Topic: Politics — Neutral reports only
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[2026-01-08 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Following the successful extraction of former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores from Caracas in the dead of night by the United States (US) Delta Force on Saturday, President Donald Trump is now touting the “Donroe Doctrine” (a play on words from the Monroe Doctrine infusing a part of Trump’s first name) as the way forward for the Americas and the region.
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[2026-01-08 05:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: En Centrafrique, les résultats proclamés mardi par l'Autorité nationale des élections (ANE) "ne sont pas le reflet du vote du peuple, mais le produit d'une fraude massive, organisée, méthodique et couverte par l'ANE elle même", a déclaré Anicet-George Dologuélé au cours d'une conférence de presse ce mercredi (07.01), disant "prendre la parole par devoir envers le peuple centrafricain".
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[2026-01-08 04:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Dans la "Déclaration de Paris", les 35 pays membres de la "Coalition des Volontaires" se sont accordés pour déployer une force multinationale en Ukraine et participer à une surveillance du potentiel cessez-le-feu encore lointain avec la Russie. Si pour le moment l'accord de paix avec Moscou est toujours très hypothétique, la déclaration "reconnaît pour la première fois" une "convergence opérationnelle" entre la Coalition, l'Ukraine et les Etats-Unis, avec des garanties de sécurité "robustes" pour éviter une "reddition ukrainienne" et une
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[2026-01-08 04:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
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[2026-01-08 01:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: पूर्वोत्तर भारत के असम में इसी साल अप्रैल में विधानसभा चुनाव होना है. मुख्यमंत्री हिमंता बिस्वा सरमा ने साल की शुरुआत के साथ ही एकमुश्त कई योजनाओं का एलान किया है.
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[2026-01-08 00:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: O constrangimento do chanceler federal da Alemanha, Friedrich Merz, era visível em sua reação à intervenção dos Estados Unidos na Venezuela .
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[2026-01-08 00:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has started 2026 with a bold series of reform pledges for Malaysia, including vows to ramp up anti-corruption efforts, days after former Prime Minister Najib Razak was handed another major prison term in a 1MDB-linked corruption case.
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[2026-01-08 00:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A US-based maritime monitoring group has alleged a Chinese ship used different identities and flags while working in Philippine waters
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[2026-01-07 23:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Uganda's Electoral Commission has cleared 27 political parties to operate and participate in the January 15 presidential and parliamentary elections.
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[2026-01-07 23:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Lawmakers to choose between Starry Lee and Ronick Chan as divided support and free voting set the stage for a closely fought contest on Thursday
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[2026-01-07 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Communist Party newspaper says authorities should avoid ‘policy bandwagons’ that could lead to economic imbalances, urging plans based on local strengths
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[2026-01-07 22:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: „Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung” zauważa: „Woidke nie zdradził jeszcze, czy chce pójść w ślady Michaela Kretschmera (premier Saksonii) i rządzić na stałe przy pomocy zmiennych większości, ale, w gruncie rzeczy, to nie są zmiany, tylko większości, które nie są zależne od AfD. (…) Gdyby Woidke poszedł tą drogą, mimo że ma teraz własną większość z CDU, byłby to sygnał dla AfD, że nie wszystko jest jeszcze stracone.
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[2026-01-07 22:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Unrest is continuing in Iran, with protesters calling for a change of government. US President Donald Trump has threatened Iran's regime and Israel's spy agency, the Mossad, has expressed support for protesters.
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[2026-01-07 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
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[2026-01-07 21:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: The new right-wing populist government of Andrej Babis has made a firm pledge to ensure Czechia never adopts the euro.
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[2026-01-07 20:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A consortium of companies led by John Keells Holdings PLC has made a financial contribution of Rs. 400 million to the Government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, established to provide relief to communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah.
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[2026-01-07 20:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Ananda Wijepala told Parliament today that Pulastini Mahendran, alias Sarah Jasmine, a key member of Saharan Hashim’s network involved in the Easter Sunday bombings, is not dead, contrary to previous claims by the former government.
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[2026-01-07 19:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: On the night of January 2, the United States attacked Venezuela and captured leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. According to the Cuban government, 32 people were killed in the operation. Meanwhile, politicians and representatives of the European Union and the United Nations have called for respect for international law and the UN Charter.
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[2026-01-07 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Venezuela matters less as a case in itself than as a signal of how energy is being repositioned amid intensifying US-China competition
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[2026-01-07 19:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Rescuers intensify search for Taiwanese airforce pilot who reportedly parachuted from F-16V during flight training exercise
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[2026-01-07 19:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Policy change aims to distribute tickets in a fair and orderly manner, Transport Department says
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[2026-01-07 19:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Liu Shyh-fang and Cheng Ying-yao are added to list of ‘stubborn Taiwan independence figures’
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[2026-01-07 18:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A seaplane crashed into Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya at around 12.30 pm today (07).
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[2026-01-07 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, has committed LKR 420 million in support of the Government’s Rebuilding Sri Lanka initiative, aimed at accelerating recovery in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah. The commitment will support critical recovery efforts across healthcare and education benefiting communities in affected regions. These include the restoration and upgrading of essential hospital infrastructure and the refurbishment of ICT facilities in affected schools, in collaboration with relevant authorities.
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[2026-01-07 17:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Liam Rosenior’s switch to Premier League giants exposes harsh realities of new ownership model that has already hurt other clubs
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[2026-01-07 17:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Several opposition parties have filed a no-confidence motion against Education Minister Harini Amarasuriya, saying the government’s education reforms contain errors and inappropriate content for children.
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[2026-01-07 16:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Lo Hiu-fung says government should consider plot, about 1.5km from fire-hit Wang Fuk Court, if it wants to help victims resettle as soon as possible
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[2026-01-07 15:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Juru bicara pemerintah Jerman merespons pertanyaan wartawan dengan hati-hati pada hari Senin (05/01). Selama hampir 40 menit, juru bicara Kementerian Luar Negeri Jerman Kathrin Deschauer dan juru bicara pemerintah Sebastian Hille menjawab pertanyaan tentang Venezuela di Konferensi Pers Federal di Berlin.
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[2026-01-07 15:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Cambodia, Laos and North Korea are expected to tighten their embrace of Moscow and Beijing amid growing distrust of the US
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[2026-01-07 13:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-01-07 08:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: As bebidas alcoólicas são mais baratas na Alemanha do que em muitos de seus vizinhos europeus, segundo dados divulgados nesta segunda-feira (05/01) pelo Departamento Federal de Estatísticas (Destatis) em virtude do "janeiro seco".
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[2026-01-07 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The eerie return of the 19th century foreign policy doctrine indicates a declining empire seeking to consolidate power in its own backyard
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[2026-01-07 07:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-01-07 07:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Deputy Labour Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe said in Parliament yesterday (06), that the Government has paid special attention to implement a system where private sector and semi-government employees can receive their Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) payments as a pension scheme throughout their lifetime after retirement instead of receiving a lump sum payment in one go.
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[2026-01-07 07:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody informed Parliament yesterday (06) that electricity tariffs will be reduced by 30 percent within three years as per the National People’s Power (NPP) Government’s policy statement.
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[2026-01-07 07:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sabaragamuwa Provincial Cooperative Society was recently (01) launched into cyberspace aiming to facelift the services of the society while achieving economic gains thus ensuring effective and efficient service, at the Provincial Council Auditorium in Ratnapura under the patronage of Sabaragamuwa Provincial Governor Champa Janaki Rajaratne.
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[2026-01-07 07:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa accused the Government in Parliament yesterday (06) stating that at a time when people are already struggling due to a natural calamity, the Government has increased fuel prices and are now bringing up proposals to raise electricity tariffs too.
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[2026-01-07 07:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ProPublica
Snippet: In 2009, Kevin Greeson traveled from Alabama to witness the inauguration of President Barack Obama, at the time one of his political heroes. Twelve years later, a stone’s throw from where Obama had been sworn in, Greeson died of a heart attack while demonstrating in support of President Donald Trump during the Jan.
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[2026-01-07 07:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Chief Government Whip and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa informed Parliament yesterday (06) that the President will take necessary action to appoint an Auditor General and has already given the names of four nominees in line with the Constitution, as an Auditor General is essentially required for the country.
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[2026-01-07 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The government has taken a policy decision to seek private public partnership (PPP) for the re-development of the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA). Today, PPP is a system widely used in different countries to manage state assets in a commercially viable manner while upholding their social responsibility.
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[2026-01-07 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Badulla District Opposition MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake said in Parliament yesterday (06) that the Government’s interference with the Media is going to be the end of it.
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[2026-01-07 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: SJB MP Dilip Wedaarachchi yesterday, urged the Government to make a contribution to the Fishermen’s Pension and Social Security Benefit Scheme (SSBS) just like the Government makes contributions to the pension of the public servants.
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[2026-01-07 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In Punjab Province, hundreds of lions and other big cats are legally kept by private owners. Supporters call it passion, but critics warn of ethical and safety risks.
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[2026-01-07 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Chief Government Whip, Mass Media and Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said in Parliament yesterday (06), that the salary anomalies faced by the staff of the 1990 Suwa Seriya ambulance service has been resolved and their salaries have been increased after discussions held with the Finance Ministry last year.
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[2026-01-07 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: HNB Assurance enters 2026 with renewed purpose and clear ambition as it moves into a defining phase of its 10 in 5 strategic journey.
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[2026-01-07 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: First Capital Asset Management Limited, a subsidiary of First Capital Holdings PLC, has announced the appointment of Kavin Karunamoorthy as a Non-Independent Executive Director to the Company’s Board of Directors, with effect from December 2025.
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[2026-01-07 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Text and Pix: Sudath Malaweera
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[2026-01-07 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Five men have died and three more have been hospitalised due to suspected illicit liquor poisoning in the Waikkal, Thambarawila area.
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[2026-01-07 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Customs Narcotics Control Division yesterday seized 50 kilos of kush worth over Rs.500 million from three foreign passengers, the largest-ever narcotics haul detected at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA).
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[2026-01-07 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A resolution to appoint a Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) to decide the electoral system for Provincial Council Elections has been presented in Parliament yesterday by the Chief Government Whip and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa.
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