[2025-12-26 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China aircraft carrier allows use of naked flames for TCM therapy popular with troops

Snippet: Military chiefs describe flames used in cupping treatment as ‘necessary fire’; say strict fire prevention code enforced on ship

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3337781/china-aircraft-carrier-allows-use-naked-flames-tcm-therapy-which-popular-among-troops

[2025-12-26 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Marcos family

Snippet: In-depth After flood control mess, NIA chief’s daughter transfers ownership of $1.2-M Las Vegas house Newsbreak Podcasts and Videos Top political stories of 2025: President Marcos vs Senator Imee Marcos Dec 26, 2025 5:30 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Inside Track Why did the dynastic Marcos change his mind about the anti-dynasty bill?

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/marcos-family/

[2025-12-26 19:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: California hit by powerful storm on Christmas Day

Snippet: After days of relentless torrential rains, leading to mudslides and flash floods, California was hit by another powerful storm on Christmas Day.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/california-hit-by-powerful-storm-on-christmas-day/a-75307479

[2025-12-26 18:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Indonesians raise white flags as anger grows over slow flood aid - DailyNews

Snippet: For weeks now, angry and distressed residents in Indonesia’s westernmost province have been raising white flags over the state’s slow response to a series of deadly floods.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/26/breaking-news/922313/indonesians-raise-white-flags-as-anger-grows-over-slow-flood-aid/

[2025-12-26 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Hong Kong’s Tai Po community is finding light in darkness, 1 month after fire

Snippet: As Wang Fuk Court residents and their neighbours pick up the pieces after blaze, glimmers of hope and generosity bring comfort

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3337743/quiet-strength-how-hong-kongs-tai-po-community-moving-1-month-after-fire

[2025-12-26 07:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah - DailyNews

Snippet: As Sri Lanka continues its recovery from Cyclone Ditwah, one of the most severe climate disasters in the history of the country the debate over debt relief, climate risk, and economic resilience shows no signs of abating. The cyclone battered the country which is facing crisis of balancing emergency spending, international assistance, and debt commitments.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/26/features/922055/aftermath-of-cyclone-ditwah/

[2025-12-26 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Facing natural disasters - DailyNews

Snippet: Exactly 21 years ago, Sri Lanka witnessed the biggest natural disaster in living memory – the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami. Today, in the wake of the destruction caused by Cyclone Ditwah in November, the bitter memories of that episode have also come back to haunt us. While the tsunami and the Covid-19 pandemic took a higher toll of lives, Ditwah was more destructive, having battered all nine provinces.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/26/editorial/922049/facing-natural-disasters/

[2025-12-26 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Can Havelock SC survive Army’s fire-power? - DailyNews

Snippet: Havelock Sports Club, still unbeaten this season, will look to extend their winning streak when they host Army Sports Club in their Week 7 match of the Maliban SLR Inter-Club ‘A’ Division League Rugby Tournament at Havelock Park on Saturday December 27, with kick-off at 3.00 pm.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/26/sports/921963/can-havelock-sc-survive-armys-fire-power/

[2025-12-26 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Hill Country Malayagam community donates Rs. 1 Mn to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund - DailyNews

Snippet: The Hill Country Malayagam community has made a financial donation of Rs. 1 million to the Government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund to provide relief to those affected by Cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/26/local/922013/hill-country-malayagam-community-donates-rs-1-mn-to-rebuilding-sri-lanka-fund/

[2025-12-26 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: MKS Group donates to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Flood Relief Fund - DailyNews

Snippet: The MKS Group of Companies in Melbourne made a generous financial donation of AUS$ 30,000/- (LKR 6,027,039.00) 2025 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 due to Cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/26/local/922113/mks-group-donates-to-rebuilding-sri-lanka-flood-relief-fund/

[2025-12-26 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: New clashes as Cambodia, Thailand hold first talks to end latest violence - DailyNews

Snippet: Thailand and Cambodia have reported new fighting in their ongoing border conflict, as the first talks between the sides since the latest outbreak of violence get under way. Thailand’s military said on Wednesday that there had been clashes in the border provinces of Sisaket and Surin, Thai media reported, with Thai Forces responding to Cambodian BM-21 rocket attacks with artillery, tank fire and drones.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/26/world/922237/new-clashes-as-cambodia-thailand-hold-first-talks-to-end-latest-violence/

[2025-12-26 00:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: ВСУ ударили по Новошахтинскому НПЗ ракетами Storm Shadow

Snippet: Украина нанесла удар англо-французскими ракетами Storm Shadow по Новошахтинскому нефтеперерабатывающему заводу в Ростовской области. Об этом сообщается в Telegram-канале Генштаба ВСУ в четверг, 25 декабря.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/ru/ukraina-udarila-raketami-storm-shadow-po-novosahtinskomu-npz-v-rostovskoj-oblasti/a-75304042

[2025-12-26 00:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong firefighter unions slam Ip Man producer Checkley Sin over blaze remarks

Snippet: Producer of Ip Man film series took to social media on Monday to claim internal messages accuse fire service director of mismanaging blaze

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3337737/hong-kong-firefighter-unions-slam-ip-man-producer-checkley-sin-over-blaze-remarks

[2025-12-26 00:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Christmas under fire’: Ukraine, Russia report fatal air strikes

Snippet: Ukraine has been warding off a full-scale Russian invasion since February 2022

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3337736/christmas-under-fire-ukraine-russia-report-fatal-air-strikes

[2025-12-25 20:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Starting anew’: Indonesians in flood-struck Sumatra hold Christmas mass

Snippet: Many in the congregation are still sheltering at evacuation sites after the fatal disaster wreaked havoc on the island four weeks ago

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3337716/indonesians-flood-struck-sumatra-hold-christmas-mass

[2025-12-25 19:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong taxi driver hospitalised after crashing into school building

Snippet: Incident at Delia Memorial School (Hip Wo) leaves 61-year-old driver trapped, requiring fire services to extract her

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3337713/hong-kong-taxi-driver-hospitalised-after-crashing-school-building

[2025-12-25 19:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Charity vows to give every Hong Kong fire-affected child a new toy

Snippet: Kids4Kids also strives to promote ‘three Cs’ – creativity, character and community – to help children become future changemakers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3337710/charity-vows-give-every-hong-kong-fire-affected-child-new-toy

[2025-12-25 15:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Australia probes after car with Hanukkah sign torched in Christmas Day attack

Snippet: The vehicle was scorched by the ‘suspicious fire’ while parked in a house driveway in Melbourne

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3337683/australia-investigates-after-car-hanukkah-sign-torched-christmas-day-attack

[2025-12-25 14:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Southern California drenched by powerful Christmas storm, flash flooding

Snippet: Governor declares state of emergency amid deaths, rescues, evacuations, floods and potential mudslides

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3337681/southern-california-drenched-powerful-christmas-storms-flash-flooding

[2025-12-25 07:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Steady steps in recovery and governance - DailyNews

Snippet: The government remained focused last week on rehabilitation efforts following the devastating effects of Cyclone Ditwah, notwithstanding the festive season. Still, it had its own political issues to deal with it too, with former Speaker Asoka Ranwala embroiled in controversy following an accident.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/25/features/921561/steady-steps-in-recovery-and-governance/

[2025-12-25 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Schools in risk prone areas will be relocated to safe locations - PM - DailyNews

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

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/25/local/921836/schools-in-risk-prone-areas-will-be-relocated-to-safe-locations-pm/

[2025-12-25 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Over Rs. 20 Bn damages from cyclone Ditwah in fisheries sector - DailyNews

Snippet: Total losses in the fisheries sector due to Cyclone Storm Ditwah are valued at between Rs.20.5 and Rs.21.5 billion (between about USD 66.4 and USD 69.7 million), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) said yesterday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/25/breaking-news/921850/over-rs-20-bn-damages-from-cyclone-ditwah-in-fisheries-sector/

[2025-12-25 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Over 800 kms of electric fences damaged due to cyclone - DailyNews

Snippet: More than 838 kilometers of electric fences, valued around Rs.157 million, were damaged due to environmental disruptions caused by Cyclone Ditwah, which led to an increased number of elephants entering villages, Environment Deputy Minister Anton Jayakody said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/25/local/921856/over-800-kms-of-electric-fences-damaged-due-to-cyclone/

[2025-12-25 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: UNESCO mobilises emergency aid to SL in aftermath of cyclone - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lankan Ambassador to France and Permanent Delegate to UNESCO, Manisha Gunasekera, met with UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany, at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris on December 19. The meeting focused on UNESCO’s emergency assistance and medium- to long-term support to Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/25/local/921662/unesco-mobilises-emergency-aid-to-sl-in-aftermath-of-cyclone/

[2025-12-25 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Pittsburgh and Cleveland Buddhist Temples extend financial aid to SL - DailyNews

Snippet: With the objective of providing relief to the people affected by Cyclone Ditwah, the Pittsburgh and Cleveland Buddhist temples in coordination with the Sri Lankan Embassy in the United States, under the leadership of the Chief Incumbent of these temples, Venerable Dr. Surakkulame Pemarathana Thera, the monks of the monastery and the donor community donated US$5,000 to the Embassy’s relief fund, while the Cleveland Buddhist Temple donated US$5,500 to the Central Bank Fund directly.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/25/local/921686/pittsburgh-and-cleveland-buddhist-temples-extend-financial-aid-to-sl/

[2025-12-25 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Navy assists in rehabilitation of schools in Badulla - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sri Lanka Navy is contributing to Nena Diri Meheyuma, a week-long initiative led by the Uva Provincial Education Ministry from December 20 to 27. The initiatives focus on rehabilitating schools and pre-schools in the Badulla district that sustained damage from Cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/25/local/921520/navy-assists-in-rehabilitation-of-schools-in-badulla/

[2025-12-25 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Myanmar provides assistance for disaster relief work in Sri Lanka - DailyNews

Snippet: The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Yangon, Myanmar, reports the valuable support received from the Government of Myanmar, as well as from charity, business, and private entities, for disaster relief efforts in Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/25/local/921756/myanmar-provides-assistance-for-disaster-relief-work-in-sri-lanka/

[2025-12-25 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Thirty two children lose fathers after cyclone in Kandy - DailyNews

Snippet: Thirty-two children in the Kandy District lost their fathers due to the floods and landslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah, stated Kandy District Assistant Director of the Disaster Management Centre, Indika Ranaweera.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/25/local/921768/thirty-two-children-lose-fathers-after-cyclone-in-kandy/

[2025-12-25 04:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Southeastern Taiwan shaken by 6.1 magnitude quake - DailyNews

Snippet: An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 struck Taiwan’s southeastern coastal county of Taitung on Wednesday, the island’s weather administration said, although there were no immediate reports of damage.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/24/breaking-news/921904/southeastern-taiwan-shaken-by-6-1-magnitude-quake/

[2025-12-25 02:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong police make another arrest over deadly Tai Po blaze

Snippet: Man, 48, arrested on suspicion of manslaughter is 16th person detained in connection with fire

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3337665/hong-kong-police-make-another-arrest-over-deadly-tai-po-blaze

[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