[2026-01-31 13:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: This tiny Australian town is up for sale - but the locals don't want to leave - DailyNews

Snippet: Tucked away in the rugged Victorian bushland lies the tiny outpost of Licola, population: five.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/31/breaking-news/943372/this-tiny-australian-town-is-up-for-sale-but-the-locals-dont-want-to-leave/

[2026-01-31 12:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: Schitt's Creek and Home Alone star Catherine O'Hara dies aged 71 - DailyNews

Snippet: Catherine O’Hara, the comedic actress best known for her starring roles in the Home Alone and Beetlejuice films, as well as her Emmy-winning turn in Schitt’s Creek, has died aged 71.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/31/breaking-news/943365/schitts-creek-and-home-alone-star-catherine-ohara-dies-aged-71/

[2026-01-31 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Kim Jong-un set to signal stronger nuclear deterrence posture at congress

Snippet: After viewing a test of a multiple rocket launcher system, Kim is likely to unveil ICBM plans capable of hitting the US, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3341913/north-koreas-kim-jong-un-set-signal-stronger-nuclear-deterrence-posture-congress

[2026-01-31 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Critical point’: can Thailand election pave way for national reset?

Snippet: With the economy struggling and corruption rife, Thai voters will look to the February 8 election as a chance to turn the country around

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3341880/thailand-election-looms-voters-seek-national-reset-end-decade-decline

[2026-01-31 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Editorial | Starmer’s visit to China highlights benefits of dialogue over confrontation

Snippet: While several deals were struck on the UK prime minister’s trip, the most important outcome is the willingness of the leaders of both countries to work constructively together

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3341872/starmers-visit-china-highlights-benefits-dialogue-over-confrontation

[2026-01-31 09:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US may have averted major shutdown by splitting bill, but partial closure is on

Snippet: House approval still needed, with a funding lapse expected before lawmakers move to pass the spending package early next week

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/diplomacy/article/3341911/us-likely-averts-major-government-shutdown-splitting-bill-partial-closure-looms

[2026-01-31 09:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Editorial | Hong Kong cannot take its Exchange Fund’s stellar year for granted

Snippet: The fund posted a record gain last year, boosting the Hong Kong government’s fiscal health, but global headwinds must be heeded

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3341808/hong-kong-cannot-take-its-exchange-funds-stellar-year-granted

[2026-01-31 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As I see it | When in doubt, EU leaders dig an even bigger hole

Snippet: Brussels presses on with its self-defeating policy of isolating Russia, even as the US makes clear its transatlantic ally is effectively on its own for its security

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3341636/when-doubt-eu-leaders-dig-even-bigger-hole

[2026-01-31 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Government re-affirms commitment to abolish Prevention of Terrorism Act - DailyNews

Snippet: The Government has re-affirmed its firm commitment to abolish the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), a long-standing election pledge, while assuring that public consultation will play a decisive role in shaping its replacement, Justice Minister and National Integration Harshana Nanayakkara said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/31/breaking-news/943273/government-re-affirms-commitment-to-abolish-prevention-of-terrorism-act/

[2026-01-31 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SLFP proposes restricting social media to minors - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) General Secretary and former Minister Duminda Dissanayake said that a proposal considering the restriction of social media access for minors, will be submitted to the Government to combat online harm and protect children’s mental health.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/31/breaking-news/943313/slfp-proposes-restricting-social-media-to-minors/

[2026-01-31 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Minor Lines – Lines of Marriage or Affection – Part 2 - DailyNews

Snippet: The line of Marriage is found on the Mount of Mercury. It runs from the percussion towards the centre of the hand. A number of these lines are seen in some hands. These lines are absent in some hands.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/31/general-opinion/943151/minor-lines-lines-of-marriage-or-affection-part-2/

[2026-01-31 06:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: Animism: ancient wisdom - DailyNews

Snippet: Every year, Buddhists around the world celebrate Navam Full Moon Poya Day, remembering important events from the Buddha’s life. At the same time, scholars remind us about animism, humanity’s oldest way of understanding the world. These two traditions, separated by thousands of years, teach us remarkably similar lessons about respect, connection, and living in harmony.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/31/kks-perera/943175/animism-ancient-wisdom/

[2026-01-31 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Korea and UNDP to tackle Waste Management challenges - DailyNews

Snippet: The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment, Republic of Korea, through the Korea Environmental Industry and Technology Institute (KEITI), will provide USD 4.7 million for a new initiative entitled ‘Scale-up and Sustain the Low-Carbon Municipal Solid Waste Management and Resource Recovery in Sri Lanka’ which will be implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka together with the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/31/local/943201/korea-and-undp-to-tackle-waste-management-challenges/

[2026-01-31 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Montana National Guard medical, engineering team here to assist recovery - DailyNews

Snippet: The US Embassy in Sri Lanka welcomed a team of engineers and medical professionals from the Montana National Guard as they engaged with counterparts from Sri Lanka’s Disaster Management Centre (DMC) and other Government agencies to assess damage to health facilities and critical infrastructure following Cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/31/local/943263/montana-national-guard-medical-engineering-team-here-to-assist-recovery/

[2026-01-31 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Kalutara District JP Association AGM held in Panadura - DailyNews

Snippet: The Annual General Meeting of the Kalutara District Association of Justices of the Peace was held at the Migettuwatte Gunananda Memorial Library Hall Panadura recently.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/31/local/943204/kalutara-district-jp-association-agm-held-in-panadura/

[2026-01-31 04:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China lifted sanctions on British lawmakers after Starmer–Xi meeting, UK says

Snippet: Prime minister says Beijing has removed 2021 curbs on MPs as part of a wider reset, though sanctions on others appear to remain

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3341900/uk-says-china-lifts-sanctions-british-lawmakers-after-starmer-xi-meeting

[2026-01-31 02:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Premiê alemão defende aumento da jornada de trabalho no país

Snippet: "Precisamos trabalhar mais e, sobretudo, com mais eficiência neste país. Com semana de trabalho de quatro dias e equilíbrio entre vida profissional e pessoal, não conseguiremos garantir a prosperidade do nosso país", disse o chanceler federal alemão, Friedrich Merz , no início de janeiro, apesar de dados da Organização para a Cooperação e Desenvolvimento (OCDE ) mostrarem que os alemães trabalham até mais do que trabalhavam nos anos anteriores.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-br/premi%C3%AA-alem%C3%A3o-defende-aumento-da-jornada-de-trabalho-na-alemanha/a-75726632

[2026-01-31 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: EU asylum policy: What changes for refugees in Germany?

Snippet: The Common European Asylum System (CEAS) is the European Union's legal framework to create uniform, fair and efficient standards for processing asylum applications.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/eu-asylum-policy-what-changes-for-refugees-in-germany/a-75728293

[2026-01-31 01:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: سوريه: کردي مليشې او حکومت د ادغام پر توافق سلا شوي

Snippet: د کردانو په مشرتوب د «سوریې ديموکراتيک ځواکونو» چې «اس ډي اف» هم بلل کیږي، د جمعې په ورځ اعلان وکړ چې دوی پر يوه هر اړخیز اوربند او د پوځ او ادارو د سوریې په دولت کې پر تدريجي ادغام باندې توافق کړی دی.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/ps/syrian-kurdish-led-sdf-agree-ceasefire-phased-integration-deal-with-government/a-75731833

[2026-01-31 01:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong shelves cross-border levy plan, marks second policy U-turn in a day

Snippet: Proposal was part of city government’s efforts to deal with HK$87.2 billion budget deficit

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3341888/hong-kong-shelves-cross-border-levy-plan-marks-second-policy-u-turn-day

[2026-01-30 23:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Czechia's feud between president and government intensifies

Snippet: Czech President Petr Pavel is not one given to rash pronouncements.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/czechia-open-confrontation-between-president-petr-pavel-and-foreign-minister-petr-macinka-escalates/a-75729399

[2026-01-30 23:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump picks former Federal Reserve official Kevin Warsh to chair US central bank

Snippet: The nomination comes as economic issues – from tariffs to affordability – dominate the policy agenda ahead of the November midterm elections

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/politics/article/3341870/trump-picks-former-federal-reserve-official-kevin-warsh-chair-us-central-bank

[2026-01-30 22:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US envoys to Israel blocked ‘apocalyptic’ Gaza warning in 2024: report

Snippet: Leaked reports reveal US diplomats killed internal memos detailing dead bodies and famine in Gaza to avoid a ‘lack of balance’ in policy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3341861/us-envoys-israel-blocked-apocalyptic-gaza-warning-2024-report

[2026-01-30 21:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Cheltuieli istorice pentru modernizarea armatei germane

Snippet: Bundeswehr cheltuie într-un ritm fără precedent. Doar anul acesta, armata germană are le dispoziție peste 108 miliarde de euro. Suma, care este fără precedent în istoria recentă, provine atât din bugetul federal curent, cât și din fonduri speciale, pentru care statul ia împrumuturi.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/ro/cheltuieli-istorice-pentru-modernizarea-armatei-germane/a-75726067

[2026-01-30 21:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Over 110,000 secure waivers since Hong Kong public medical fee reform took effect

Snippet: Health minister Lo Chung-mau says about 53,000 received concession certificates, while roughly 60,000 granted three-month conditional waivers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3341856/over-110000-secure-waivers-within-1-month-after-hong-kong-public-medical-fee-reform

[2026-01-30 20:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: 'Sip to Fit' hydration app introduced to improve athlete performance - DailyNews

Snippet: A new mobile application designed to help athletes scientifically manage their hydration and nutrition was introduced this week at the Duncan White Auditorium of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/30/local/943061/sip-to-fit-hydration-app-introduced-to-improve-athlete-performance/

[2026-01-30 19:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Syria: Kurdish-led SDF and government agree integration deal

Snippet: The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) announced on Friday that they had agreed to a comprehensive ceasefire and the gradual integration of military and administrative bodies into the Syrian state.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/sdf-ypg-syria-ceasefire-integration-al-sharaa/a-75724282

[2026-01-30 19:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump sues IRS, US Treasury for US$10 billion over leaked tax returns

Snippet: Citing reputational harm and breached laws, the suit could leave US taxpayers on the hook for a massive federal payout

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3341823/trump-sues-irs-us-treasury-us10-billion-over-leaked-tax-returns

[2026-01-30 18:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Ravi Kumudesh and Saman Rathnapriya join call to support GMOA strike - DailyNews

Snippet: Two trade union activists, Ravi Kumudesh and Saman Ratnapriya, have voiced their support for the trade union action initiated by the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/30/local/943020/ravi-kumudesh-and-saman-rathnapriya-join-call-to-support-gmoa-strike/

[2026-01-30 17:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Base instincts: why US warship visit won’t calm fears over Cambodian port

Snippet: The USS Cincinnati is the first US warship to dock at Ream Naval Base since its China-funded expansion was completed in April last year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3341797/will-us-warship-visit-calm-fears-intelligence-outpost-cambodian-naval-base

[2026-01-30 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Former Inner Mongolia party chief, veterans minister investigated for corruption

Snippet: Sun Shaocheng’s downfall is announced days after investigations into China’s top-ranking general Zhang Youxia

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3341764/former-inner-mongolia-party-chief-veterans-minister-investigated-corruption

[2026-01-30 16:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing, Hong Kong slam Panama court ruling on CK Hutchison ports concession

Snippet: Supreme Court rules port contract of firm’s subsidiary ‘unconstitutional’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3341785/hong-kongs-ck-hutchison-risks-losing-panama-port-rights-after-court-ruling

[2026-01-30 15:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Haputale land given by Ranil to GMOA for holiday resort taken back to government - DailyNews

Snippet: The government has reclaimed a five-acre tract of land in Haputale, previously leased to the Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) during the administration of former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe. The property, part of the Viharagala estate under the Ministry of Plantation Industries, had been leased to the GMOA for a period of 30 years for the development of a holiday resort.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/30/breaking-news/942968/haputale-land-given-by-ranil-to-gmoa-for-holiday-resort-taken-back-to-government/

[2026-01-30 15:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Minister Wijepala inspects Civil Security HQ - DailyNews

Snippet: The Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Hon. Ananda Wijepala, conducted an official inspection tour of the Civil Security Department (CSD) Headquarters yesterday(29).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/30/local/942964/minister-wijepala-inspects-civil-security-hq/

[2026-01-30 13:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why was America’s top spy present at FBI raid on election facility?

Snippet: DNI’s Tulsi Gabbard raises eyebrows as her team defends her presence as vital for ‘identifying vulnerabilities in our critical infrastructure’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3341758/why-was-americas-top-spy-present-fbi-raid-georgia-election-facility

[2026-01-30 13:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Govt rejects claims of pressure on Attorney General - DailyNews

Snippet: The Government has firmly rejected allegations that it is orchestrating public pressure against the Attorney General’s Department, insisting that recent protests and social media campaigns calling for the Attorney General’s removal constitute legitimate public scrutiny rather than politically driven tactics. Speaking to the Daily News,

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/30/breaking-news/942784/govt-rejects-claims-of-pressure-on-attorney-general/

[2026-01-30 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Rappler

Title: PROFILE: Department of Energy

Snippet: The Department of Energy (DOE) is responsible for planning and implementing all government plans, programs, initiatives, and activities related to energy exploration, development, consumption, distribution, and conservation.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/department-energy/

[2026-01-30 10:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Senate leaders scramble to avert shutdown after Trump, Democrats strike deal

Snippet: Passage delayed as Senate leaders work to win enough support for spending package before late Friday deadline

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3341750/trump-seeks-avoid-shutdown-democrats-block-funding-demand-ice-curbs

[2026-01-30 10:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Senate bills give clear message to Trump to back Taiwan as Xi meeting approaches

Snippet: Thursday’s bills send signal to White House that US partnership with Taipei must not be forgotten as Trump threatens Cuba tariffs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3341749/senate-bills-remind-trump-taiwan-remains-priority-key-xi-meeting-april

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

Source: ABC News

Title: Topic:Trade Agreements

Snippet: In the past fortnight, US President Donald Trump has threatened tariffs against at least 10 countries. Some experts say the Trump administration's tariff policy is leading to the creation of new trading blocs, and isolating the United States.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/topic/trade-agreements

[2026-01-30 10:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Burkina Faso junta dissolves all political parties

Snippet: Burkina Faso's military-led government dissolved all political parties by decree on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/burkina-faso-junta-dissolves-all-political-parties/a-75720851

[2026-01-30 08:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Canada’s Eby slams separatists seeking US help: the word for that is ‘treason’

Snippet: The British Columbia premier was responding to a report that Trump officials had meetings with an Alberta pro-independence group

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3341747/canadas-eby-slams-separatists-seeking-us-help-word-treason

[2026-01-30 08:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: EU toughens up on illegal arrivals in new migration policy

Snippet: The European Commission presented its plan for the European Union's migration policy on Thursday, promising to tackle irregular migration and pledging to work with countries outside of the bloc.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/eu-toughens-up-on-illegal-arrivals-in-new-migration-policy/a-75720620

[2026-01-30 08:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Man posing as FBI agent tries to free Luigi Mangione

Snippet: Armed with a barbecue fork and a pizza cutter, Mark Anderson was arrested after presenting a driving licence as federal credentials

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3341746/man-posing-fbi-agent-tried-free-luigi-mangione

[2026-01-30 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: LB Finance secures USD 45 Mn in strategic foreign funding - DailyNews

Snippet: LB Finance PLC has secured USD 45 million in strategic funding from two leading Switzerland-based impact investors, responsAbility Investments AG and BlueOrchard Finance Ltd. This landmark transaction represents a significant milestone in LB Finance’s growth trajectory and reinforces international confidence in the Company’s long-term vision and resilience.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/30/business/942473/lb-finance-secures-usd-45-mn-in-strategic-foreign-funding/

[2026-01-30 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: As the rains recede - DailyNews

Snippet: WHAT IS SLYCAN TRUST? It is a non- profit think tank working on Climate Change, Sustainable Development, Finance, Security, Entrepreneurship, Bio-diversity, Eco-System Conservation, Risk Management, Transition and Social Justice including gender and youth empowerment. Their work spans the national,regional and global level, from policy analysis and evidence based research to capacity building, technical support provision and on the ground implementation.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/30/features/942574/as-the-rains-recede/

[2026-01-30 06:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: The Poetry of three-wheeler philosophy - DailyNews

Snippet: Transformed into mobile billboards during elections, hired by contestants to popularise their symbols—the rear windows of Sri Lankan three-wheelers also serve as moving message boards for working-class expression. But these stickers aren’t merely decoration or campaign tools. They’re creative outlets for drivers who spend long days navigating chaotic roads for little pay, turning their vehicles into canvases for personal philosophy and protest.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/30/features/942585/the-poetry-of-three-wheeler-philosophy/

[2026-01-30 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Gampaha and Ratnapura Districts win National Kho Kho titles - DailyNews

Snippet: The Ratnapura District team which won the women’s title

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/30/sports/942325/gampaha-and-ratnapura-districts-win-national-kho-kho-titles/

[2026-01-30 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Asia Asset Finance strengthens customer trust - DailyNews

Snippet: Asia Asset Finance PLC has reinforced its people-centric ethos through a special customer appreciation initiative, reaffirming its commitment to trust-based, long-term partnerships.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/30/business/942376/asia-asset-finance-strengthens-customer-trust/

[2026-01-30 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: COPF focuses on gem and jewellery industry issues - DailyNews

Snippet: The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) of Parliament held discussions on issues related to the gem and jewellery industry.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/30/local/942704/copf-focuses-on-gem-and-jewellery-industry-issues/