Topic: Politics — Neutral reports only
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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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[2025-12-08 07:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Saturday sought to downplay tensions with the US after the Trump administration released a national security paper that sharply criticized European allies.
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[2025-12-08 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Commissioner General of Essential Services (CGES) office has dedicated Speed Dial Number – 1904 to facilitate the rapid reporting of complaints and difficulties related to the accessibility of essential services across the country.
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[2025-12-08 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: At least 25 people have been killed in the Indian State of Goa following a fire at a popular nightclub in the village of Arpora, officials said, as the Government ordered an investigation into the tragedy.
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[2025-12-08 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Thousands in Bangladesh flocked to hear the plans of the students who toppled long-time leader Sheikh Hasina when they launched a new political party this year, but now it finds itself struggling to translate the street power into votes.
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[2025-12-08 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $100 million policy-based loan to further support Sri Lanka in strengthening its power sector. This financing builds on earlier initiatives to establish a more stable and financially sustainable power sector.
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[2025-12-08 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The President also visited the Asgiri Maha Viharaya and paid respects to the Mahanayake Thera of the Asgiri Chapter, Most Ven. Warakagoda Sri Gnanarathana Thera.
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[2025-12-08 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A long-awaited and much-needed enhancement to the Mama Papa Home, Kalutara, became a reality on November 29, when a newly constructed wing, donated by the Brighter Life Foundation of Switzerland, was opened.
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[2025-12-08 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The special cargo plane belonging to the United Arab Emirates Air Force carrying the ninth aid shipment provided to the country as disaster relief arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) yesterday afternoon.
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[2025-12-08 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
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.
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[2025-12-08 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka faced one of the worst disasters in its history over the past two weeks. A large number of people lost their lives, while many others remain missing. More than a million citizens sought refuge in Government-run safe centres. This context requires the imperative to examine the safety of women and children who remain in these shelters until they return to their own homes or are relocated to new ones.
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[2025-12-08 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake instructed officials to prepare the farmers in the Anuradhapura District whose paddy cultivation was destroyed due to floods to re-cultivate during the upcoming Maha Season.
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[2025-12-08 04:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: O governo liderado pelo chanceler federal da Alemanha, Friedrich Merz, continua a perder apoio entre os eleitores, sete meses depois de chegar ao poder. Uma pesquisa divulgada neste domingo (07/12) pelo jornal Bild am Sontag apontou que apenas 21% dos alemães estão satisfeitos com o desempenho da coalizão de governo, formada pelo bloco conservador CDU/CSUde Merz e o Partido Social-Democrata (SPD), de centro-esquerda.
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[2025-12-08 03:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: O chanceler federal da Alemanha, Friedrich Merz, cumpriu neste fim de semana a sua primeira visita oficial a Israel desde que assumiu o cargo em maio. Ao longo da viagem de dois dias, o líder alemão reafirmou tanto o que chamou de "responsabilidade histórica" do seu país na "defesa" e "segurança" de Israel e disse que a Alemanha não pretende reconhecer um Estado palestino num futuro próximo.
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[2025-12-08 03:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: But number of registered voters declines by 7.6 per cent to about 4,131,000 in sombre election held less than two weeks after deadly blaze
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[2025-12-08 02:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The government of Benin says it has foiled an attempted coup by members of the West African nation’s armed forces.
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[2025-12-08 02:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: New People’s Party’s Judy Chan, DAB’s Chan Hok-fung and FTU’s Kwok Wai-keung competing against two newcomers for two seats
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[2025-12-08 02:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Several voters direct anger at DAB political party after member played role in renovation bid at Wang Fuk Court, while others want to give incumbents a chance
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[2025-12-08 01:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tycoons from SHKP, Sino Group, Henderson Land Development, New World Development, CK Hutchison and Chinese Estates cast ballots
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[2025-12-08 00:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The UN says up to 1,400 people were killed in the crackdowns, forming the basis for the former prime minister’s conviction for crimes against humanity
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[2025-12-07 23:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Civil servants dominate sign-ups while fewer than 20 from ethnic minority groups use new arrangement
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[2025-12-07 23:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Residents give range of reasons for voting, with some saying they want society to improve and others pointing to time off work and discounts
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[2025-12-07 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Research by Liu Jieyu examining three generations in China finds traditional ideas still play a key role in sexual relations and family life
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[2025-12-07 22:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Hungarian politicians from the country's ruling right-wing populist Fidesz party accuse national conservative opposition leader Peter Magyar of all sorts of things. They say that the 44-year-old leader of the Tisza party and favorite for the parliamentary elections in spring 2026 is a Brussels mercenary. They call him a Ukrainian agent and a warmonger who wants to forcibly recruit Hungarian men.
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[2025-12-07 21:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: De la preluarea funcției în urmă cu șapte luni, cancelarul federal Friedrich Merz a fost martorul relației speciale dintre Germania și Israel. Au existat mai multe dispute între Berlin și Ierusalim cu privire la acțiunile Israelului în Fâșia Gaza cu zeci de mii de morți, ca răspuns la atacul terorist comis de Hamas asupra Israelului, cu peste 1200 de victime, la 7 octombrie 2023.
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[2025-12-07 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Critical minerals and Ukraine war expected to be top priorities as Germany’s foreign minister travels to China
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[2025-12-07 20:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Households remain uncontactable more than 10 days after Tai Po inferno as government plans to fast‑track smoking ban at construction sites
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[2025-12-07 20:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A new book unveiled by ex-PM Lee Hsien Loong reveals how Goh Keng Swee shaped Singapore’s 1965 split from Malaysia
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[2025-12-07 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: RAPPLER Boat to bag: How Project Nova turns discarded kayaks into sustainable gear Travel From trash to treasure: Local hotels embrace upcycling, conservation Oct 31, 2025 12:48 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Philippine elections Tote-ally sustainable: In Parañaque, campaign posters get second life as bags May 31, 2025 8:07 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Tech Features Humane’s AI Pin was a flop.
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[2025-12-07 17:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Washington’s policy of sinking boats and killing alleged drug-runners has led to serious debate in Congress
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[2025-12-07 16:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Office of the Commissioner General of Essential Services (CGES) has launched a dedicated speed-dial hotline, 1904, enabling the public to rapidly report complaints and difficulties related to accessing essential services across the country.
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[2025-12-07 16:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: The Indian government Saturday ordered airlines to cap fares as it tries to contain the fallout from one of the worst air traffic disruptions to have ensnared the country.
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[2025-12-07 12:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The pop star shared a selfie with the former Canadian prime minister, showing them cuddled up beneath the fall foliage in Tokyo
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[2025-12-07 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analysts warn there’s ‘no chance’ of visits to the islands resuming while Tokyo continues to back Kyiv in the Russia-Ukraine war
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[2025-12-07 11:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Residents vote in sombre atmosphere, as city elects its legislators while dealing with aftermath of catastrophic blaze
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[2025-12-07 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A viral video showing a Sanseito MP telling foreign residents to cremate their dead or ship them home spotlights discomfort with diversity
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[2025-12-07 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hongkongers’ ability to mourn victims of the Tai Po fire while exercising their civic duty will be a testament to the city’s political maturity
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[2025-12-07 01:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: City leader John Lee calls for refocus on reform and recovery, as analysts say city’s worst fire in decades would play decisive role in turnout rate
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[2025-12-06 23:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In meeting with wire agencies and other outlets, national security office says reports on fire relief efforts and Legco poll must adhere to law
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[2025-12-06 23:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Lanka Ashok Leyland has donated vehicles valued at Rs. 65 million (excluding VAT) to the Government of Sri Lanka to strengthen ongoing disaster relief and recovery operations.
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[2025-12-06 23:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Psychologists say encouragement from family, friends and colleagues crucial to helping residents even as government steps up mental health support
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[2025-12-06 22:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized that a unified operational mechanism, which goes beyond the normal state administration, is required to restore public life after a disaster.
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[2025-12-06 21:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Five posters related to Sunday’s poll allegedly destroyed on Mei Tin Road in Tai Wai, according to force
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