Topic: Politics — Neutral reports only
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[2025-12-31 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: They’re not shaped by history like the previous generation, and observer says US-China tensions can give them ‘more space’ to explore issues
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[2025-12-31 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The passing year was a success for the current government in terms of fiscal consolidation as acknowledged even by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). With the continuation of the IMF programme with calibration, the government achieved targets regarding revenue collection, the primary surplus, the current account balance and so on.
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[2025-12-31 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The last day of the year recap of events is almost obligatory, but even more important than noting down significant happenings and transitions, would be to try to make a reasonable assessment. What happened this year that changed the trajectory of the world — and our country?
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[2025-12-31 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Maximum loan amount of Rs.25 Mn Loans at an annual interest rate of 3% All loans repayable within three years
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[2025-12-31 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Johan Fernando, the son of former Minister Johnston Fernando, was arrested yesterday (30) by the Financial Crimes Division on charges of misappropriation of government property.
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[2025-12-31 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s district landscape is no stranger to vulnerability. The floods come with clockwork regularity now. They wash into homes, businesses, and memories. Sustainability, therefore, is no longer an abstract policy debate. It knocks on the door.
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[2025-12-31 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The George Keyt Foundation has extended support to the Government of Sri Lanka’s disaster relief efforts following the severe devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah.
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[2025-12-31 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Authorities have announced a list of the 25 best Films from the 75-year history of Sinhala talkie cinema, spanning from 1947 to 2022.
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[2025-12-31 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Among numerous other projects under its High Impact Community Development Projects (HICDPs) framework in Sri Lanka, Government of India (GoI) has been extending financial assistance to three housing-sector projects: Gram Shakthi Northern, Gram Shakthi Southern I and Gram Shakthi Southern II, under Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) signed in October 2017 and October 2018.
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[2025-12-31 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Following are the decisions taken by the Cabinet on December 29:
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[2025-12-31 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The 2nd National Short Track Athletics Championships will be held at the 200 meters track of the Sugathadasa Stadium on January 3, 2026.
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[2025-12-31 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Surplus of Rs. 33 billion over the expected target Thank you to everyone who contributed Let us work together – we can transform the country – President
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[2025-12-31 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A tense situation arose in the council when the special general meeting of the Galle Municipal Council was held yesterday (30) when opposition members protested against the municipal secretary and officials.
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[2025-12-30 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From Manila to Tokyo, domestic political dynamics are increasing the risks of a dangerous confrontation between Washington and Beijing
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[2025-12-30 23:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As Asean chair, Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim says the bloc will assess Myanmar’s election cautiously to avoid legitimising military rule
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[2025-12-30 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing’s fourth-ranking official Wang Huning urges association to exercise ‘comprehensive and rigorous governance over the religion’
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[2025-12-30 22:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: India has surpassed Japan to become the world's fourth-largest economy, according to calculations in the Indian government's end-of-year economic review.
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[2025-12-30 22:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Financial Services and Treasury Bureau says review of government’s procurement system and related disciplinary investigation is concluded
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[2025-12-30 21:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Hollywood superstar George Clooney and his well-known wife Amal Alamuddin Clooney have acquired French citizenship along with their twin children, according to an official decree published in the French government gazette.
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[2025-12-30 21:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Police say five drivers, aged 29 to 40, arrested for allegedly attempting to defraud online ride-hailing platform
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[2025-12-30 21:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Speaking at a symposium in Beijing, the foreign minister also criticised remarks Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made about Taiwan
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[2025-12-30 20:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The former prime minister’s exit follows months of infighting within Perikatan Nasional and a bitter power struggle between Bersatu and PAS
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[2025-12-30 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analysts said the death removes a pivotal witness and exposes weaknesses in how authorities have handled evidence and testimony
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[2025-12-30 19:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Postmaster General has announced that senior citizens who have not yet collected their elderly allowance payments for December through post offices are advised to do so before 12.00 noon tomorrow (31).
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[2025-12-30 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The new proposals aim to protect national symbols and threaten action against those obstructing the use of the standard Chinese language
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[2025-12-30 17:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Agriculture, Livestock, Lands, Irrigation and Mahaweli Development Minister K.D. Lal Kantha recently inspected the NLDB farm in Digana Mahaberiyatenna as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to modernise and strengthen the livestock sector.
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[2025-12-30 16:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: During the one-year period from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025, the First Session of the Tenth Parliament, 26 Government Bills were passed by Parliament.
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[2025-12-30 15:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
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[2025-12-30 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Caretaker PM Anutin rides nationalist wave over Cambodia; Pheu Thai taps Thaksin’s nephew to revive brand; reformists drop key vows to stay relevant
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[2025-12-30 15:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: New Year UK honours are awarded for contributions in areas such as government, academia, the arts and sports
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[2025-12-30 15:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘Some assessment results … differ from rankings and highly positive evaluations many other international organisations have given Hong Kong,’ Digital Policy Office says
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[2025-12-30 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Readers discuss the safeguards needed to ensure fairness and effectiveness, and public demand for the coin collection service
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[2025-12-30 13:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Bangladesh’s first female prime minister Khaleda Zia has died at the age of 80 after suffering from a prolonged illness.
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[2025-12-30 13:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Showers will occur at times in Northern, Eastern and Uva provinces and in Matale, Nuwara-Eliya and Polonnaruwa districts.
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[2025-12-30 12:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Despite her ill health, 80-year-old Zia, a dominant figure in Dhaka’s turbulent power struggles, had vowed to run in next year’s election
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[2025-12-30 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analysts say the findings have raised questions about whether South Korea’s laws can deal with alleged abuses of power by a president’s spouse
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[2025-12-30 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The region’s challenges are primarily political as underfunding and business interests create fragmented institutions, weak enforcement and poor data
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[2025-12-30 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: India, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and the Interim Government led by Dr. Muhammad Yunus, appear to have entered an informal understanding to bring back inclusive democracy to Bangladesh, put Indo-Bangla relations back on the rails and ensure peace and security in the region.
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[2025-12-30 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The government was optimistic in achieving the export target of USD 18 billion set in 2025 and creating a USD 300 billion economy by 2030, Thilaka Jayasundara, Secretary to the Ministry of Industries and Entrepreneur development opined. She said against many challenges they were able to increase the export revenue by 8% this year and due to the disaster they expect a drop in about USD 100-200 million export revenue.
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[2025-12-30 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: ‘Economic stability gradually improving’ ‘We have achieved remarkable economic growth despite daunting challenges’ ‘Opposition’s claims baseless’
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[2025-12-30 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Mahanayakas of the Tri-Sects have written to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake requesting that May 30 be declared as Vesak Full Moon Poya, as there will be two Poyas in May – on May 01 and May 30 next year.
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[2025-12-30 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Customs has earned a record income, exceeding the revised revenue target of Rs. 2,231 billion set by the Government, the Department announced.
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[2025-12-30 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said the SJB will extend its full support to eliminate the substandard medicine racket and back any genuine action taken by the Government to protect public health.
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[2025-12-30 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: This convocation marks a historic first for Makeezah Educational Institution, as it is the first time a graduation ceremony was held in the institution premises.
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[2025-12-30 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Shangri-La Hambantota has been ranked 70th in the Golf World Top 100 – World Resorts, placing it among the most respected golf and resort destinations worldwide.
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[2025-12-30 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Nishantha Jayaweera, said that government revenue has surpassed the expected target of Rs. 4.9 trillion set in the 2025 national budget, reaching approximately Rs. 5.3 trillion. He further noted that 93% of the expected revenue from the Rs. 4.9 trillion target was contributed by the Department of Inland Revenue, Sri Lanka Customs, and the Department of Excise.
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[2025-12-30 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Showers will occur at times in Northern, Eastern and Uva Province and in Matale, Nuwara-Eliya and Polonnaruwa districts. Fairly heavy falls above 50 mm are likely at some places in these areas, the Meteorology Department said.
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[2025-12-30 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In a significant gesture of national solidarity, SITC Campus CEO Cader Rahmathulla has contributed Rs. 1,000,000.00 to the Government’s ‘Rebuild Sri Lanka’ Fund, supporting relief and recovery efforts following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The cheque was personally handed over by the CEO to Dr. NandikaSanathKumanayake at the Presidential Secretariat, underscoring a hands-on commitment to national responsibility and leadership through action.
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[2025-12-30 06:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Myanmar's ruling junta on Sunday held the first phase of the elections, the country's first poll since a military coup in 2021.
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[2025-12-30 05:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Whether it's virtual assistants on our phones or chatbots on government websites, the large language models (LLMs) that power AI tools such as ChatGPT are almost everywhere online.
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