Topic: Politics — Neutral reports only
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[2025-12-09 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2025-12-09 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2025-12-09 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A retired Government Analyst’s Department officer has been remanded on charges of accepting a bribe.
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[2025-12-09 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2025-12-09 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2025-12-09 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2025-12-09 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2025-12-09 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2025-12-09 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Kiribathgoda Sinhala Welanda Sangamaya donated dry rations and water bottles valued at Rs. 10 lakhs to the displaced people in Malwana, Kaduwela, Hanwella and Kelanimulla areas recently.
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[2025-12-09 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: COLOMBO, SRI LANKA – The Australian Government has pledged a total of AUS$ 3.5 million in humanitarian aid to support Sri Lanka’s recovery efforts, following the devastating impact of Cyclone Ditwah. Australia’s support began with an initial AUS$ 1 million commitment announced on Monday (1), followed by an additional AUS$ 2.5 million to scale up the response.
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[2025-12-09 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Addalaichenai Divisional Youth Kabaddi Team emerged runner-up at the Ampara District Youth Kabaddi tournamentwhich was conducted by Ampara District National Youth Services Council at the MAC Sports Park Indoor Stadium, Nintavur recently.
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[2025-12-09 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: One of the worst cyclones in recent history, `Ditwah’, struck Sri Lanka around ten days ago. In response, the Government moved to provide compensation to all affected victims. The time has now come for public servants to roll up their sleeves, coordinate closely with all relevant State institutions, and ensure that compensation reaches every eligible recipient.
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[2025-12-09 05:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Ce 8 décembre marque le premier anniversaire de la chute du dictateur Bachar al-Assad. Des milliers de Syriens sont descendus aujourd'hui dans les rues de Damas pour célébrer ce tournant ayant marqué la fin de près de 14 années de guerre civile et de crise économique.
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[2025-12-09 04:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Georgia has grappled with political tension and months of street protests, but President Mikheil Kavelashvili has defended the legitimacy of the country's 2024 parliamentary elections and its path to become a member of the European Union.
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[2025-12-09 04:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Prime minister’s office insists ‘security mitigations’ are in place as he turns to the popular Chinese-owned app for greater outreach
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[2025-12-09 03:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: As novas regras para a Carteira Nacional de Habilitação (CNH) passam a valer esta semana. Dentre as mudanças, estão o fim da obrigatoriedade da autoescola e a certificação de instrutores autônomos. O governo federal rejeita que a flexibilização colocará em risco a segurança no trânsito, afirmando seguir uma tendência internacional.
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[2025-12-09 02:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2025-12-09 02:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Takaddama ta kaure, tsakanin fitaccen dan wasan kwallon kafa na Ingila da ke bugawa Leverpool Mohamed Salah da mai horas a su Arne Slot. Dan kasar Masar din Salah ya koka cewa, tamkar Leverpool ta kware masa baya kuma babu alaka mai kyau tsakaninsa da mai horaswa Slot, sakamakon barinsa da aka yi a benci a wasan da suka tashi canjaras uku da uku da kungiyar kwallon kafa ta Leeds United a gidan Leeds din da ke matsayi na 16
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[2025-12-09 02:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
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[2025-12-09 01:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The airline must pay over US$410,000 per passenger in China’s first formal compensation ruling on flight that vanished 11 years ago
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[2025-12-09 00:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong secures 250,000 fewer votes for directly contested seats compared with 2001
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[2025-12-09 00:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Legco rejuvenation driven in part by departure of 35 incumbent lawmakers, including 12 aged 70 or above
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[2025-12-08 23:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Commerce vice-minister urges German industry leaders to leverage their clout to push the European Commission towards a compromise on the anti-subsidy probe
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[2025-12-08 23:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Critical minerals, semiconductors and other commodities dominate talks as Johann Wadephul begins trip to China aimed at addressing trade
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[2025-12-08 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The idea of an autonomous bloc engaging Beijing from a position of strength and independence collapses when its toothless leaders visit
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[2025-12-08 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s leadership crisis threatens to undermine its advantage ahead of the February election, analysts say
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[2025-12-08 22:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Réélu dès le premier tour avec près de 90 % des voix, pour un taux de participation d’environ 50 % des électeurs inscrits, Alassane Ouattara a prêté serment, ce lundi 8 décembre, pour un quatrième mandat, en présence d’une dizaine de chefs d’Etat africains.
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[2025-12-08 22:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: As part of the government’s rapid relief program to revive the economy affected by recent adverse weather, each disaster-impacted industry will receive Rs. 200,000 to help restore operations and restart production.
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[2025-12-08 21:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has emphasized the government’s commitment to providing maximum relief and support to restore normal life for the people affected by the recent disaster in Kandy.
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[2025-12-08 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Commerce Minister Wang Wentao’s remarks echo similar calls by other senior officials ahead of annual central economic work conference
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[2025-12-08 21:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: After five failed attempts, 59-year-old Fong finally clinches Legco seat with 58,828 votes
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[2025-12-08 21:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: State Security Minister Chen Yixin says ‘unipolar hegemony’ is on the wane in article for party newspaper that does not directly mention US
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[2025-12-08 21:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Despite progress, sectarian violence and Kurdish tensions persist as President Ahmed al-Sharaa pushes toward future elections
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[2025-12-08 20:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Election turnout rate of 31.9 per cent slightly higher than in 2021, with city leader saying poll will have profound impact on reforms after Tai Po fire
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[2025-12-08 20:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: An Amber advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology, warning of severe lightning in parts of the country. The advisory, issued at noon today (08), will remain in effect until 11:00 p.m.
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[2025-12-08 17:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Post looks at some highlights of Sunday’s poll, which delivered a few surprises despite a slight improvement in voter turnout rate
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[2025-12-08 17:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Director of the Disaster Management Center (DMC), Mr. Pradeep Kodippili, has warned the public that visiting areas affected by the recent disaster is extremely dangerous. He urged people to avoid bathing or engaging in water activities, as strong currents make the situation highly risky.
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[2025-12-08 17:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: DAB’s Edmund Wong and FTU’s Kwok Wai-keung among those who failed to secure another term in Sunday’s poll
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[2025-12-08 16:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Three 40-foot refrigerated containers have been sent to Kandy to preserve centuries-old historical documents in government offices and courts that were affected by the recent heavy floods. SJB MP Dr. Harsha de Silva said he coordinated the initiative to prevent further damage to these important records.
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[2025-12-08 16:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analysts said the decision-making body’s phrasing on the international trade environment suggests a cautious stance next year despite US truce
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[2025-12-08 16:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A Y-8 aircraft from the Myanmar Air Force, which was transporting aid along with a delegation from the Government of Myanmar, arrived at the Katunayake Air Force Base on Saturday(06) to provide assistance to those displaced by the severe weather conditions impacting the island.
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[2025-12-08 15:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Thailand says the F-16 strikes were ‘executed with caution’ against military targets to neutralise a threat to national security
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[2025-12-08 15:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Indonesia is not accepting foreign aid for now as it remains confident that it can deal with the aftermath of the catastrophic Sumatra floods on its own.
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[2025-12-08 15:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Venerable Aluthgama Mangala Thero, the Chief Incumbent of the Maddeketiya, Gokarella Sangamu Raja Maha Viharaya, has allocated 20 acres of temple land to support the resettlement of families displaced by the recent disaster. The official documents related to the donation were handed over to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake during a meeting held at the Kurunegala District Secretariat yesterday (07).
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[2025-12-08 13:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hang Seng Index falls 1.2 per cent as traders weigh US Federal Reserve rate cuts and Beijing’s 2026 policy priorities
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[2025-12-08 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hong Kong’s policies pose some difficulties and covering the cost of operating locally is difficult, founder and CEO Lin Han says
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[2025-12-08 12:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Rushing the elections, much like rushing the peace process in Mindanao, may hinder rather than help progress
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[2025-12-08 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘Unprecedented’ exercise simulating rescue mission involving a fire aboard a cargo vessel centres on shallow, treacherous Taiwan Shoal
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[2025-12-08 10:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: DAB chairman Gary Chan defends party’s strategy of fielding two candidates in some geographical constituencies, says ‘it’s a thorough decision’
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[2025-12-08 08:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The fate of dozens of other pupils and staff remains unclear as the country buckles under a wave of mass abductions
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