Topic: Politics — Neutral reports only
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[2026-02-16 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Children are the future generation of any country. Therefore, the child community of any country in the world needs to be protected at any cost. It is the same for Sri Lanka. Unfortunately, it is close family members or well-known individuals who abuse children more than strangers. The current National People’s Power (NPP) Government is trying its best to protect the Sri Lankan child community.
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[2026-02-16 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Government’s digital transformation drive has achieved a significant milestone with the successful implementation of the Electronic Birth, Marriage and Death (e-BMD) system across Sri Lanka’s overseas missions, enabling thousands of citizens living abroad to obtain vital civil documents swiftly and efficiently.
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[2026-02-16 05:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: West Bank land registration will force anyone who has a claim to land to prove ownership, a move decried by Palestinians
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[2026-02-16 04:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Israel's government on Sunday approved a contentious plan to make it easier for Israeli settlers to purchase land in the occupied West Bank and further sideline Palestinian authorities.
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[2026-02-16 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: La un an după schimbul tensionat de replici transatlantice privind libertatea de exprimare și rolul Europei în NATO, ministrul german al Apărării, Boris Pistorius, vine la a 62-a ediție a Conferinței pentru Securitate de la München cu un mesaj clar către Washington: Germania și Europa ”își fac temele” și rămân aliați de încredere.
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[2026-02-16 01:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Many cats have occupied the post since the 1920s with historical records even showing them in government residences in the era of Henry VIII
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[2026-02-15 23:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Ukraine applied to join the EU days after Russia’s invasion almost four years ago, seeking to anchor itself to the West
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[2026-02-15 20:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Public optimism about national economic conditions has increased alongside strong approval ratings for the government, according to the latest “Mood of the Nation” survey conducted by Verité Research.
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[2026-02-15 19:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Premier Węgier zamierza kontynuować swoją twardą politykę wobec organizacji obywatelskich w swoim kraju. W sobotę (14.02.2026), podczas corocznego orędzia o stanie państwa, Viktor Orban zapowiedział, że będzie nadal walczył z „pseudo-obywatelskimi organizacjami, przekupionymi dziennikarzami, sędziami i politykami”. Dodał, że jego praca „nie jest nawet w połowie zakończona”.
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[2026-02-15 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Extreme heat, floods, pollution, congested traffic and a tough job market are some of the major challenges faced by the city’s residents
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[2026-02-15 15:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Transport chief vows to ‘conduct a fresh and comprehensive review and widely consult the community’
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[2026-02-15 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A government crackdown freed thousands, but with no passports or support, survivors have simply traded captivity for destitution
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[2026-02-15 14:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: Result eases concerns in India; 'July Charter' political reform package approved
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[2026-02-15 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Opposition parties accuse the ruling coalition of keeping voters in the dark, fearing a fast track to environmental damage
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[2026-02-15 13:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The ex-president said most Americans ‘find this behaviour deeply troubling’ and it will hurt the Republicans in the midterm election
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[2026-02-15 12:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Showers will occur at times in Central and Uva provinces and in Ampara, Batticaloa and Hambantota districts.
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[2026-02-15 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Home-price declines eased in January and policy support is building, but analysts warn oversupply continues to cloud the outlook
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[2026-02-15 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Prime Minister Viktor Orban said Saturday that the European Union (EU) poses a greater threat to Hungary than Russia, accusing Brussels of seeking to undermine his government by supporting the opposition.
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[2026-02-15 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Observers say even Washington’s close allies need to hedge against a more assertive foreign policy, with some already courting Beijing
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[2026-02-14 23:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Commissioner’s office says it summoned representatives from the countries and bloc in Hong Kong to voice ‘strong dissatisfaction’
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[2026-02-14 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: A pardoned convict and self-confessed former illegal drug user, Senator Robin Padilla sets off an avalanche of reactions by opining that today’s young people are weak. He is also among nine senators dubbed “Tsinators” by netizens for their penchant for speaking up for the interests of China, which has just banned some Filipino local government officials from its territories.
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[2026-02-14 22:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The designer behind Hello Kitty is stepping down after 46 years, during which time she oversaw the feline character achieving world recognition.
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[2026-02-14 22:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Prime minister-in-waiting Tarique Rahman dedicated his victory to those who ‘sacrificed for democracy’ after the first polls since a deadly 2024 uprising
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[2026-02-14 21:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Tamanna Akter was roaming around the Dhaka University campus on Friday, a day after Bangladesh's election and referendum.
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[2026-02-14 21:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: City leader hosts meeting of 150 officials, advisers, lawmakers and experts on State Council’s white paper on local affairs
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[2026-02-14 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Philippine News Rappler Talk: What the world can learn from Philippine seas Environment Worsening floods? Stop Manila Bay reclamations, say groups Feb 12, 2026 7:02 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Thought Leaders [Pastilan] The cost of neglect in Iligan Feb 9, 2026 3:29 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Voices [OPINION] Waste is political.
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[2026-02-14 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Philippine News Rappler Talk: What the world can learn from Philippine seas Environment Worsening floods? Stop Manila Bay reclamations, say groups Feb 12, 2026 7:02 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Philippine News Philippines, US sign deal on critical energy transition minerals Feb 6, 2026 1:06 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Voices [OPINION] Waste is political.
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[2026-02-14 19:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: At Munich Security Conference, Chinese foreign minister also accuses Japan of ‘angry ambitions for the invasion and colonisation of Taiwan’
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[2026-02-14 19:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: School shootings are rare in Canada, and the government has responded to previous mass shootings with strict gun control measures.
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[2026-02-14 19:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the forthcoming two teacher recruitment examinations will be conducted in accordance with the relevant court decisions pertaining to the ongoing legal proceedings and further noted that, taking into consideration the requests received, steps have been taken to make a request to Court’s approval to revise the conditions of the effective date of degree completion.
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[2026-02-14 19:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘We will not rule out reviewing the quota if there is such a need, and the universities’ supporting facilities are ready,’ minister says
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[2026-02-14 17:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘History will judge’ those in the film industry who do not speak out against the Gaza war, the Booker Prize winner says
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[2026-02-14 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Island’s leader has appealed to opposition parties to stop blocking a US$40 billion spending plan, citing the need to ‘safeguard security’
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[2026-02-14 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Second shutdown in four months after funding halted for Department of Homeland Security, as Republicans and Democrats fail to reach a deal
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[2026-02-14 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Asean should not discard the Five-Point Consensus, but translate it into a politically astute strategy of conditional engagement
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[2026-02-14 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Two nations could work together on areas like global governance and safety and promote local-level collaboration, according to researchers
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[2026-02-14 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The HADIS system can deliver cargo of up to 500kg over a range of 120km and safeguard transport aircraft during resupply operations
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[2026-02-14 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
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[2026-02-14 12:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Showers will occur at times in Central and Uva provinces and in Ampara, Batticaloa and Hambantota districts. Fairly heavy falls about 50 mm are likely at some places in Uva and Central provinces and in Ampara and Batticaloa districts.
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[2026-02-14 12:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he intended push through voter ID requirements for the November midterm elections.
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[2026-02-14 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As the US-led order unravels, the Japanese prime minister’s militaristic approach goes against the global shift towards cooperation with China
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[2026-02-14 08:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: A lawyers association has filed a legal complaint against French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot over his accusations against UN Palestinian rights rapporteur Francesca Albanese regarding alleged remarks she made about Israel.
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[2026-02-14 07:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: "Um dos fatores maiores de não permitir nossos filhos irem para a federal é a gente manter nossos valores familiares. A faculdade particular [se] alinha mais aos nossos princípios [...]. A federal aqui no Rio está bem precária, tem greve vários meses, prédio quebrado, está caindo aos pedaços."
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[2026-02-14 07:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: O chanceler federal da Alemanha, Friedrich Merz (CDU), afirmou, nesta sexta-feira (13/02), que a ordem mundial baseada em direitos e regras está em processo de "destruição" em um contexto em que Estados Unidos, Rússia e China disputam a hegemonia.
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[2026-02-14 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Board of Investment Director General Renuka Weerakone yesterday said that they have received many requests for the investment in the mineral resource sector and approvals will be granted for these projects in compliance with the National Mineral Policy.
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[2026-02-14 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Members of the Parliamentary Women’s Caucus led by Women and Child Affairs Minister Saroja Savithri Paulraj reviewed existing physical and operational challenges faced by the National Commission on Women during a meeting held at the Presidential Secretariat on Thursday evening.
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[2026-02-14 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A high level meeting held at the Presidential secretariat under the patronage of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Minister, Ananda Wijepala and Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake on Thursday conducted a comprehensive review of the progress of cyclone Ditwah Resettlement program in Kurunegala, Kegalle, Badulla districts and the Central Province.
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[2026-02-14 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Amid growing geopolitical turbulence and intensifying competition for strategic resources, the Arctic is becoming a key theater of global rivalry. Energy policy in the modern world is a central element of national and international strategy. In recent weeks, Greenland has once again found itself at the center of international news.
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[2026-02-14 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: An elderly woman died and three others have been injured after being attacked by a wild elephant in the Valachchenai town in Batticaloa yesterday (13) morning.
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[2026-02-14 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Rascettes or bracelets are the horizontal lines that run across the wrist.
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