-breaks-out-hong-kong-flat

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

Source: Rappler

Title: Rappler staff

Snippet: BrandRap Is the tote bag the most democratic bag? We asked Rappler staff about their picks Exclusive Events Watch the exclusive discussion on Rappler’s flood control investigations Dec 17, 2025 9:00 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Exclusive Events Join us in person for our Rappler+ briefing: Inside Rappler’s flood control investigation Dec 3, 2025 10:14 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Newsletters [Inside the Newsroom]

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/staff/

[2025-12-17 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Bondi beach attack: a reminder for Sri Lanka - DailyNews

Snippet: The world witnessed another horrific act of terrorism when at least 16 people, including a shooter, were killed, and as many as 42 others were hospitalised after 50-year-old Sajid Akram and his 24-year-old son Naveed Akram opened fire on a crowd at a Hanukkah event at Sydney’s Bondi Beach on Sunday evening.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/general-opinion/916405/bondi-beach-attack-a-reminder-for-sri-lanka/

[2025-12-17 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: cyclone causes Rs. 75 billion in damages to RDA - DailyNews

Snippet: The Road Development Authority (RDA) has incurred a loss of around Rs.75 billion due to the destruction of roads and bridges caused by the disaster situation that occurred across the country Transport and Highways and Urban Development Ministry officials stated.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/local/916558/cyclone-causes-rs-75-billion-in-damages-to-rda/