[2026-01-03 14:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Swiss fire safety under scrutiny after Crans-Montana blaze

Snippet: At a press conference on Friday, Valais canton Attorney General Beatrice Pilloud said investigators were interviewing witnesses and would review video evidence to determine whether a bar that went up in flames in the early hours of 2026 had the correct fire safety procedures and emergency exits.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/swiss-fire-safety-under-scrutiny-after-crans-montana-blaze/a-75369716

[2026-01-03 14:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Mexico: Powerful earthquake kills at least 2 people

Snippet: A powerful earthquake struck central and southern Mexico on Friday, killing at least two people, officials said.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/mexico-powerful-earthquake-kills-at-least-2-people/a-75373261

[2026-01-03 13:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sparklers on champagne bottles likely cause of deadly Swiss bar fire - DailyNews

Snippet: A fire at a bar in a Swiss ski resort appears to have been caused by sparklers placed on bottles of champagne that came “too close to the ceiling”, authorities said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/03/breaking-news/926813/sparklers-on-champagne-bottles-likely-cause-of-deadly-swiss-bar-fire/

[2026-01-03 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: New Hong Kong lawmaker Julia Lau vows to strengthen oversight after Tai Po fire

Snippet: Architectural sector legislator urges better use of public funds, and has ideas on how to boost development of the Northern Metropolis and tourism

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3338578/new-hong-kong-lawmaker-julia-lau-vows-strengthen-risk-oversight-after-tai-po-fire

[2026-01-03 08:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Owner of Swiss bar where New Year fire killed 40 insists safety norms followed

Snippet: ‘Everything was done according to the regulations,’ Jacques Moretti, a Frenchman who manages the Le Constellation bar, told local media

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3338584/owner-swiss-bar-where-new-year-fire-killed-40-insists-safety-norms-were-followed

[2026-01-03 07:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Swiss officials: New Year bar fire ignited by sparklers

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Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/swiss-officials-new-year-bar-fire-ignited-by-sparklers/video-75363677

[2026-01-03 07:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Earthquake with 6.5 magnitude rattles southern and central Mexico, killing 2

Snippet: A 60-year-old man died of his injuries after falling while evacuating his second-floor flat in the capital, local authorities said

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3338583/1-dead-12-injured-65-magnitude-quake-shakes-mexico-city-and-beach-resort

[2026-01-03 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Digital platform for transparent, efficient disaster relief delivery - DailyNews

Snippet: The Government has taken steps to implement a modern, technology-driven Inventory Control System to ensure the swift delivery of relief assistance to communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah with full transparency.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/03/breaking-news/926760/digital-platform-for-transparent-efficient-disaster-relief-delivery/

[2026-01-03 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Army assists to restore steps leading to Sri Pada affected by cyclone - DailyNews

Snippet: Due to the disaster situation that occurred in the country, the Sri Lanka Army made necessary arrangements to restore the steps that had become unsafe in Mahagiridamba area along the main access route to Sri Pada, in order to facilitate safe access for devotees.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/03/local/926454/army-assists-to-restore-steps-leading-to-sri-pada-affected-by-cyclone/

[2026-01-03 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Three arrested for stealing two motorcycles from Kandy Court Complex - DailyNews

Snippet: The Criminal Investigation Division of the Kandy Police has arrested three individuals on suspicion of stealing two high-capacity motorcycles that were kept as Court exhibits at the Kandy Court Complex, during flooding caused by heavy rainfall associated with Cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/03/lawnorder/926487/three-arrested-for-stealing-two-motorcycles-from-kandy-court-complex/

[2026-01-03 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Saudi Energia Company donates TLGs for Ditwah recovery efforts in Sri Lanka - DailyNews

Snippet: Responding to an initiative by the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Riyadh, Saudi Energia Company donated eight high-capacities Tower Light Generators (TLG) valued at SAR 160,000 (USD 43,000) to support recovery operations and reconstruction efforts in areas affected by the recent Ditwah cyclone in Sri Lanka. The Embassy is making arrangements to dispatch the generators to Sri Lanka for use in ongoing relief work.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/03/local/926607/saudi-energia-company-donates-tlgs-for-ditwah-recovery-efforts-in-sri-lanka/

[2026-01-03 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SL Embassy in France begins work with ceremony on January 01, 2026 - DailyNews

Snippet: The staff of the Embassy of Sri Lanka in France commenced work in the New Year on January 01, 2026 with a simple ceremony. Following the raising of the National Flag and lighting of the traditional oil lamp, a two-minute’ silence was observed to commemorate those who lost their lives in Cyclone Ditwah, and to commemorate members of the tri-forces, war heroes and all those who sacrificed their lives on behalf of the Motherland.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/03/local/926626/sl-embassy-in-france-begins-work-with-ceremony-on-january-01-2026/

[2026-01-03 05:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Mourning after fire in Switzerland's Crans-Montana village

Snippet: Nathan, 19, who managed to escape, described the dramatic moments to the newspaper Blick: "One woman was sitting on the shoulders of another woman. She had two bottles of sparklers." The sparklers were waved so high that they touched the ceiling. "It suddenly caught fire," the young Swiss man continued.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/mourning-after-fire-in-switzerlands-crans-montana-village/g-75369224

[2026-01-03 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Champagne sparklers blamed for Swiss inferno that killed 40 people

Snippet: Witnesses saw a candle in a bottle ignite the ceiling at Le Constellation bar. Officials say the flashover trapped revellers in the basement

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3338577/champagne-sparklers-likely-cause-fatal-crans-montana-bar-fire-killed-40

[2026-01-03 01:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 2 cats found at Tai Po inferno site a month after Hong Kong blaze, SPCA says

Snippet: Animal protection group calls discovery a ‘miracle’ and expresses hope of finding more missing pets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3338571/2-cats-found-tai-po-inferno-site-month-after-hong-kong-blaze-spca-says

[2026-01-02 22:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: DOT under fire over Frasco's magazine cover feature

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/department-tourism-under-fire-christina-frasco-magazine-feature/

[2026-01-02 22:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Swiss investigators rush to identify victims of New Year’s fire

Snippet: Swiss officials say it may take days to identify victims of the Le Constellation fire, as many young revellers suffered severe burns

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3338552/swiss-investigators-rush-identify-victims-new-years-fire

[2026-01-02 18:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s new legal aid chief pledges full support for Tai Po fire victims

Snippet: Chan Chak-ming also says his department will answer society’s needs with ‘professional, efficient and empathetic’ services

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3338492/hong-kongs-new-legal-aid-chief-pledges-full-support-tai-po-fire-victims

[2026-01-02 15:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Swiss face arduous task of identifying victims of deadly bar fire

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/europe/switzerland-le-constellation-bar-fire-task-identify-victims/

[2026-01-02 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Amsterdam church destroyed by New Year's blaze

Snippet: Amsterdam's Vondel Church, near one of the city's most popular parks, was largely destroyed in a fire just as New Year celebrations were in full swing, local media reported on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/amsterdam-church-destroyed-by-new-years-blaze/a-75362443

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

Source: Daily News

Title: AI for climate predictions and disaster preparedness - DailyNews

Snippet: The devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah last month revealed the imperative need for a scientific early warning system for reliable climate prediction. Sri Lanka can no longer ignore the fact that climate-driven disasters are becoming more frequent, more destructive, and more unpredictable. Flash floods swallowed communities overnight, while landslides in the central highlands buried roads, homes, and entire families.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/02/features/925949/ai-for-climate-predictions-and-disaster-preparedness/

[2026-01-02 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Distribution of foreign humanitarian aid to victims of Cyclone Ditwah - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka has received humanitarian assistance from 22 foreign countries and the World Food Programme (WFP) to support communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/02/local/926063/distribution-of-foreign-humanitarian-aid-to-victims-of-cyclone-ditwah/

[2026-01-02 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Over 40 killed, 100 injured after fire at Swiss ski resort bar - DailyNews

Snippet: About 40 people are believed to have been killed and 100 injured after a fire tore through a crowded bar during a New Year’s Eve party in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry. The Italian Foreign Ministry said information from Swiss police indicated about 40 deaths, but Swiss Police declined to give a specific ‍figure.Police said the incident took place at about 1.30am local time in a bar called Le Constellation, which is popular

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/02/world/926108/over-40-killed-100-injured-after-fire-at-swiss-ski-resort-bar/

[2026-01-02 05:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Tri-Forces donate one day’s salary, contributing Rs. 372.7 million to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund - DailyNews

Snippet: Members of all ranks from the Sri Lanka Army, Sri Lanka Navy and Sri Lanka Air Force have collectively donated a day’s basic salary to the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, which established to restore livelihoods and rebuild the country following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/01/local/926319/tri-forces-donate-one-days-salary-contributing-rs-372-7-million-to-rebuilding-sri-lanka-fund/

[2026-01-02 03:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Dozens feared dead in Swiss resort fire

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Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/dozens-feared-dead-in-swiss-resort-fire/video-75361750

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Cartoonist Harry Harrison’s humorous takes on Hong Kong and beyond in December

Snippet: Discover SCMP’s Harry’s View as our veteran cartoonist casts his satirical eye over the political, social and economic landscape

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/harrys-view/article/3338210/fire-scams-indigo-woes-merry-trumpmas-cartoonist-harry-harrisons-wry-takes-december

[2026-01-01 21:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Storm Rider takes advantage of light weight and sublime Teetan ride to bag G3

Snippet: Mauritian jockey’s outstanding display helps David Hayes’ consistent galloper strike in New Year’s Day feature

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3338417/storm-rider-takes-advantage-light-weight-and-sublime-karis-teetan-ride-bag-group-three

[2026-01-01 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Bars, hotels cash in as Hong Kong welcomes 25% more visitors for New Year’s Eve

Snippet: Influx recorded despite city forgoing fireworks display in light of deadly Tai Po fire, while departures by locals rose by nearly 21 per cent

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3338413/hong-kong-welcomes-25-more-visitors-new-years-eve-2024

[2026-01-01 20:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 85% of injured Hong Kong fire victims discharged, others in stable condition

Snippet: Health Bureau says 67 of 79 victims injured in Tai Po fire have recovered or been discharged, while 12 are in a stable condition

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3338406/85-injured-hong-kong-fire-victims-discharged-others-stable-condition

[2026-01-01 19:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing slams Taiwanese leader Lai’s New Year’s speech as ‘lies’ and ‘malice’

Snippet: William Lai vows to boost Taiwan’s defences in televised address days after PLA holds live-fire military drills around the island

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3338396/beijing-slams-taiwanese-leader-lais-new-years-speech-lies-and-malice

[2026-01-01 19:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Dozens dead, 115 hurt in Swiss bar fire during New Year’s celebration

Snippet: It is not yet clear what started the blaze at the Crans-Montana resort, a popular international ski and golf destination

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3338393/several-dead-explosion-and-fire-swiss-ski-resort-bar-police-say

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Year-end diplomacy - DailyNews

Snippet: Last week, the Government ended a hectic year receiving delegates from India and China, continuing its efforts to revive the country following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. This is while the opposition was upbeat over the defeat of the budget at the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/01/features/925341/year-end-diplomacy/

[2026-01-01 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: BOC contributes Rs. 500 Mn to “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” Fund - DailyNews

Snippet: Bank of Ceylon (BOC) has contributed Rs. 500 million to the Government’s “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” Fund to support communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/01/business/925297/boc-contributes-rs-500-mn-to-rebuilding-sri-lanka-fund/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: SL thankful to Catholic Archdiocese in Moscow for Cyclone Ditwah recovery support - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s Embassy in the Russian Federation extends its appreciation to the Catholic Archdiocese in Moscow for organising special holy masses in remembrance of the victims of the devastating Ditwah Cyclone, which recently affected large parts of the country.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/01/local/925445/sl-thankful-to-catholic-archdiocese-in-moscow-for-cyclone-ditwah-recovery-support/

[2026-01-01 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: A challenging year - DailyNews

Snippet: The year that dawns today will be a challenging one for Sri Lanka and indeed, the entire world. Sri Lanka’s biggest challenge in 2026 will be emerging from the ashes of Cyclone Ditwah, which battered almost the entire country at the end of November last year. But Sri Lanka has done it before – to cite just two recent examples, Sri Lanka emerged successfully from the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami and the 2020 Covid pandemic, even though thousands perished in

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/01/editorial/925338/a-challenging-year-3/

[2026-01-01 04:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Presidential Task Force appointed to lead post-Cyclone Ditwah recovery - DailyNews

Snippet: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed a Presidential Task Force to lead rehabilitation, recovery and reconstruction efforts in areas affected by Cyclone Ditwah, through an Extraordinary Gazette issued today (31).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/31/breaking-news/925729/presidential-task-force-appointed-to-lead-post-cyclone-ditwah-recovery/

[2026-01-01 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Not cowed’: Australia sees defiant start to 2026 after mass shooting

Snippet: Many police officers openly carried rapid-fire rifles, a first for the popular annual fireworks display over Sydney’s Harbour Bridge

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3338342/australia-sees-defiant-start-2026-after-mass-shooting

[2025-12-31 21:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SLIIT donates Rs. 20 million to the “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” Fund - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology Guarantee Limited (SLIIT) has made a financial donation of Rs. 20 million to the Government’s “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” Fund to provide relief to those affected by Cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/31/local/925100/sliit-donates-rs-20-million-to-the-rebuilding-sri-lanka-fund/

[2025-12-31 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As commissioners quit, Philippines’ flood-control probe faces credibility crisis

Snippet: Analysts said the exits risk deepening public scepticism over whether politically connected contractors can be held to account

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3338295/commissioners-quit-philippines-flood-control-probe-faces-credibility-crisis

[2025-12-31 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 2026 is a stellar year for supermoons and eclipses: what to look out for

Snippet: The coming year is packed with cosmic events, from a ‘ring of fire’ eclipse to two six-planet line-ups to several supermoons

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3337986/supermoons-eclipses-and-more-2026-guide-best-night-sky-events-look-out

[2025-12-31 17:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing hits back at ‘extremely hypocritical’ critics of drills around Taiwan

Snippet: Japan, Australia, Britain and the EU express concern about live-fire and blockade exercises around island

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3338265/tokyo-expresses-concern-beijing-over-military-drills-around-taiwan-report

[2025-12-31 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Chinese PLA Eastern Theatre Command ‘live fire training’ achieves desired effects - DailyNews

Snippet: The ground forces of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theatre Command organised live fire training, while conducting long-range joint strike with units of the Navy, Air Force and Rocket Force in the waters to the south of Taiwan Island at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, said a military spokesperson.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/31/world/924725/chinese-pla-eastern-theatre-command-live-fire-training-achieves-desired-effects/

[2025-12-31 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SLT MOBITEL restores over 98% of sites impacted by Ditwah - DailyNews

Snippet: In the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, SLT MOBITEL led one of the most extraordinary national connectivity restoration efforts in recent years, mobilising the full breadth of its operational network, technical expertise, and emergency response systems to safeguard Sri Lanka’s digital lifeline.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/31/business/924568/slt-mobitel-restores-over-98-of-sites-impacted-by-ditwah/

[2025-12-31 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Fire guts Kiribathgoda shoe store - DailyNews

Snippet: A fire broke out yesterday morning at a shoe shop in Kiribathgoda town. Later, the fire subsequently spread to the adjacent leading textile shop and several other shops. It has been reported the fire has started due to a sudden electrical fault in the shoe shop. About five fire engines from the Colombo Municipal Council and the Gampaha Municipal Council arrived to doused the fire later.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/31/local/924893/fire-guts-kiribathgoda-shoe-store/

[2025-12-31 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: George Keyt Foundation contributes to national disaster relief efforts - DailyNews

Snippet: The George Keyt Foundation has extended support to the Government of Sri Lanka’s disaster relief efforts following the severe devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/31/business/924453/george-keyt-foundation-contributes-to-national-disaster-relief-efforts/

[2025-12-31 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: FLiCo launches free service initiative for Flood Victims - DailyNews

Snippet: FLiCo has become the first service provider in Sri Lanka to launch a structured islandwide free service initiative to support households affected by recent flooding, reaffirming its commitment to community welfare during times of national need.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/31/business/924456/flico-launches-free-service-initiative-for-flood-victims/

[2025-12-31 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: 2025 in retrospect - DailyNews

Snippet: December 31 draws 2025 to a close at a symbolic moment. It marks the completion of the first quarter of the millennium. The year unfolded amid political shifts, economic pressures, and social change, alongside moments of achievement and loss at home. It was a year marked by an unusual number of deaths in the arts, claiming towering figures such as Screen Queen Malini Fonseka, Song Queen Latha Walpola, and many other respected voices who shaped the country’s cultural life.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/31/general-opinion/924689/2025-in-retrospect/

[2025-12-31 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ACL FireGuard receives highest national fire safety standard - DailyNews

Snippet: For over two decades, safety has been more than a requirement for ACL Cables PLC., it has been a responsibility. Long before fire safety standards were mandated or formally regulated, ACL introduced FireGuard cables to the Sri Lankan market, setting a benchmark for flame-retardant performance at a time when such measures were neither required nor expected.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/31/business/924447/acl-fireguard-receives-highest-national-fire-safety-standard/

[2025-12-30 21:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 5 cabbies arrested over exploiting ‘free ride’ policy for Hong Kong fire victims

Snippet: Police say five drivers, aged 29 to 40, arrested for allegedly attempting to defraud online ride-hailing platform

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3338178/5-cabbies-arrested-over-exploiting-free-ride-policy-hong-kong-fire-victims

[2025-12-30 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Philippines flood-control probe ‘in peril’ after death of public works official

Snippet: Analysts said the death removes a pivotal witness and exposes weaknesses in how authorities have handled evidence and testimony

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3338128/after-key-officials-death-can-philippines-flood-control-probe-still-deliver-answers