Topic: Politics — Neutral reports only
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[2025-12-12 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Newsbreak Global watchdog says tobacco industry may have fueled illicit trade Thought Leaders [OPINION] Vapewashed: Who’s gaslighting the next generation into smoking? Dec 12, 2025 9:00 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Thought Leaders [OPINION] The invisible hand: How tobacco industry interference undermines public health policy Sep 27, 2025 3:00 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Business DTI orders e-commerce platforms to take down illicit vape
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[2025-12-12 09:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ProPublica
Snippet: The Food and Drug Administration rarely uses its authority to pull dangerous medical devices off the market and is so poorly staffed that it’s sometimes unable to make sure companies are taking critical steps to protect patients during health emergencies, according to a new report by the Government Accountability Office.
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[2025-12-12 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Both neighbours hope to expand exports to the region, but the Koreans may be better placed due to systems integration and political concerns
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[2025-12-12 07:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: A manutenção do mandato da deputada federal Carla Zambelli (PL-SP), cuja cassação foi rejeitada pela Câmara dos Deputados nessa quinta-feira (11/12), somou-se a uma longa lista de outros parlamentares que se safaram de perder o mandato, mesmo sob fortes denúncias ou condenações pela Justiça.
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[2025-12-12 07:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: The European Commission on Thursday sent Hungary a formal letter of notice announcing its intent to open infringement proceedings against the government in Budapest for failing to comply with a number of EU media statutes.
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[2025-12-12 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Despite a bright bowling performance from the West Indies seamers, half-centuries from New Zealand’s Devon Conway and Mitchell Hay extended the hosts’ advantage after an absorbing second day of the Wellington Test. New Zealand secured a 73-run first-innings lead before a double-wicket burst from their quicks left West Indies still 41 behind with eight wickets in hand.
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[2025-12-12 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing criticises the duties as damaging to its interests, as Mexico defends them as vital to support domestic producers
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[2025-12-12 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Venezuelan Opposition Leader Maria Corina Machado appeared in public on Thursday for the first time in 11 months in Norway as her daughter accepted the Nobel Peace Prize award on her behalf.
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[2025-12-12 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for a proposal submitted by the President as the Finance, Plan Implementation and Economic Development Minister to implement new loan schemes to assist micro, small and medium scale entrepreneurships (SMEs) devastated by the weather calamity. For many years the Government has implemented various concessionary loan schemes to strengthen the micro, small and medium scale entrepreneurship sector.
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[2025-12-12 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Deputy Registrars of Malwatte and Asgiriya Chapters commended the Government, led by the President, for its initiative to rebuild the lives of the people and restore the country following the recent disaster, expressing their blessings for these efforts.
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[2025-12-12 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Ditwah Cyclone ranks second only to the December 2004 Tsunami in terms of damage to housing in Sri Lanka’s recent history. According to the Government’s Disaster Management Centre, as of 9th December 2025, 86,488 houses were partially or fully damaged due to Ditwah. This is only slightly fewer than the nearly 100,000 houses affected by the 2004 Tsunami.
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[2025-12-12 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that accurate data is essential for the post-disaster recovery process of the country, and that a structured mechanism with public participation is needed for efficient data collection.
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[2025-12-12 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The pick of this week’s Maliban SLR Inter-Club A Division Rugby Tournament sees former champions CR and FC clash with the strong CH and FC at Longden Place on Saturday, December 13, at 3 pm, promising a thrilling battle as CR and FC aim to reclaim the A Division title they surrendered to Kandy SC last year.
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[2025-12-12 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Macksons Holdings made a generous contribution of Rs. 15 million to the Government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, established to provide relief and support to communities affected by cyclone Ditwah.
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[2025-12-12 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Havelock City Mall ushered in the festive season on November 27, with its much-anticipated annual tree lighting ceremony, marking the official start of Magical Christmas at My Happy Place.
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[2025-12-12 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Golden Ridge, the first-ever star-class mountain resort in Nuwara Eliya, has achieved international acclaim by being crowned a Global Winner at the World Luxury Awards 2025, held on October 31, 2025, at the PARKROYAL Hotel Pickering, Singapore.
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[2025-12-12 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Emirates is ending 2025 on a sky-high note with another five global accolades won, this time at the 32nd annual World Travel Awards, held in Bahrain.
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[2025-12-12 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Decisions taken at the Cabinet Meeting held on 10.12.2025
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[2025-12-12 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: World Bank data shows that by the end of 2024, Bangladesh’s total external debt stood at US$104.48 billion, up from US$ 73.55 billion in 2020. The calculation includes debts contracted by both the Government and the private sector.
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[2025-12-12 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath posting a message on X said, “Today, I thanked Ambassador Carmen Moreno of the European Union to Sri Lanka, and the Ambassadors & Representatives of the EU countries present in Sri Lanka (Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, Romania) for the commitment of Euro 1.8 million from the European Union in support of Sri Lanka’s recovery efforts.
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[2025-12-12 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The case filed against former Fisheries Minister Rajitha Senaratne and two others over allegedly causing a loss to the Government when leasing out the Modera Fisheries harbour to a private company while he was acting as the Fisheries Minister in 2014, was fixed for further trial on January 29 by the Colombo High Court.
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[2025-12-12 05:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Fresh elections loom after government’s resignation, coming just weeks before the country is set to adopt the euro
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[2025-12-12 05:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Ukraine’s president says Russia wants ‘the whole of Donbas’ in return for peace, but Ukrainians must have their say
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[2025-12-12 04:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Thailand’s military said the coming election would not affect its operations against Cambodia amid a renewed border conflict
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[2025-12-12 03:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: RT News
Snippet: US President Donald Trump understands that Europe is in decline, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has said.
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[2025-12-12 02:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ProPublica
Snippet: When it comes to helping low-income people find housing outside struggling neighborhoods, the federal government lets local housing authorities grade themselves on their success.
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[2025-12-12 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn’s stance marks shift from Chief Secretary Eric Chan’s remarks following Tai Po fire
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[2025-12-12 01:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: The Intelligent Others is a riveting DW Learning by Ear audio drama written by James Muhando that explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping daily life in an imaginary African country. Follow cousins Jennifer, Faith, and Rahim in Inzuna as Rahim’s bold AI inventions collide with a mysterious company offering "free money," a shocking government ban, and a devastating earthquake that pushes technology—and human relationships—to their limits.
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[2025-12-12 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Financial Times
Snippet: James Politi in Washington
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[2025-12-11 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Despite Russia’s display of defiance and India’s quest for autonomy, US policy shifts are pushing both into uncharted geopolitical territory
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[2025-12-11 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A pipeline of mega listings, returning US investors and looser global monetary policy will help Hong Kong extend its IPO rebound next year
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[2025-12-11 22:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: د پاکستان د پوځ د استخباراتي ادارې «آی اس آی» پخوانی مشر فيض حميد د ۱۴ کلونو بند په سزا محکوم شوی دی. پر نوموړي د اسرارو له رسمي قانون څخه د سرغړونې او په سياسي هلوځلو کې د ونډې اخیستو تورونه لګول شوي ول.
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[2025-12-11 22:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre has issued an amber advisory for severe lightning for Kalutara, Rathnapura, Galle, and Matara districts. The advisory was issued at 12.30 p.m. on 11 December 2025 and is valid until 11.00 p.m. on the same day.
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[2025-12-11 21:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the establishment of two wind power stations of 50 Mega Watts each in the Mullikulam area of Mannar, as part of the government’s plan to generate 70% of the country’s electricity from renewable energy sources by 2030.
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[2025-12-11 21:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the implementation of the RE-MSME PLUS loan scheme, consolidating existing credit programs for micro, small, and medium scale entrepreneurs and providing financial relief to those affected by recent disasters. The approval was granted based on the proposal submitted by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who also serves as the Minister of Finance, Plan Implementation, and Economic Development.
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[2025-12-11 21:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: À quelques semaines du scrutin présidentiel en Guinée, les différents candidats s'activent pour convaincre les Guinéens, à travers la campagne électorale qui a démarré le 28 novembre dernier.
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[2025-12-11 21:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Deputy Registrars of Malwatta and Asgiriya chapters commended the government, led by the President, for its initiative to rebuild the lives of the people and restore the country following the recent disaster, expressing their blessings for these efforts.
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[2025-12-11 21:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to procure a fleet of vehicles to strengthen Sri Lanka’s primary health care system under a World Bank–funded project.
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[2025-12-11 20:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Following annual central economic work conference, leaders also pledge to stabilise property sector, fight deflation and curb cutthroat competition to counter risks
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[2025-12-11 20:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Department of Examinations has urged students and parents to report any issues regarding the GCE Advanced Level Examination by contacting the hotline 1911 or the telephone numbers 0112784537, 0112786616, and 0112784208.
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[2025-12-11 19:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China’s Ministry of Commerce says trip by Dutch chip firm’s management should be made ‘as soon as possible’ amid heated war of words
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[2025-12-11 19:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2025-12-11 19:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Business Bangko Sentral cuts policy rate to 4.25% after slower than expected GDP growth in 2025 Business Bangko Sentral cuts policy rate as ‘painful’ corruption woes mute growth outlook Dec 11, 2025 4:55 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Thought Leaders [Vantage Point] SEC’s proposed EIR cut: Consumer protection or credit contraction?
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[2025-12-11 18:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sources at the Dambulla Dedicated Economic Center report that the prices of several vegetables, which had surged in recent days, are now declining.
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[2025-12-11 17:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: It's long been a key slogan for Donald Trump, but "America First" appears closer to reality than ever, after the release of a key US strategy document outlining the administration's foreign policy.
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[2025-12-11 17:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: SJB MP Gayantha Karunathilaka appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) this morning (11) to provide a statement regarding a building acquisition.
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[2025-12-11 17:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that accurate data is essential for the post-disaster recovery process of the country, and that a structured mechanism with public participation is needed for efficient data collection.
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[2025-12-11 16:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
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[2025-12-11 15:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Secretary of the All Ceylon Egg Producers Association, Ratnasiri Alahakoon, has assured that the recent surge in egg prices will likely ease within the next two to three weeks.
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[2025-12-11 15:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Nuwara Eliya Magistrate’s Court has imposed a fine of Rs. 500,000 on a supermarket along Glenfall Road for selling bottled drinking water at a price higher than the government-approved rate.
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