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    [2026-01-15 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Jailed Chinese AI chatbot developers appeal in landmark pornography case
    Snippet: Defendants given prison sentences for creating sexual content for profit via their AI emotional companions
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3339908/jailed-chinese-ai-chatbot-developers-appeal-landmark-pornography-case
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    [2026-01-15 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Hong Kong lawmaker Duncan Chiu leads Legco affluence list with 54 properties
    Snippet: Five of Hong Kong’s new lawmakers own more than 10 properties, while nine have overseas holdings
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3339926/hong-kong-lawmaker-duncan-chiu-leads-legco-affluent-list-54-properties
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    [2026-01-15 11:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: President to visit Northern Province today and tomorrow - DailyNews
    Snippet: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will participate in a series of official programmes in Mannar and Jaffna today (15) and tomorrow (16).
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/15/local/934198/president-to-visit-northern-province-on-1516/
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    [2026-01-15 11:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Showery conditions to ease across the Island from today - DailyNews
    Snippet: Showery condition over the island is expected to reduce from today (15).
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/15/local/934301/showery-conditions-to-ease-across-the-island-from-today-2/
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    [2026-01-15 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Japan’s Takaichi faces uphill task in election as opposition unites
    Snippet: Takaichi’s LDP is expected to lose millions of votes as Komeito allies with the CDP after ending its coalition with the ruling party
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3339879/japans-takaichi-faces-uphill-task-lower-house-election-after-allys-exit
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    [2026-01-15 10:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Trump praises Venezuela’s ‘terrific’ interim president after call
    Snippet: After sidelining Venezuela’s opposition, the US president touts ‘tremendous progress’ on oil and security with Maduro’s former deputy
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3339937/trump-praises-terrific-new-venezuela-leader-after-call
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    [2026-01-15 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Real agenda behind the education reform uproar - DailyNews
    Snippet: The government was busy dealing with the political fallout from the controversy over the proposed educational reforms last week which seems to have galvanised the opposition into action, albeit with a focus on attacking Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, but the not the substance of the reforms itself.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/15/features/934064/real-agenda-behind-the-education-reform-uproar/
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    [2026-01-15 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Fishing vessels violating conditions to face six month ban - DailyNews
    Snippet: A strict six-month fishing ban that can be imposed under existing laws and regulations on the pilot and entire crew of any vessel found to be illegally violating foreign maritime boundaries or willfully disabling the Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) will be implemented effective from February 1, 2026, authorities said yesterday.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/15/local/934155/fishing-vessels-violating-conditions-to-face-six-month-ban/
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    [2026-01-15 06:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Over 2,500 killed in Iran protests, Trump says US will ‘act accordingly’ - DailyNews
    Snippet: More than 2,500 people have died during nationwide protests in Iran over the past 17 days, activists said Wednesday, as U.S. President Donald Trump expressed his support for demonstrators and hinted at potential American intervention against the government in Tehran.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/15/breaking-news/934204/over-2500-killed-in-iran-protests-trump-says-us-will-act-accordingly/
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    [2026-01-15 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: ‘You are right, I may be wrong!’ - DailyNews
    Snippet: ‘I may be wrong’ is a rule of thumb that’s probably among the least used rules of thumb. Indeed it is probably not even considered to be a rule of thumb. It makes sense for people to base their decisions on what they know. After all, they can’t decide based on the unknown.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/15/general-opinion/933857/you-are-right-i-may-be-wrong/
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    [2026-01-15 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Andhra Pradesh highway sets Guinness record for 24-hour paving - DailyNews
    Snippet: The record 28.95 lane-kilometres of bituminous concrete laid in a single day was set on January 6 on the Vanavolu–Vankarakunta stretch of National Highway (NH) 544G. It is part of the Bengaluru–Kadapa–Vijayawada Economic Corridor.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/15/world/933833/andhra-pradesh-highway-sets-guinness-record-for-24-hour-paving/
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    [2026-01-15 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Government must reduce electricity tariffs by 33% as promised - Sajith - DailyNews
    Snippet: Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday said that the Government should walk the talk by reducing electricity prices by 33 percent as promised.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/15/politics/934201/government-must-reduce-electricity-tariffs-by-33-as-promised-sajith/
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    [2026-01-15 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Awareness programme for WP community development councils held - DailyNews
    Snippet: The national ‘Prajashakthi’ movement launched by the Government to eradicate poverty and ensure economic justice through social empowerment is now being implemented successfully across all districts of the country. In this context, an awareness programme on the Prajashakthi national movement for community development representatives of the Western Province (WP) – Colombo, Gampaha and Kalutara districts – was held on Tuesday (13) at Temple Trees.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/15/local/934003/awareness-programme-for-wp-community-development-councils-held/
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    [2026-01-15 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Business for next Parliamentary week - DailyNews
    Snippet: The Acting Secretary General of Parliament, Chaminda Kularatne stated that the Parliamentary business relevant to the second Parliamentary week of January 2026 was decided yesterday (14) at the meeting of the Committee on Parliamentary Business held under the Chairmanship of Deputy Speaker Dr. Rizvie Salih.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/15/local/934033/business-for-next-parliamentary-week/
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    [2026-01-15 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Committee on High Posts approves three Ambassadors, High Commissioner - DailyNews
    Snippet: The nominations for the appointments of three new Ambassadors and a new High Commissioner have been approved by the Committee on High Posts of Parliament. Moreover, the Committee has also granted approval for the appointment of a Secretary to the Ministry. This was when the said Committee Chaired by Prime Minister Dr.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/15/local/933810/committee-on-high-posts-approves-three-ambassadors-high-commissioner/
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    [2026-01-15 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Bangladesh’s powerful Islamists prepare for elections - DailyNews
    Snippet: After years of repression, Bangladesh’s Islamist groups are mobilising ahead of February 12 elections, determined to gain a foothold in Government as they sense their biggest opportunity in decades.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/15/world/933806/bangladeshs-powerful-islamists-prepare-for-elections/
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    [2026-01-15 05:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: Deutsche Welle
    Title: From the Monroe Doctrine to the Donroe Doctrine
    Snippet: To justify its power politics, the United States often refers to the Monroe Doctrine. Current foreign policy is still inspired by James Monroe's speech, which is over 200 years old.
    Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/from-the-monroe-doctrine-to-the-donroe-doctrine/a-75500817
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    [2026-01-15 04:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Deutsche Welle
    Title: Uganda braces for tense election as Museveni seeks win
    Snippet: Ugandans head to the polls on January 15 in one of the most closely watched elections in recent years. Incumbent President Yoweri Museveni, who has ruled since 1986, seeks a seventh term, and his biggest challenger is musician-turned-politician Robert Kyagulanyi Sentamu, also known as Bobi Wine.
    Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/uganda-braces-for-tense-election-as-museveni-seeks-another-win/a-75481521
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    [2026-01-15 04:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Deutsche Welle
    Title: Syria: No end to conflict between Kurds, central government
    Snippet: At one stage it seemed like the fighting between the Syrian government troops and Syrian Kurdish paramilitaries had ended.
    Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/syria-no-end-to-conflict-between-kurds-central-government/a-75506075
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    [2026-01-15 03:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: US halts visas for 75 countries indefinitely; China not on the list
    Snippet: Trump administration pauses immigrant visa processing from January 21, affecting applicants worldwide while exempting key visa categories
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/politics/article/3339928/us-halts-visas-75-countries-china-not-list
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    [2026-01-15 03:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Hong Kong Cantopop singer Raymond Lam cancels 2 concerts in Japan
    Snippet: Lam’s shows scheduled for January 31 and February 1 at the Tokyo Garden Theatre have been postponed indefinitely
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3339925/hong-kong-cantopop-singer-raymond-lam-cancels-2-concerts-japan
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    [2026-01-15 02:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: CR and FC win the battle where it matters most - DailyNews
    Snippet: CR and FC centre Manilka Ruberu drives forward and tries to evade a double tackle from Kandy SC defenders.(Picture Raveendra Weerasinghe)
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/14/sports/932940/932940/
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    [2026-01-15 02:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Gaps laid bare by deadly Hong Kong fire focus of first Legco meeting of new term
    Snippet: City leader John Lee outlines government priorities in wake of November’s blaze, with resettlement of residents and investigations topping list
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3339922/gaps-laid-bare-deadly-hong-kong-fire-focus-first-legco-meeting-new-term
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    [2026-01-15 01:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Deutsche Welle
    Title: Uganda's debt crisis deepens ahead of elections
    Snippet: Uganda's government recently approved a loan of 9 trillion Ugandan shillings ($2.5 billion, €2.1 billion), which has fueled concern over the country's spiraling finances and high dept-to-GDP ratio.
    Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/ugandas-debt-crisis-deepens-ahead-of-elections/a-75399953
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    [2026-01-15 01:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: Deutsche Welle
    Title: Prasa o zmniejszeniu liczby landów: „Trump daje przykład”
    Snippet: „Mniej krajów związkowych, po prostu” – powiedział premier Bawarii Markus Söder we wtorek (13.01.2026) na marginesie zamkniętego posiedzenia bawarskiej frakcji parlamentarnej CSU (bawarska chadecja). Jego zdaniem „nie może być tak, że niektóre z nich są ledwo zdolne do funkcjonowania i muszą być utrzymywane przez Bawarię i inne landy”. Söder ponadto domaga się zniesienia Bonn (dawnej stolicy) jako drugiej siedziby ministerstw obok Berlina.
    Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pl/prasa-o-zmniejszeniu-liczby-land%C3%B3w-mniej-prawdopodobne-ni%C5%BC-przej%C4%99cie-kanady/a-75496976
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    [2026-01-15 01:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: Deutsche Welle
    Title: Niemiecka gazeta: Ziobro kolejnym problemem dla PiS
    Snippet: „Przynajmniej na X Zbigniew Ziobro nadal jest bohaterem. Były minister sprawiedliwości polskiego rządu PiS nieustannie publikuje i komentuje tam aktualną politykę premiera Donalda Tuska” – pisze w środę (14.01.2026) niemiecki dziennik „Sueddeutsche Zeitung” (SZ), informując, że polityk postanowił skorzystać z oferowanego mu azylu politycznego na Węgrzech – z powodu „prześladowań politycznych w Polsce”.
    Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pl/niemiecka-gazeta-ziobro-kolejnym-problemem-dla-pis-i-kaczy%C5%84skiego/a-75500529
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    [2026-01-15 01:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Deutsche Welle
    Title: Feminicídios sobem, mas falta verba para proteger mulheres
    Snippet: Depois que a ex-namorada se recusou a reatar o namoro, Douglas Alves da Silva a atropelou e arrastou pela Marginal Tietê, em São Paulo. A vítima teve as duas pernas amputadas e morreu cerca de um mês depois. No Rio de Janeiro, João Antônio Miranda Ramos, pedagogo do Centro Federal de Educação Tecnológica (Cefet), matou a tiros duas colegas da unidade.
    Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-br/feminic%C3%ADdios-sobem-mas-falta-verba-para-proteger-mulheres/a-75472201
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    [2026-01-15 01:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Festival Allowance for Government Officials increased - DailyNews
    Snippet: The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government Institutions has issued a circular announcing an increase in the festival allowance for government officials.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/14/local/933950/festive-allowance-for-government-officials-increased/
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    [2026-01-15 00:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Govt to expedite establishment of Salaries and Pensions Commission - DailyNews
    Snippet: The Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government, Professor Chandana Abayaratne, has confirmed that the establishment of the Salaries and Pensions Commission, proposed in this year’s budget, will be expedited. The move reflects the government’s priority to manage public salary and pension policies in a sustainable manner.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/14/local/933869/govt-to-expedite-establishment-of-salaries-and-pensions-commission/
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    [2026-01-15 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Beijing opens antitrust investigation into Trip.com before Lunar New Year break
    Snippet: The Trip.com case shows how China’s regulatory inquiries into various online platforms have become the norm
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/policy/article/3339915/beijing-launches-antitrust-investigation-tripcom-ahead-lunar-new-year-break
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    [2026-01-14 22:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Deutsche Welle
    Title: Pariul Moldovei: suveranitate cedată pentru a fi salvată?
    Snippet: Asistăm la ”sfârșitul unui stat european”? Este titlul sub care Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung constată că este cel puțin neobișnuit ca un șef de stat să pledeze pentru dizolvarea propriei țări, după ce președinta Republicii Moldova, Maia Sandu, s-a pronunțat duminică, 11 ianuarie 2026, în podcastul britanic The Rest is Politics, în favoarea unei ipotetice uniri a țării sale cu România.
    Read full article: https://www.dw.com/ro/pariul-moldovei-suveranitate-cedat%C4%83-pentru-a-fi-salvat%C4%83/a-75503112
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    [2026-01-14 22:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China’s anti-corruption body reveals how ex-banker fell in bribery scandal
    Snippet: Documentary details the downfall of Jiang Chaoliang and his brothers as disciplinary commission holds key session
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3339899/chinas-anti-corruption-watchdog-reveals-how-former-banker-fell-bribery-scandal
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    [2026-01-14 21:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Singapore MPs back motion deeming Pritam Singh unfit to be opposition leader
    Snippet: The 11 WP MPs present opposed the motion, while the rest of the House, mainly PAP MPs, voted to deem Singh unsuitable for his role
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3339895/singapores-pritam-singh-debate-mps-trade-barbs-over-bid-remove-opposition-leader
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    [2026-01-14 21:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Deutsche Welle
    Title: Uganda: Crackdown, internet blackout ahead of vote
    Snippet: Uganda's government has continued its harsh crackdown on dissent in the country ahead of a Thursday election that the United Nations Human Rights Office says is taking place in an atmosphere of repression and intimidation.
    Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/uganda-crackdown-internet-blackout-ahead-of-vote/a-75495205
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    [2026-01-14 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Taiwan names DPP stalwart new cross-strait chief amid Beijing’s scepticism
    Snippet: Taipei touts former speaker of the island’s legislature as having ‘laid a solid foundation for Taiwan-Japan friendship’ in his previous role
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3339888/taiwan-names-senior-dpp-politician-new-cross-strait-chief-amid-beijings-scepticism
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    [2026-01-14 20:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: South Korea-Japan summit exposes ‘strategic’ divide amid great-power tensions
    Snippet: While Seoul urged broader regional cooperation that would include China, Tokyo emphasised closer alignment with Washington
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3339886/south-korea-japan-summit-exposes-strategic-divide-amid-great-power-tensions
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    [2026-01-14 20:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: China announces record $1tn trade surplus despite Trump tariffs - DailyNews
    Snippet: China announced record export numbers for 2025, a year when US President Donald Trump’s tariffs and trade policy caused turmoil in the global economy.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/14/breaking-news/933625/china-announces-record-1tn-trade-surplus-despite-trump-tariffs/
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    [2026-01-14 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Growth in sovereign investors’ China exposure slows amid political tensions
    Snippet: Inflows fall 58 per cent as sovereign wealth funds grow cautious, yet outlook signals selective opportunities ahead, experts say
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3339836/sovereign-investors-cut-mainland-china-exposure-political-sensitivities-rise
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    [2026-01-14 19:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: “Dambulla Bustaurant” set to offer innovative travel and dining experience for tourists - DailyNews
    Snippet: A new tourist-oriented bus service named “Dambulla Bustaurant” is scheduled to be launched in Pelwehera, Dambulla, on January 15, 2026, aiming to provide a unique travel and dining experience for visitors to the Dambulla and Sigiriya tourist areas.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/14/local/933591/dambulla-bustaurant-set-to-offer-innovative-travel-and-dining-experience-for-visitors/
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    [2026-01-14 19:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Philippine minister’s ‘premature’ Myanmar visit casts doubts over Asean’s role
    Snippet: Critics say the visit may be viewed as the bloc’s new chair endorsing a controversial junta-led election in Myanmar
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3339844/philippine-ministers-premature-myanmar-visit-casts-doubts-over-aseans-role
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    [2026-01-14 17:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Hong Kong plan for shopping zone barriers sparks debate over access, congestion
    Snippet: Government proposal to install barriers will enhance public safety, but move could worsen crowd congestion, Wan Chai district councillor says
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3339837/anti-crash-bollards-hong-kong-shopping-area-necessary-could-cause-disruption
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    [2026-01-14 16:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: Rappler
    Title: ‘Epal’ banned from gov’t projects under 2026 budget. Will they obey this time?
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    Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/inside-track/politician-ban-ayuda-government-projects-2026-budget/
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    [2026-01-14 15:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: "Worst Human Being": Hollywood Actor Mark Ruffalo attacks Trump - DailyNews
    Snippet: Hollywood actor Mark Ruffalo recently attended the Golden Globes as a nominee for his performance in HBO’s ‘Task’, but he wasn’t feeling entirely celebratory.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/14/breaking-news/933559/worst-human-being-hollywood-actor-mark-ruffalo-attacks-trump/
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    [2026-01-14 14:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: New Zealand central bank chief scolded for poking nose in Trump-Fed feud
    Snippet: Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters reminded Anna Breman to ‘stick to domestic monetary policy’
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3339810/new-zealand-central-bank-chief-told-stay-her-lane-after-backing-us-feds-powell
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    [2026-01-14 14:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Uganda shuts down internet as Museveni seeks to extend 40-year rule
    Snippet: Government imposes a blackout as the 81-year-old leader moves to secure a seventh term in Thursday’s election
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/africa/article/3339812/uganda-shuts-down-internet-museveni-seeks-extend-long-rule
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    [2026-01-14 13:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Hong Kong to step up crackdown on bid-rigging, Legco told – as it happened
    Snippet: City leader John Lee highlights national integration and post-disaster relief work for Wang Fuk Court as key tasks for new Legco and government
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3339800/hong-kongs-john-lee-open-new-legcos-first-meeting-tai-po-fire-agenda
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    [2026-01-14 13:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: South Korea’s Yoon could become ‘martyr’ if given death penalty: analysts
    Snippet: While prosecutors have demanded death for the disgraced ex-president over his martial law debacle, a life imprisonment sentence is seen as more likely
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3339807/south-koreas-yoon-could-become-martyr-if-given-death-penalty-observers
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    [2026-01-14 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: Building bridges? India proposes inviting Chinese firms back to public projects
    Snippet: India plans to remove curbs that effectively shut Chinese firms out of most of its government projects in a bid to ease shortages and delays
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3339772/india-proposes-reopening-government-bidding-chinese-firms-ties-thaw
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    [2026-01-14 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
    Source: South China Morning Post
    Title: China warns of covert mapping by foreign forces to steal sensitive geodata
    Snippet: Counter-espionage agency says ‘anti-China’ actors are gathering information on natural resources, energy facilities and terrain in key areas
    Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3339780/china-warns-covert-mapping-foreign-forces-steal-sensitive-geodata
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    [2026-01-14 11:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
    Source: Daily News
    Title: Showery conditions to ease from tomorrow - DailyNews
    Snippet: Showery condition over the island is expected to reduce from tomorrow (15) A few showers are likely in Uva, Eastern and Central provinces.
    Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/14/breaking-news/933533/showery-conditions-to-ease-from-tomorrow/
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