[2026-01-17 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Philippines enters its ‘hour of danger’ in Marcos vs Duterte clash

Snippet: Analysts warn of a ‘very messy year’ ahead as coup fears swirl, the economy falters and political warfare rages out in the open

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3340193/philippines-enters-its-hour-danger-marcos-duterte-clash

[2026-01-17 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Machado says Venezuela will be free with support of Trump

Snippet: The opposition leader earlier presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to Trump in a bid to win over the US president

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3340230/machado-says-venezuela-will-be-free-support-trump

[2026-01-17 06:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Munich Security Conference withdraws Iran's invitations

Snippet: The Munich Security Conference (MSC) on Friday revoked invitations to Iranian government representatives following the violent response of Iranian security forces to recent protests.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/munich-security-conference-withdraws-irans-invitations/a-75540795

[2026-01-17 06:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Zjednoczenie z Rumunią? Burza po słowach prezydent Mołdawii

Snippet: – Głosowałabym za zjednoczeniem z Rumunią. Spójrzcie na to, co dzieje się dzisiaj w Mołdawii i na świecie. Małemu krajowi, takiemu jak Mołdawia, coraz trudniej jest przetrwać jako demokracja i suwerenne państwo oraz przeciwstawiać się Rosji – powiedziała prezydent Maia Sandu 11 stycznia w wywiadzie dla brytyjskiego podcastu „The Rest is Politics”.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pl/zjednoczenie-z-rumuni%C4%85-burza-po-s%C5%82owach-prezydent-mo%C5%82dawii/a-75537898

[2026-01-17 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Parents of Grade 6 students demand to implement new educational reforms - DailyNews

Snippet: A collective of parents of Grade 6 students of government schools yesterday held a protest opposite the Education Ministry demanding the government to implement the new educational reforms for Grade 6 without delay.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/17/breaking-news/935310/parents-of-grade-6-students-demand-to-implement-new-educational-reforms/

[2026-01-17 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Transformational change in education needed - Sajith - DailyNews

Snippet: It was the current Government Ministers who criticised the provision of smart classrooms to schools and opposed the path to real education reform, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/17/politics/935344/transformational-change-in-education-needed-sajith/

[2026-01-17 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Hanoi dazzles in welcome of 14th National Party Congress - DailyNews

Snippet: With just less than one week remaining, the particularly important political event, the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of VietNam, will take place in the Capital Hanoi. These days, streets and corners across the city have been brilliantly decorated to welcome the Congress, creating an upbeat atmosphere as the country enters a new era – the era of national resurgence.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/17/world/935246/hanoi-dazzles-in-welcome-of-14th-national-party-congress/

[2026-01-17 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Death viewed from the perspective of Vedic Astrology - DailyNews

Snippet: There is nothing so certain in this world like death. Golden lads and girls all must, As chimneysweepers come to dust, says Shakespeare.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/17/general-opinion/935169/death-viewed-from-the-perspective-of-vedic-astrology/

[2026-01-17 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Significations of minor lines - DailyNews

Snippet: We said in our previous article that this line when present, lies at the side of the hand near the percussion. It rises on the Mount of Moon, curves inwards towards the palm and ends on or near the Mount of Mercury.Its position is near the line of Mercury and is often mistaken for that line.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/17/general-opinion/935172/significations-of-minor-lines-2/

[2026-01-17 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Funeral of singer Raju Bandara today - DailyNews

Snippet: The funeral of singer and musician Raju Bandara (65), will held at the Borella Cemetery today (17) afternoon.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/17/local/935275/funeral-of-singer-raju-bandara-today/

[2026-01-17 04:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Serbia student protests: Vucic has reason to fear elections

Snippet: Serbia entered 2026 in full pre-election mode — even though a date for a parliamentary election has not yet been set.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/serbia-students-prepare-for-snap-election-aleksander-vucic-has-reason-to-be-apprehensive/a-75531467

[2026-01-17 03:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Watu 10 wauawa Uganda Museveni akielekea muhula wa saba

Snippet: Uganda inaendelea kushikilia pumzi huku taifa likisubiri matokeo ya mwisho ya uchaguzi wa urais, zoezi ambalo tayari limegubikwa na umuagaji damu, hofu na madai mazito ya udanganyifu. Polisi wanasema takribani watu kumi waliuawa katika vurugu zilizotokea usiku kucha katikati mwa nchi, saa chache baada ya kupigwa kura katika uchaguzi unaoonekana kumwelekeza Rais Yoweri Museveni kuendeleza utawala wake hadi muongo wa tano.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/sw/ten-killed-in-ugandan-elections-museveni-set-to-extend-40-year-rule/a-75542003

[2026-01-17 02:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Contractors’ botches lead to bans on bidding for Hong Kong public projects

Snippet: Measures follow government probe into problems at three light public housing sites in Siu Lam, Tuen Mun and Chai Wan

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3340227/contractors-botches-lead-bans-bidding-hong-kong-public-projects

[2026-01-17 01:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Fact check: Woman burning Khamenei photo not in Iran

Snippet: For more than two weeks, thousands of people in Iran have been protesting against the governing regime. Security forces have responded with violent crackdowns. According to the human rights organization HRANA, more than 2,670 people have been killed so far, including over 160 pro‑government individuals. The U.S.-based organization believes the true numbers are likely even higher.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/fact-check-woman-burning-khamenei-photo-not-in-iran/a-75537908

[2026-01-17 00:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Pistorius: nie spodziewam się aneksji Grenlandii przez USA

Snippet: Pomimo ostrych wypowiedzi prezydenta USA Donalda Trumpa nie dojdzie do amerykańskiej aneksji Grenlandii – uważa minister obrony Niemiec Boris Pistorius. – Nie sądzę, by miało dojść do takiej akcji – powiedział polityk SPD w czwartek w rozmowie z telewizją ZDF. – Nie mogę zajrzeć w przyszłość, może zostanę pozytywnie albo negatywnie zaskoczony – dodał, apelując o uspokojenie debaty.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pl/pistorius-nie-spodziewam-si%C4%99-aneksji-grenlandii-przez-usa/a-75531269

[2026-01-17 00:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Taipei hails US 15% tariffs ‘home run’ despite fears over US$500 billion cost

Snippet: Deal risks gutting Taiwan’s semiconductor sector, opposition parties warn, as Beijing dubs it a plot to drain lifeblood of island’s industry

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3340216/taipei-hails-us-15-tariffs-home-run-despite-fears-over-us500-billion-cost

[2026-01-17 00:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong bolsters tech hub ambitions as city hosts global AI summit

Snippet: Hong Kong’s turn to host a summit under WAIC reflects Beijing’s confidence in the city’s strategic development goals

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3340211/hong-kongs-pivot-hi-tech-development-gets-boost-city-hosts-global-ai-summit

[2026-01-16 23:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Museveni leads Uganda vote as Bobi Wine under house arrest amid violence claims

Snippet: Uganda election marred by violence and internet blackout as one MP accuses security forces of killing 10 supporters at his home during crackdown

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/africa/article/3340215/uganda-election-bobi-wine-under-house-arrest-amid-violence-claims-museveni-nears-5th-term

[2026-01-16 23:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Five key African elections to watch in 2026

Snippet: To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/five-key-african-elections-to-watch-in-2026/video-75526093

[2026-01-16 23:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump invests US$51 million in bonds linked to his own policy agenda

Snippet: Without a blind trust, Trump builds wealth as president with bond trades in firms his policies affect, drawing scrutiny over conflicts of interest

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3340210/trump-buys-netflix-boeing-gm-bonds-us51-million-spree-linked-his-own-policy-agenda

[2026-01-16 22:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s CineArt Cinema to open branch at newly vacated Ma On Shan site

Snippet: Firm says it will open new branch at former Emperor Cinemas location before Lunar New Year, bucking trend of closures

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3340206/hong-kongs-cineart-cinema-open-branch-site-ma-shans-only-theatre

[2026-01-16 22:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: En Ouganda, Museveni en tête, Bobi Wine assigné à résidence

Snippet: Les tensions restent vives en Ouganda au lendemain du scrutin présidentiel. L'opposant Bobi Wine a été assigné à résidence jeudi soir, selon son parti, au moment où les premiers résultats partiels donnent une large avance au président sortant Yoweri Museveni, au pouvoir depuis 1986.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/fr/ouganda-elections-museveni-bobi-wine-r%C3%A9sidence/a-75533932

[2026-01-16 22:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Polityka azylowa Orbana. Ochrona dla podejrzanych o korupcję

Snippet: Żadne państwo Unii Europejskiej nie ma tak surowych przepisów azylowych jak Węgry. Nigdzie w UE uzyskanie statusu uchodźcy lub ochrony nie jest bardziej utrudnione. Według statystyk UE w 2025 r. status ten uzyskało zaledwie dziesięć osób. Premier Węgier Viktor Orban, który zasadniczo określa uchodźców mianem „nielegalnych imigrantów”, chętnie chwali się, że w jego kraju jest ich dokładnie „zero, zero”.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pl/nowa-polityka-azylowa-orbana-ochrona-dla-podejrzanych-o-korupcj%C4%99/a-75526877

[2026-01-16 21:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Germany's farms are failing despite high food prices

Snippet: Agricultural policy rarely takes center stage in Germany. The worries of farmers do not often make the national headlines.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/germanys-farms-are-failing-despite-high-food-prices/a-75524216

[2026-01-16 21:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: French ‘intimacy’: Philippines, France near deal for Indo-Pacific strength

Snippet: The visiting forces deal comes on top of similar pacts with other nations and could help the Philippines attain a ‘muscular defence arsenal’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3340187/philippines-france-near-defence-pact-boost-operational-intimacy-contested-waters

[2026-01-16 21:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why India is losing ground over Bangladesh and Myanmar to regional rivals

Snippet: Pakistan and China have been drawing closer to Bangladesh and Myanmar in areas such as defence and trade at India’s expense, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3340184/why-india-losing-ground-over-bangladesh-and-myanmar-regional-rivals

[2026-01-16 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump pick for South America command sidesteps China questions at Senate hearing

Snippet: Lieutenant General Francis Donovan’s answers frustrated even Republicans in favour of a military-first plan to counter Chinese influence

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3340106/trump-pick-south-america-command-sidesteps-china-questions-senate-hearing

[2026-01-16 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong looks to reform sexual offence laws

Snippet: NewslettersLunar NewsletterHong Kong looks to reform sexual offence lawsJess Ma+ FOLLOWPublished: 6:00pm, 16 Jan 20266DCA7A6A-C6B7-4CBF-A60D-BCDB3DD02ED4Select VoiceSelect Speed0.8x0.9x1.0x1.1x1.2x1.5x1.75x00:0000:001.00x

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3340826/hong-kong-looks-reform-sexual-offence-laws

[2026-01-16 20:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Politics in place of policy - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/politics-in-place-of-policy/

[2026-01-16 20:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why is Xi Jinping putting the political heat back on illegal villas and resorts?

Snippet: Xi highlights the luxury developments as proof of the need to promote sustainability and combat graft

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3340163/why-chinas-xi-jinping-putting-political-heat-back-illegal-villas-and-resorts

[2026-01-16 20:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Canada, China hit reset button on relations with tariff agreement

Snippet: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the deal, which features a mutual reduction in tariffs on goods, including Chinese EVs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3340160/canada-remove-100-tariffs-chinese-ev-imports-prime-minister

[2026-01-16 20:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Kako Moldavija gleda na ujedinjenje s Rumunjskom?

Snippet: "Glasovala bih za ujedinjenje s Rumunjskom. Pogledajte što se danas događa u Moldaviji i u svijetu. Za malu zemlju poput Moldavije sve je teže preživjeti kao demokratska i suverena država i oduprijeti se Rusiji", rekla je predsjednica Maia Sandu 11. siječnja u intervjuu za britanski podcast The Rest is Politics, koji je trajao više od sat vremena.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/hr/kako-moldavija-gleda-na-ujedinjenje-s-rumunjskom/a-75511902

[2026-01-16 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Kako Moldavija gleda na moguće ujedinjenje sa Rumunijom?

Snippet: „Glasala bih za ujedinjenje sa Rumunijom. Pogledajte šta se danas dešava u Moldaviji i u svetu. Za malu zemlju poput Moldavije postaje sve teže da opstane kao demokratija i suverena država i da se odupre Rusiji“, rekla je predsednica Maja Sandu 11. januara u intervjuu za britanski podkast The Rest is Politics, koji je trajao više od sat vremena.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/sr/kako-moldavija-gleda-na-mogu%C4%87e-ujedinjenje-sa-rumunijom/a-75509632

[2026-01-16 19:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Power outage halts Tokyo commuter train lines, affecting 673,000 passengers - DailyNews

Snippet: A railway power outage in Tokyo disrupted the morning commute for about 673,000 passengers on Friday (Jan 16) as two main lines servicing some of the world’s busiest stations were halted.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/16/breaking-news/935074/power-outage-halts-tokyo-commuter-train-lines-affecting-673000-passengers/

[2026-01-16 18:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia plan defence deal to counter chaos in Middle East

Snippet: Iran’s neighbours are worried that the US’ increasingly erratic behaviour may pose a risk to regional power balance and trade, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3340136/turkey-pakistan-saudi-arabia-plan-defence-pact-us-iran-row-threatens-middle-east

[2026-01-16 18:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong government’s cargo-tracking digital platform launched with 2,300 firms

Snippet: Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan says new Port Community System streamlines transport data, improving transparency for users

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3340133/hong-kong-governments-cargo-tracking-digital-platform-launched-2300-firms

[2026-01-16 17:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korea’s Yoon sentenced to 5 years in prison over martial law charges

Snippet: The ruling comes days after prosecutors in a separate case demanded Yoon Suk-yeol be sentenced to death for masterminding insurrection

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3340120/south-koreas-yoon-gets-5-years-prison-obstructing-justice-during-martial-law-bid

[2026-01-16 13:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: Venezuelan Nobel Peace Prize winner presents her medal to Trump - DailyNews

Snippet: Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado says that she presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to President Donald Trump at a private White House meeting on Thursday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/16/breaking-news/934961/venezuelan-nobel-peace-prize-winner-presents-her-medal-to-trump/

[2026-01-16 12:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: As Trump stalls, Iran opposition shows lack of a clear leader - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/as-trump-stalls-iran-opposition-shows-lack-of-a-clear-leader/

[2026-01-16 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan ramen eatery bans ‘troublesome’ China diners, charges more for English menu

Snippet: Restaurant says it had to call police over unruly Chinese diners; online sleuths claim real reason for ‘trouble’ is dual pricing policy

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3339175/japan-ramen-eatery-bans-troublesome-china-customers-charges-lot-more-english-menu

[2026-01-16 11:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Fearing midterm loss, Trump repeats call for canceling elections - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/fearing-midterm-loss-trump-repeats-call-for-canceling-elections/

[2026-01-16 09:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Lutnick warns Taipei to keep Trump ‘happy’ as US chip deal draws Beijing rebuke

Snippet: Trade official says island must stay in Trump’s favour for protection, but says he still plans an April China visit amid good ties with Xi

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/politics/article/3340075/lutnick-warns-taiwan-keep-trump-happy-us500-billion-chip-deal-draws-china-rebuke

[2026-01-16 09:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: STF determina transferência de Bolsonaro para a Papudinha

Snippet: O Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF) determinou nesta quinta-feira (15/01) a transferência do ex-presidente Jair Bolsonaro da Superintendência da Polícia Federal para o 19º Batalhão da Polícia Militar do Distrito Federal, conhecido como Papudinha.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-br/stf-determina-transfer%C3%AAncia-de-bolsonaro-para-a-papudinha/a-75529246

[2026-01-16 07:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China-linked hackers ‘used Venezuela-themed phishing to target US agencies’

Snippet: Swiss firm says Mustang Panda leveraged US-Venezuela tensions as geopolitical lures in a malware campaign against government-related targets

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3340071/china-linked-hackers-used-venezuela-themed-phishing-target-us-agencies-report

[2026-01-16 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Strategic impacts on Sri Lanka’s foreign policy balancing - DailyNews

Snippet: The stopover visit to Colombo on Monday (January 12) by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Indian External Affairs Minister Subramanyam Jaishankar’s visit last month proves once again how Sri Lanka strives to balance great-power relations with care.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/16/features/934568/strategic-impacts-on-sri-lankas-foreign-policy-balancing/

[2026-01-16 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Greenland: Macron warns of ‘cascading consequences’ if US seizes island - DailyNews

Snippet: French President Emmanuel Macron warned that if the United States seized Greenland from Denmark, it would trigger a wave of “unprecedented” consequences, a Government spokeswoman said on Wednesday, “If the sovereignty of a European ally were affected, the cascading consequences would be unprecedented,” spokeswoman Maud Bregeon reported Macron as telling a Cabinet meeting.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/16/world/934634/greenland-macron-warns-of-cascading-consequences-if-us-seizes-island/

[2026-01-16 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Global Economy shows resilience amid historic trade, policy uncertainty - DailyNews

Snippet: The global economy is proving more resilient than anticipated despite persistent trade tensions and policy uncertainty, according to the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report. Global growth is projected to remain broadly steady over the next two years, easing to 2.6% in 2026 before rising to 2.7% in 2027, an upward revision from the June forecast.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/16/business/934523/global-economy-shows-resilience-amid-historic-trade-policy-uncertainty/

[2026-01-16 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: The weight she carried - DailyNews

Snippet: The weight she carried Ambition, grit, and the quiet strength behind a young man’s journey

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/16/general-opinion/934552/the-weight-she-carried/

[2026-01-16 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SPC records significant growth in 2025 - DailyNews

Snippet: The State Pharmaceuticals Corporation (SPC) recorded significant financial growth in 2025, reporting a 173 per cent increase in its contribution to the government through income and Treasury taxes. According to the SPC’s 2025 progress summary, the corporation contributed Rs.1,118 million to the state.This milestone comes as the organisation marks over 53 years of service in ensuring the uninterrupted supply of quality-assured medicines to the national healthcare system at affordable and competitive prices.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/16/local/934858/spc-records-significant-growth-in-2025/

[2026-01-16 06:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Anthropology at the temple gate - DailyNews

Snippet: Title:Akasa Gangavarohana

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/16/features/934666/anthropology-at-the-temple-gate/