[2025-12-23 19:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Malaysian court ruling against Najib is dividing Anwar’s coalition

Snippet: A comment by a DAP member that is perceived as celebrating Najib’s legal setback has been slammed by Umno’s leaders

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3337482/why-malaysian-court-ruling-against-najib-dividing-anwars-coalition

[2025-12-23 19:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lankan academic Sugath Rathnayake honoured with Yunnan Friendship Award in China - DailyNews

Snippet: Sugath Rathnayake, a Sri Lankan academic and lecturer at Yunnan University in China, has been awarded the prestigious Yunnan Friendship Award, one of the highest honours conferred on foreign experts by the Yunnan Provincial Government.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/local/920539/sri-lankan-academic-sugath-rathnayake-honoured-with-yunnan-friendship-award-in-china/

[2025-12-23 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As Germany’s trade deficit with China nears new high, analysts warn of backlash

Snippet: The widening gap, fuelled by a localisation push in China and fierce EV competition, is fuelling fears of political upheaval and rising protectionist sentiment in Berlin

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3337464/germanys-trade-deficit-china-nears-new-high-analysts-warn-backlash

[2025-12-23 18:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing’s recalibration of its Taiwan policy

Snippet: AdvertisementAdvertisementSCMP China SeriesBeijing’s recalibration of its Taiwan policyAll eyes are on how Beijing’s “Chinese dream” of eventual Taiwan reunification will unfold at a time when the leader of the United States – Taipei’s top international backer – appears less likely to intervene in case of a cross-strait conflict. In this three-part series, Amber Wang looks at how recent moves signal a recalibration of Beijing’s Taiwan policy – outlining post-unity governance visions, ramping up messaging to the island’s public and scaling

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/series/3337466/beijings-recalibration-its-taiwan-policy

[2025-12-23 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Fall of Ming dynasty has ignited controversy online – and China has weighed in

Snippet: Oversimplified discourse on Ming, Qing dynasties risks slide into ‘narrow, Han-centric nationalism’, Zhejiang authorities warn

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3337326/fringe-view-chinas-history-sparks-official-rebuke-after-going-viral-online

[2025-12-23 16:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: India announces US$450 million concessional package for Sri Lanka’s reconstruction after Cyclone Ditwah - DailyNews

Snippet: India has committed a US$450 million reconstruction package to assist Sri Lanka in recovery and rebuilding efforts following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The package includes US$350 million in concessional lines of credit and US$100 million in grants, and will support sectors worst affected by the cyclone, including roads, railways, bridges, housing, health and education systems, agriculture, and disaster preparedness.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/local/920514/india-announces-us450-million-concessional-package-for-sri-lankas-reconstruction-after-cyclone-ditwah/

[2025-12-23 15:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Philippines’ Chinese tourism woes, police officer goes viral: 7 Asia highlights

Snippet: From India’s anxiety over US-Pakistan deals to South Korea’s visa policy debate, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/3337428/philippines-struggle-chinese-tourists-flood-aid-remarks-spark-ire-7-asia-highlights

[2025-12-23 15:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Government to provide sanitary napkins to over one million schoolgirls from 2026 - DailyNews

Snippet: Steps are being taken to distribute sanitary napkins to over one million schoolgirls across the island from 2026, the Education Ministry said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/local/920473/government-to-provide-sanitary-napkins-to-over-one-million-schoolgirls-from-2026/

[2025-12-23 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China drafts Antarctica activities and environment law to protect interests

Snippet: Legislation proposes expanding administrative permission system beyond scientific expeditions to include tourism, shipping and fishing

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3337407/china-drafts-law-activities-and-environment-protection-antarctica

[2025-12-23 14:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: Trump says US 'has to have' Greenland after naming special envoy - DailyNews

Snippet: Donald Trump has sparked a fresh row with Denmark after appointing a special envoy to Greenland, the vast Arctic island he has said he would like to annex.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/breaking-news/920466/trump-says-us-has-to-have-greenland-after-naming-special-envoy/

[2025-12-23 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: HKIC ends year on high note but Hong Kong cost of living a drawback for talent

Snippet: Government-backed fund strengthens VC ecosystem and fosters collaboration, but the city’s high cost of living remains a challenge

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3337374/hkic-ends-year-high-note-hong-kong-cost-living-drawback-attracting-talent

[2025-12-23 13:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Isolated showers expected in several areas - DailyNews

Snippet: A few showers are expected in parts of the Uva and Eastern provinces, as well as in the Matale, Nuwara Eliya, Polonnaruwa and Hambantota districts.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/local/920423/isolated-showers-expected-in-several-areas/

[2025-12-23 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korean politicians agree to Unification Church special probe in rare move

Snippet: The ruling DPK has accepted the opposition’s proposal to appoint special prosecutors to look into the church’s political meddling and bribes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3337368/south-korean-politicians-agree-unification-church-special-probe-rare-move

[2025-12-23 10:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Carney taps financier Wiseman as Canada’s new ambassador to US

Snippet: Canada’s prime minister turns to a finance heavyweight to steady the cross-border relationship in the Trump era

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3337403/pm-mark-carney-names-financier-mark-wiseman-canadas-ambassador-us

[2025-12-23 09:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Corruption charges spark violent protests against Albanian government

Snippet: Demonstrators in Tirana demand prime minister’s resignation as his deputy and other officials are embroiled in a massive infrastructure scandal

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3337402/corruption-charges-spark-violent-protests-against-albanian-government

[2025-12-23 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Urgent’: has mainland China changed tone for Taiwan peaceful reunification?

Snippet: Analysts examine Taiwan-related policy announcements, a new commemoration day and military posturing for clues to Beijing’s intent

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3337342/has-mainland-chinas-taiwan-policy-entered-new-phase

[2025-12-23 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Jaishankar in Sri Lanka - DailyNews

Snippet: India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar arrived in the country yesterday for talks with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and senior Government officials. He was welcomed at the airport by Deputy Tourism Minister Ruwan Ranasinghe and Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/photo-of-the-day/920251/jaishankar-in-sri-lanka/

[2025-12-23 06:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Met Department urges public to avoid fake news of natural calamities - DailyNews

Snippet: The Meteorology Department has advised the public not to be deceived by false information circulating about tsunami risks, high sea waves, or heavy rainfall, and to rely solely on information issued by responsible authorities.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/local/920335/met-department-urges-public-to-avoid-fake-news-of-natural-calamities/

[2025-12-23 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: HNB Finance wins top honours at ‘CMA Integrated Reporting Awards’ - DailyNews

Snippet: HNB Finance PLC has been honoured with two accolades at the CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards 2025, reaffirming the company’s commitment to transparency, good governance and integrated business performance.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/business/919851/hnb-finance-wins-top-honours-at-cma-integrated-reporting-awards/

[2025-12-23 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Hayleys Fentons reports progress at ‘Roots of Resilience’ Mangrove Restoration Project - DailyNews

Snippet: Hayleys Fentons Limited has reported steady progress in the ‘Roots of Resilience’ Mangrove Reforestation Project, launched in partnership with the Coastal Conservation and Coastal Resource Management Department (CCCRMD) in November 2023.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/business/919880/hayleys-fentons-reports-progress-at-roots-of-resilience-mangrove-restoration-project/

[2025-12-23 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: People’s Bank grants first loan to rehabilitate MSMEs affected by Cyclone Ditwah - DailyNews

Snippet: People’s Bank has extended the first loan under a special Government-intervened loan scheme introduced to support the rehabilitation of micro, small and medium-scale enterprises (MSMEs) affected by Cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/business/919905/peoples-bank-grants-first-loan-to-rehabilitate-msmes-affected-by-cyclone-ditwah/

[2025-12-23 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Daily News

Title: EFF 5th review discussions to begin early 2026 - DailyNews

Snippet: The IMF is expected to begin discussions on the fifth review of the country’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) in early 2026, IMF sources said. The IMF has taken steps to temporarily postpone the review to assist the Sri Lankan government in addressing the sudden balance of payments and fiscal pressures that have arisen following the devastating Cyclone Ditwah that hit the country on November 28.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/business/919993/eff-5th-review-discussions-to-begin-early-2026/

[2025-12-23 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: Trump's new Greenland envoy intends to make territory 'a part of the US' - DailyNews

Snippet: A new row over the future of Greenland has erupted between Denmark and the US after Donald Trump appointed a special envoy to the territory.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/world/920186/trumps-new-greenland-envoy-intends-to-make-territory-a-part-of-the-us/

[2025-12-23 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: IRD achieves annual revenue target of Rs 2,203 Bn - DailyNews

Snippet: The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has achieved the annual revenue target of Rs 2,203 billion assigned by the Government for the year 2025 by December 19, 2025 marking the highest-ever revenue in the department’s history.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/local/920304/ird-achieves-annual-revenue-target-of-rs-2203-bn/

[2025-12-23 05:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ProPublica

Title: What You Should Know About Russ Vought, Trump’s Shadow President

Snippet: On the second day of the federal government shutdown, President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated video set to the classic song “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper” by Blue Öyster Cult. The star of that video, which quickly went viral, was Russell Vought, the president’s top budget adviser. More than that, Vought is the architect of Trump’s broader plan to fire civil servants, freeze government programs and dismantle entire agencies, and he’s a big reason the second Trump administration has been more

Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/about-russell-vought-trump-shadow-president

[2025-12-23 05:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Schumer urges US Senate legal action over staggered Epstein files release

Snippet: Senate minority leader called the incremental and heavily redacted release of records ‘a blatant cover-up’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3337393/top-democrat-urges-senate-sue-over-justice-departments-staggered-epstein-files-release

[2025-12-23 04:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ex-Israeli PM calls for Netanyahu’s resignation over ‘Qatargate’ affair

Snippet: Naftali Bennett accuses the premier’s office of ‘treason’, alleging aides acted as paid agents for Qatar during wartime

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3337391/ex-israeli-pm-accuses-netanyahu-treason-over-alleged-qatar-funding-aides

[2025-12-23 03:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: 7 probleme ale Justiției de (ne)rezolvat pentru Nicușor Dan

Snippet: Doar 11 magistrați au avut curajul să meargă la Cotroceni și să-și spună public nemulțumirile. Întâlnirea lor cu președintele a fost transmisă direct de Președinție prin rețelele sociale. Dar, în vreme ce Nicușor Dan asculta mărturisirile procurorilor și magistraților despre cum a fost depusă justiția în mâinile unei grupări cu legături politice, Inspecția Judiciară a dat publicității un raport din care rezultă că derapajele care apar în investigația Recorder au fost deja verificate și n-ar mai fi mare lucru de

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/ro/7-probleme-ale-justi%C8%9Biei-de-nerezolvat-pentru-nicu%C8%99or-dan/a-75273178

[2025-12-23 03:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Israel: Netanyahu to shut down respected army radio station

Snippet: The Israeli government on Monday approved plans to shut down one of the country's respected military radio stations, claiming it broadcasts "divisive content" which is not in line with military values.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/israel-netanyahu-to-shut-down-respected-army-radio-station/a-75272453

[2025-12-23 00:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Elections en Guinée : Mamadi Doumbouya s'avance en favori

Snippet: Ce dimanche 28 décembre 2025, les Guinéens se rendent aux urnes pour la présidentielle, un scrutin censé clore la transition ouverte après le coup d'État du 5 septembre 2021.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/fr/politique-guinee-mamadi-doumbouya-election-presidentielle-disparitions-forc%C3%A9es-opposition/a-75267417

[2025-12-23 00:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Did ‘political’ reasons postpone ‘60 Minutes’ report on El Salvador prison?

Snippet: CBS delayed its CECOT prison report, where the US has sent hundreds of migrants, citing more reporting and sparking outcry over censorship

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3337379/did-cbs-postpone-60-minutes-report-el-salvador-prison-political-reasons

[2025-12-23 00:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing ‘firmly opposes’ Japanese lawmakers’ trips to Taiwan

Snippet: Visits to the island by parliamentary members ‘seriously violate’ political foundations underpinning bilateral relations, Beijing says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3337376/beijing-firmly-opposes-japanese-lawmakers-trips-taiwan-amid-deteriorating-ties

[2025-12-23 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China to hide bad debt records for pandemic-hit borrowers who repay small loans

Snippet: New policy by the People’s Bank of China applies to one-off debts up to 10,000 yuan incurred since 2020, aiming to help people rebuild credit

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3337354/china-hide-bad-debt-records-pandemic-hit-borrowers-who-repay-small-loans

[2025-12-22 23:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: India’s partial visa suspension signals unease over Bangladesh’s recent unrest

Snippet: India halted visa services from its Chittagong mission after violent protests, underscoring its concern over security and stability

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3337371/indias-partial-visa-suspension-signals-unease-over-bangladeshs-recent-unrest

[2025-12-22 22:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Too many US researchers looking at China through American lens, professor warns

Snippet: Flawed approach to China studies could fuel misunderstandings and lead to misguided policy decisions in Washington, seminar hears

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3337370/too-many-us-researchers-are-looking-china-through-american-lens-professor-warns

[2025-12-22 22:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Northern Railway Line fully reopens for train services from Wednesday - DailyNews

Snippet: The Department of Railways has announced that the Northern Railway Line will be fully reopened for train operations from Wednesday (24), restoring a key transportation link in the country.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/22/local/919848/northern-railway-line-fully-reopens-for-train-services-from-wednesday/

[2025-12-22 21:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Deadline set for Aswesuma beneficiaries to update details - DailyNews

Snippet: The Welfare Benefits Board has announced that the deadline for updating personal details under the Aswesuma Welfare Benefits Programme will end on December 31, 2025.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/22/local/919810/deadline-set-for-aswesuma-beneficiaries-to-update-details/

[2025-12-22 20:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: The Quad needs institutional armor against personality politics - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2025/12/the-quad-needs-institutional-armor-against-personality-politics/

[2025-12-22 20:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s PLA Daily accuses Japan of showing ‘no respect for history’

Snippet: Japanese right-wing forces are whitewashing past atrocities as the world celebrates win over fascism, commentary in military paper says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3337336/chinas-military-newspaper-pla-daily-accuses-japan-showing-no-respect-history

[2025-12-22 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China eyes childcare overhaul with a law to boost births, fix demographic crisis

Snippet: Proposed legislation seeks to lower child-rearing costs and standardise services, especially for children under three, to ease the burden on parents

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3337317/china-eyes-childcare-overhaul-law-boost-births-fix-demographic-crisis

[2025-12-22 19:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysia: Cambodia, Thailand set for Christmas Eve truce talks after Asean push

Snippet: The breakthrough was quickly threatened as Cambodia accused Thailand of bombing border provinces with F-16s just hours later

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3337327/malaysia-says-asean-must-do-whatever-necessary-ease-thailand-cambodia-conflict

[2025-12-22 16:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Cardinal warns sex education in schools may undermine parental rights and cultural values - DailyNews

Snippet: Archbishop of Colombo, His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, has strongly criticized the government’s education reforms, saying they undermine parental rights and threaten Sri Lanka’s cultural and religious foundations.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/22/local/919659/cardinal-warns-school-sex-education-may-undermine-parental-rights-and-cultural-values/

[2025-12-22 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese spy? Propagandist? Former Confucius Institute director tells his story

Snippet: Memoir by former Britain-based academic rebuts accusations that the centres serve as vehicles for Beijing’s state narratives

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3337265/chinese-spy-propagandist-former-confucius-institute-director-tells-his-story

[2025-12-22 14:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Rights groups condemn new record number of executions in Saudi Arabia - DailyNews

Snippet: Saudi Arabia has surpassed its record for the number of executions carried out annually for a second year in a row.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/22/breaking-news/919630/rights-groups-condemn-new-record-number-of-executions-in-saudi-arabia/

[2025-12-22 13:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Rainfall expected to decrease - DailyNews

Snippet: A few showers may occur in Uva province and in Ampara, Batticaloa, Matale, Nuwara-Eliya and Hambantota districts.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/22/local/919568/rainfall-expected-to-decrease/

[2025-12-22 13:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysian court blocks Najib’s bid for house arrest

Snippet: Monday’s decision keeps the former prime minister behind bars as he awaits the outcome of the far larger 1MDB case on Friday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3337258/malaysias-najib-razak-be-released-jail-house-arrest

[2025-12-22 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Open Questions | George Yeo on superpower ‘headaches’ and why the US dollar could crack

Snippet: Singapore’s former foreign minister also discusses Trump, the latest China-Japan dust-up, and rivalry between Hong Kong and the city state

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3337074/george-yeo-superpower-headaches-and-why-us-dollar-could-crack

[2025-12-22 08:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Drones viram desafio de segurança na Alemanha

Snippet: O aparecimento de drones desconhecidos nos céus tem se tornado um desafio de segurança para a Alemanha. Após uma série de notórios sobrevoos não autorizados sobre os mais diversos lugares, desde um mercado de Natal até áreas políticamente sensíveis, o governo criou uma nova unidade especial na Polícia Federal para defesa contra estes equipamentos.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-br/drones-viram-desafio-de-seguran%C3%A7a-nacional-na-alemanha/a-75259183

[2025-12-22 08:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Jews worldwide urged to ‘come home’ to Israel after Bondi massacre

Snippet: Gideon Saar says ‘Jews are being hunted across the world’ following the December 14 Isis-inspired shooting at a Hanukkah event in Australia

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3337254/israeli-foreign-minister-urges-jews-move-israel-week-after-sydney-attack

[2025-12-22 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: - DailyNews

Snippet: Grace period for loan repayments Late fees, penalties waived on bounced cheques

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/22/local/919470/919470/