Topic: Politics — Neutral reports only
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[2026-01-28 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analysis finds Trump’s tariff threats often go unfulfilled, or retracted, with markets dismissing them as strategic bluster rather than firm policy
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[2026-01-28 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Green Party co-chair Franziska Brantner seemed very uncomfortable when she held a press conference in Berlin this week. She had intended to speak about the flashpoints in international politics, Greenland and Ukraine, and US President Donald Trump, but the journalists present kept returning to the issue of the European Union's recent trade agreement with Mercosur — and how her party scuppered its ratification.
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[2026-01-28 01:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tourism chief Rosanna Law says government open to expanding Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon capacity or turning it into two-day event
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[2026-01-28 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As US president courts rural voters before midterms, growers fear Beijing may retaliate against Trump policies by curbing purchases again
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[2026-01-28 00:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Keeper Li Hao’s solid performances help increase his social media following by more than 600,000 followers; Xu Bin linked to Premier League
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[2026-01-28 00:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: The US government, a United Nations agency and domestic and international media organizations have criticized amendments to South Korea's media law, accusing the government of introducing legislation that could stifle a free and fair media.
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[2026-01-28 00:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In WhatsApp group chat screen grabs seen by the Post, Choy So-yuk accuses Regina Ip of double standards in defending Judy Chan over alleged traffic offence
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[2026-01-27 22:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: David Perdue gives closed-door speech to business leaders on first Hong Kong visit since taking over as American envoy to Beijing
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[2026-01-27 21:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Cabinet has approved the invitation of investment proposals through an international competitive procurement process for a tourist attraction project on land adjacent to Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya.
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[2026-01-27 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Intercity lines face stricter break-even rules, as the central government cracks down on ‘back-door’ metro projects and looks to curb redundant infrastructure spending
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[2026-01-27 20:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Critics say the decision runs contrary to Jakarta’s support for Palestine and decades-old foreign policy strategy of multilateralism
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[2026-01-27 20:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: O presidente do Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF), Edson Fachin, tomou posse no fim de setembro defendendo que a corte deveria "voltar ao básico": juízes educam também por seus exemplos, e "ao direito o que é do direito, à política o que é da política". Menos de três meses depois, ele propôs a criação de um código de conduta para orientar o comportamento dos ministros do tribunal.
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[2026-01-27 20:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasised today (27) the need to rebuild the nation by restoring vital human relationships, highlighting the importance of bonds between government officials and citizens, the Maha Sangha and Dayaka Sabha, and teachers and students. He noted that the Maha Sangha and other religious leaders have been entrusted with a significant role in this process.
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[2026-01-27 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘China and Europe are partners, not rivals,’ President Xi Jinping tells visiting Finnish prime minister
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[2026-01-27 19:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Malaysians who enter and exit Singapore eight times or more each month will be treated as working overseas, but may still appeal, minister says
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[2026-01-27 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: It’s not one factor but a ‘rainforest’ of policy, capital, talent, universities and research institutions operating within clear boundaries
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[2026-01-27 18:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: To compensate for the transfer of three Indonesian villages to Malaysia, Jakarta would receive some land, according to the media reports
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[2026-01-27 17:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Former Portuguese prime minister says Beijing is ‘scoring more points’ in a ‘volatile’ world through economic growth, diplomatic victories
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[2026-01-27 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: City can unlock opportunities providing capital for companies and Belt and Road Initiative infrastructure projects, advisory council says
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[2026-01-27 17:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hong Kong leader says government is analysing feedback from 90 per cent of homeowners affected by the blaze that killed 168 and displaced nearly 5,000
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[2026-01-27 16:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Former SLPP MP Thissa Kuttiarachchi clarified today (27) that SLPP National Organiser Namal Rajapaksa’s participation in a special ceremony in Odisha, India, coinciding with India’s 77th Republic Day, was not part of the official Indian government celebrations, nor was he personally invited by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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[2026-01-27 16:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-01-27 16:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Cambodia’s smaller and weaker navy will find safety in numbers and rule of law now that it has ratified Unclos, according to analysts
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[2026-01-27 16:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Australian Open organizers instituted their extreme heat policy as temperatures soared at Melbourne Park on Tuesday.
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[2026-01-27 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Trade and the economy to top British prime minister’s agenda as London navigates ‘re-engagement’ with Beijing, analysts say
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[2026-01-27 13:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A few showers may occur in North-central and Eastern provinces.
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[2026-01-27 12:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: City leader John Lee dismisses speculation about more principal official departures, says his cabinet ‘shares his philosophy’ and has met expectations
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[2026-01-27 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As US president reshapes Washington’s policy, Beijing may be left in an increasingly ‘complex and volatile’ world, Ni Feng says
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[2026-01-27 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Nigeria's military said on Monday that several of its officers would stand trial for allegedly plotting a coup against President Bola Tinubu's government last year.
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[2026-01-27 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Thought Leaders [Vantage Point] Why a DBP–LandBank merger has become urgent Thought Leaders [Vantage Point] DBP’s ₱36.2-B NPL exposure emerges as a state-level credit risk Jan 27, 2026 8:00 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Rappler IQ P5,000 productivity enhancement incentive for gov’t employees: Are you qualified?
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[2026-01-27 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has offered a principled and pragmatic agenda for nations navigating a new era of great power rivalry
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[2026-01-27 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Italian government is moving to limit Sinochem’s influence over Pirelli in a bid to ease the tyre maker’s US expansion
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[2026-01-27 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Although the Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) is engaged in a continuous trade union action, sources from hospitals stated that patient care services were carried out as usual yesterday at leading Government hospitals.
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[2026-01-27 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: One of the most unquestionable accomplishments of the Republic of Sri Lanka has been the establishment of a functioning education system that has stood the test of time. The system has produced professional classes of society and has been able to bind a diverse society by creating a common interest.
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[2026-01-27 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: To rapidly restore religious sites damaged by Cyclone Ditwah and make them available for worship and other religious activities, the government will launch the National programme “Godanagamu Adhishtanaye Sanhinda”, under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The Programme will be coordinated by the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs and is scheduled to commence today (27) at 10:00 a.m.
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[2026-01-27 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Tens of thousands of people in Mozambique are being rescued as rising waters continue to devastate the Southern African nation – the worst flooding in a generation.
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[2026-01-27 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Before 1978, women who could not conceive a child naturally had no option other than accepting their fate. Blocked fallopian tubes, low sperm count, hormonal disorders, or unexplained infertility on either side are among the reasons that may prevent a natural pregnancy. While some indeed adopted a child to fill that vacuum, many opted to bear the pain of being childless alone.
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[2026-01-27 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Minister of Environment, Dr. Dammika Patabendi, and Deputy Minister Anton Jayakody met today with Norbu Wangchuk, Director General of the South Asia Co-operative Environment Programme (SACEP), to discuss a landmark regional initiative aimed at urban environmental resilience.
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[2026-01-27 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Annual General Meeting of St. Thomas’ College Matara, Old Boys Association, will be held on Saturday January 31, 2026 from 8:30 a.m. onwards at St. Thomas’ College main hall. All past students are invited to attend.
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[2026-01-27 05:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Canada’s prime minister calls Donald Trump a ‘strong negotiator’ ahead of high-stakes USMCA talks
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[2026-01-27 01:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video
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[2026-01-26 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The British prime minister must decide whether Britain has the strength to look east and west, and not simply look inward
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[2026-01-26 23:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Four containers of electronic waste deemed hazardous have been shipped out from Batam, following the government’s hardline warning
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[2026-01-26 23:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A potential defence partnership agreement between India and the UAE has fuelled speculation of more rival blocs emerging in the region
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[2026-01-26 22:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: जापान की प्रधानमंत्री सनाए ताकाइची ने पिछले शुक्रवार को संसद के निचले सदन को भंग करने की औपचारिक घोषणा की. इसके साथ ही देश में 8 फरवरी को मध्यावधि चुनाव कराने का कार्यक्रम तय किया गया है. ताकाइची इन मध्यावधि चुनावों के जरिए देश के सामने मौजूद कठिन चुनौतियों का सामना करने के लिए, मतदाताओं से नए सिरे से समर्थन और विश्वास हासिल करना चाहती हैं.
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[2026-01-26 22:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: On January 26, 2006, Hamas won the Palestinian legislative elections. Twenty years later, Gaza is still living inside the consequences of that vote.
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[2026-01-26 22:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas is privately complaining about the authoritarian style of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Politico reported on Monday, citing sources.
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[2026-01-26 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Yen hits two-month high amid fears US and Japan will intervene to prop up the currency ahead of Japan’s election next month
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[2026-01-26 21:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Dezenas de apoiadores do ex-presidente Jair Bolsonaro ficaram feridos neste domingo (25/01) com a queda de um raio durante um ato pela anistia do ex-presidente, organizado pelo deputado federal Nikolas Ferreira, em Brasília.
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[2026-01-26 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ProPublica
Snippet: The Trump administration is planning to use artificial intelligence to write federal transportation regulations, according to U.S. Department of Transportation records and interviews with six agency staffers.
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