[2025-12-10 04:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump blasts ‘decaying’ and ‘weak’ Europe, pushes Ukraine on elections

Snippet: US president doubles down on criticism of key allies over immigration and said that Russia has the ‘upper hand’ in the Ukraine war

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3335811/trump-slams-decaying-europe-and-pushes-ukraine-elections

[2025-12-10 04:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Um em cada 11 suspeitos de crimes na Alemanha são imigrantes

Snippet: Quase 9% – ou um em cada onze – de todos os suspeitos em casos de crimes genéricos no ano passado na Alemanha eram imigrantes, conforme os dados mais recentes divulgados pelo Departamento Federal de Investigações (BKA, na sigla em alemão). Com 8,8%, a participação de imigrantes permaneceu praticamente no mesmo nível do ano anterior, conforme mostra o relatório do BKA, intitulado Crime no Contexto da Imigração e publicado nesta segunda-feira (08/12).

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-br/um-em-cada-11-suspeitos-de-crimes-na-alemanha-s%C3%A3o-imigrantes/a-75078210

[2025-12-10 03:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Venezuela’s Machado will not receive Nobel Peace Prize in person

Snippet: The Venezuelan opposition figure, who has been in hiding for over a year, will have her daughter accept the award in Norway

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3335810/machados-nobel-press-conference-called-peace-prize-winners-whereabouts-unknown

[2025-12-10 02:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Мицкоски: Нема да има кампови за мигранти

Snippet: Премиерот Христијан Мицкоски порача дека во Македонија нема да се градат кампови за мигранти или да се прифаќаат мигранти од Велика Британија. Во изјава за новинарите тој нагласи дека таква тема никогаш не била предмет на разговори со британските власти.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/mk/mickoski-nitu-eden-sator-za-migranti-nema-da-nikne-vo-zemjava-dodeka-sum-jas-premier/a-75079496

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Eyeing mainland China, Taiwan passes stiffer penalties for undersea cable damage

Snippet: Island’s legislature moves to deter rise in intentional sabotage, which now carries a prison sentence of up to seven years

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3335800/eyeing-mainland-china-taiwan-passes-stiffer-penalties-undersea-cable-damage

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Supply chain guru Victor Fung warns of ‘20% tax’ as tariffs reshape global trade

Snippet: As governments revive tariffs as a policy weapon, the cost will ultimately be borne by consumers, warns Hong Kong tycoon Victor Fung

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3335788/supply-chain-guru-victor-fung-warns-20-tax-tariffs-reshape-global-trade

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘We’ve been careful’: Japanese firms in China stay calm amid political storm

Snippet: Japanese businesses in China are under pressure amid a diplomatic row over Taiwan, but they have dealt with political tensions for years

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3335763/why-japanese-firms-china-are-unfazed-rising-tensions-weve-been-careful

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

Source: Rappler

Title: Sudan

Snippet: The ruling closes the ICC's first-ever trial addressing the Darfur conflict, which erupted in 2003 when mostly non-Arab rebels took up arms against Sudan’s government, accusing it of marginalizing the remote western region

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/sudan/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Former Chinese senior banker executed for taking US$155 million in bribes

Snippet: Bai is the second senior figure from Huarong to be put to death for corruption following the execution of Lai Xiaomin in 2021

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3335722/former-chinese-senior-banker-bai-tianhui-executed-taking-us155-million-bribes

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

Source: Rappler

Title: Watch the Social Good Summit 2025 panel on AI safety, civic trust, & ethical resilience with big names in tech and policy

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/plus-membership-program/exclusive-content/tech-policy-ai-safety-trust-panel-social-good-summit-2025/

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

Source: Rappler

Title: FACT CHECK: Castro did not call on Duterte clan to quit gov't posts to reverse ICC ruling

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/claire-castro-duterte-clan-quit-government-posts-reverse-icc-ruling/

[2025-12-09 21:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong lawmaker Michael Tien calls for expanding directly elected Legco seats

Snippet: Outgoing legislator Tien says proposal will broaden the political spectrum and boost voter turnout

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3335784/veteran-hong-kong-lawmaker-michael-tien-calls-expanding-directly-elected-legco-seats

[2025-12-09 21:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is Indonesian disaster response failing Sumatra’s flood victims?

Snippet: Prabowo’s government is ‘busy bragging about its quick reaction’ while deaths mount and people suffer from lack of aid, critics say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3335781/indonesia-faces-second-tsunami-after-sumatra-floods-jakartas-response-enough

[2025-12-09 21:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Ex-Assistant Government Analyst further remanded - DailyNews

Snippet: The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the further remand of a former Assistant Analyst arrested by the Bribery Commission on charges of corruption, extending it until 22 December.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/09/breaking-news/911279/ex-assistant-government-analyst-further-remanded/

[2025-12-09 21:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Deadly explosion in eastern Congo leaves 30 killed - DailyNews

Snippet: A bomb blast in eastern Congo killed more than 30 people and injured about 20 others after a confrontation between the Congolese army and a pro-government militia, despite a recently signed Washington peace deal that was hailed as a breakthrough.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/09/breaking-news/911268/deadly-explosion-in-eastern-congo-leaves-30-killed/

[2025-12-09 21:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump ally Babis returns as Czech PM amid fraud trial and EU concerns

Snippet: His return raises concerns that his Eurosceptic coalition could restrict aid to Ukraine

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3335771/trumpist-billionaire-babis-returns-power-czech-pm-amid-fraud-trial-and-eu-concerns

[2025-12-09 20:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Comment Nzinga Mboup construit l’avenir au Sénégal

Snippet: To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/fr/nzinga-cabinet-worofila-dakar-architecture/video-75073899

[2025-12-09 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Philippines ‘flood control queen’ faces arrest over corruption scandal

Snippet: Prosecutors accuse Cezarah ‘Sarah’ Discaya of pocketing millions for a government-funded flood control project that was never built

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3335727/philippines-flood-control-queen-faces-arrest-over-corruption-scandal

[2025-12-09 19:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Philippine News

Snippet: Deputy ICC prosecutor Mame Mandiaye Niang, in his team's opening statement, quoted from several of Duterte's public speeches and interviews to prove that his 'criminal plan and his intent were no secret'

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/government/

[2025-12-09 19:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka receives widespread global support for flood relief and recovery efforts - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka continues to receive widespread international assistance as the country recovers from the severe floods and weather-related disasters that have affected multiple districts. During a diplomatic briefing held at the Prime Minister’s Office, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath updated Colombo-based Heads of Mission—along with Sri Lankan envoys who joined virtually—on the government’s ongoing relief operations, community safety measures, and long-term recovery plans.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/09/local/911227/sri-lanka-receives-widespread-global-support-for-flood-relief-and-recovery-efforts/

[2025-12-09 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Former chief of China’s food and drug watchdog ousted from Communist Party

Snippet: Bi Jingquan, who received an international award for promoting innovation, has also been removed from public office over corruption charges

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3335712/former-chief-chinas-food-and-drug-watchdog-ousted-communist-party

[2025-12-09 18:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: President insists on urgent repairs and full utilisation of 2025 funds - DailyNews

Snippet: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stressed that the aim of the Government is to ensure a safe life for every citizen and that it is everyone’s responsibility to act with proper supervision during the resettlement of the people.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/09/local/911179/president-insists-on-urgent-repairs-and-full-utilisation-of-2025-funds/

[2025-12-09 18:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Germany's foreign minister travels to China to mend fences

Snippet: So now it's happening after all: From this Sunday until next Wednesday, Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul will travel to China. There is a lot to discuss with the Chinese government.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/germanys-foreign-minister-travels-to-china-to-mend-fences/a-75036775

[2025-12-09 18:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘A threat to Europe’s political life’: EU reels from new US security strategy

Snippet: Brussels warns Washington against interference as Trump’s outline accuses Europe of decline and backs far-right movements across the bloc

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/article/3335665/eu-reels-explosive-us-security-strategy-paints-bloc-rival

[2025-12-09 17:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: New leadership at Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devala - DailyNews

Snippet: Thilina Madhusanka, who had been serving as the acting Basnayake Nilame of the historic Ruhunu Maha Kataragama Devalaya, was elected unopposed as the 13th Basnayake Nilame today.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/09/local/911150/thilina-madhusanka-elected-13th-basnayake-nilame-of-ruhunu-maha-kataragama-devala/

[2025-12-09 17:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Elected and outgoing Hong Kong lawmakers meet media in show of solidarity

Snippet: Outgoing Legco president Andrew Leung calls on veteran and new legislators to communicate with one another, serve residents in wake of Tai Po fire

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3335714/elected-outgoing-hong-kong-lawmakers-jointly-meet-media-show-solidarity

[2025-12-09 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Financial Times

Title: Trump opens new fronts in federal regulation battle

Snippet: PublishedDecember 9 2025

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/bb7beff2-38ab-4bf5-86fe-856b8802fcba

[2025-12-09 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Rappler

Title: [Free to Disagree] Rhizomatic politics: In praise of disunity

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/free-to-disagree-rhizomatic-politics-praising-disunity-protest-movement/

[2025-12-09 15:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Fighting rages across Thai-Cambodian border as US calls for calm

Snippet: Tens of thousands have fled their homes for the second time this year as Thailand and Cambodia trade heavy fire, leaving at least 10 dead

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3335687/fighting-rages-across-thai-cambodian-border-us-calls-calm

[2025-12-09 14:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Daily News

Title: Northeast Monsoon intensifies: Widespread showers and strong winds expected today - DailyNews

Snippet: The Northeast monsoon conditions are gradually establishing over the island.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/09/local/911014/northeast-monsoon-intensifies-widespread-showers-and-strong-winds-expected-today/

[2025-12-09 13:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hitting China with tariffs should be ‘last resort’, German foreign minister says

Snippet: During two-day visit to the Chinese capital, Johann Wadephul also calls for Beijing to recognise Europe’s concerns and ‘take action’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3335679/hitting-china-tariffs-should-be-last-resort-german-foreign-minister-says

[2025-12-09 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Can Singapore’s cyber laws keep pace with speed of borderless online threats?

Snippet: Long-term resilience will hinge on complementary measures such as deeper regional cooperation and improved digital literacy, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3335660/can-singapores-cyber-laws-keep-pace-speed-borderless-online-threats

[2025-12-09 13:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks extend losses amid rate-cut caution, muted China policy outlook

Snippet: Global banks cite lack of urgency in policy signals; Wall Street retreat adds pressure on sentiment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3335677/hong-kong-stocks-extend-losses-amid-rate-cut-caution-muted-china-policy-outlook

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Taiwan RedNote ban backfires, driving mainland Chinese app’s top download rise

Snippet: Many users and opposition politicians accuse Taiwan’s ruling party of overreach and damaging island’s reputation for open internet access

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3335652/taiwans-ban-mainland-china-app-rednote-makes-it-top-download-amid-fierce-pushback

[2025-12-09 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘High-quality democracy’: what does Beijing’s new phrase for Hong Kong mean?

Snippet: Beijing seeks orderly form of politics with executive-led government working closely with lawmakers not in confrontation with each other, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3335661/high-quality-democracy-what-does-beijings-new-phrase-hong-kong-really-mean

[2025-12-09 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Could ICC warrants against Duterte allies alter Philippines’ balance of power?

Snippet: A former Duterte spokesman claims more of the ex-president’s allies will soon be arrested as part of a plot to ‘destroy the opposition’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3335662/could-icc-warrants-against-duterte-allies-alter-philippines-senate-balance-power

[2025-12-09 09:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Benin: Coup left several dead, its leader still at large

Snippet: The government of Benin confirmed on Monday that there had been "casualties on both sides" after an attempted coup was put down with the help of foreign military intervention at the weekend — but the leader of the putsch reportedly remains on the run.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/benin-coup-left-several-dead-its-leader-still-at-large/a-75070146

[2025-12-09 09:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US government sued over removal of app that tracks immigration agents

Snippet: ICEBlock developer alleges free speech violations after Apple removed the popular app following pressure from the Trump administration

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3335670/us-government-sued-over-removal-app-tracking-immigration-agents-whereabouts

[2025-12-09 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Rs. 200,000 to be provided to restart industries hit by Cyclone Ditwah - DailyNews

Snippet: As part of the government’s expedited relief program to revive the economy impacted by the recent adverse weather conditions, a decision has been made to provide a financial grant of Rs. 200,000 to every affected industry.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/09/business/910735/rs-200000-to-be-provided-to-restart-industries-hit-by-cyclone-ditwah/

[2025-12-09 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Govt assures support to rebuild Peradeniya stronger, safer - DailyNews

Snippet: Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the Government stands ready to support the Peradeniya University in rebuilding that is stronger, safer, and more resilient than before. She made these remarks while visiting the university on Sunday (07), where she met with student representatives and Heads of Departments affected by the sudden floods that swept through the campus on November 27.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/09/breaking-news/910918/govt-assures-support-to-rebuild-peradeniya-stronger-safer/

[2025-12-09 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Coroners to forgo allowance for cyclone victim inquests - DailyNews

Snippet: The All-Island Association of Coroners have decided to forgo all Government allowances for conducting inquests into deaths caused by landslides and floods, Association President Anura Herath said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/09/breaking-news/910939/coroners-to-forgo-allowance-for-cyclone-victim-inquests/

[2025-12-09 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: InsureMe debuts on CSE Empower Board - DailyNews

Snippet: InsureMe Insurance Brokers Ltd successfully completed its equity introduction and subsequent listing on the Empower Board of the CSE recently marking a significant milestone for a local digital-first enterprise.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/09/business/910755/insureme-debuts-on-cse-empower-board/

[2025-12-09 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Joes under-15 Cager Champions - DailyNews

Snippet: St. Joseph’s College, Maradana, emerged champions in the ‘Magis Peace and Reconciliation Trophy’ under 15 basketball tournament, organised by the Magis Basketball Association of St. Xavier’s Institution, Akkara Panaha, Negambo.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/09/sports/910890/joes-under-15-cager-champions/

[2025-12-09 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SC rules lorry driver’s fundamental rights were violated by Police - DailyNews

Snippet: The Supreme Court (SC) has held that a lorry driver’s fundamental rights were violated by two officers of the Thalathuoya Police Station, calling for urgent Government action to address systemic police brutality in the country.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/09/breaking-news/910954/sc-rules-lorry-drivers-fundamental-rights-were-violated-by-police/

[2025-12-09 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Retired State official remanded for accepting bribe - DailyNews

Snippet: A retired Government Analyst’s Department officer has been remanded on charges of accepting a bribe.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/09/lawnorder/910961/retired-state-official-remanded-for-accepting-bribe/

[2025-12-09 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Nearly 1,000 people dead, 1 million displaced in Indonesia floods - DailyNews

Snippet: Nearly 1,000 people have died and nearly 1 million have been forced from their homes after weeks of flooding and landslides in northern Sumatra, according to figures released on Monday by Indonesia’s disaster agency.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/09/world/910673/nearly-1000-people-dead-1-million-displaced-in-indonesia-floods/

[2025-12-09 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: China–Japan tensions and what they mean for Sri Lanka and the region - DailyNews

Snippet: This analysis begins with reflecting on Shayani Jayasinghe’s insights. Shayani is a Senior Researcher at the Bandaranaike Academy for Leadership & Public Policy, and currently a Visiting Lecturer at the Department of International Relations at BCIS. Shayani’s insights were invaluable to the construction of the arguments in this paper.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/09/general-opinion/910774/china-japan-tensions-and-what-they-mean-for-sri-lanka-and-the-region/

[2025-12-09 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: No room for unauthorised constructions in future - President - DailyNews

Snippet: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasised that no room will be given in the future for unauthorised constructions and that the laws relating to them will be strengthened. The President pointed out that failure to do so would lead the country to face an even greater disaster.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/09/local/910850/no-room-for-unauthorised-constructions-in-future-president/

[2025-12-09 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka–Russia Business Council holds 22nd Annual General Meeting - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sri Lanka–Russia Business Council (SLRBC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce held its 22nd Annual General Meeting at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo – Oak Room, with the presence of senior government officials, business leaders, diplomatic representatives and members of the Council.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/09/business/910619/sri-lanka-russia-business-council-holds-22nd-annual-general-meeting/

[2025-12-09 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sacred story carved into Jaffna’s Coast - DailyNews

Snippet: Naguleshwaram is one of the well-known ancient five Shiva temples that existed before the Vijayan period in Hindu history. It is located on the Northern coast of the Jaffna Peninsula, approximately three kilometres west of Kankesanturai. The old temple no longer exists; only a rocky cave remains at the location, which is about one kilometre east of Keerimalai.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/09/features/910626/sacred-story-carved-into-jaffnas-coast/