Topic: Politics — Neutral reports only
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[2025-12-03 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: SampathCards is ushering in the season of celebration with a lineup of offers that promise to make this festive period truly rewarding for all Sampath Credit and Debit Cardholders.
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[2025-12-03 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In line with the Government’s programme to provide relief to those affected by the adverse weather conditions, the Sri Lanka Dawoodi Bohra community has donated Rs. 10 million to support Relief efforts.
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[2025-12-03 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Neranjala Wickramasinghe
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[2025-12-03 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Government and the people of Pakistan donated ration items to the flood affected people through the Pakistan High Commission in Colombo at the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya temple. Chief Incumbent of the temple Ven. Kirinde Assaji Thera and High Commissioner Major General (Retd) Faheem Ul Aziz were present.
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[2025-12-03 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Kalutara Roving Correspondent
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[2025-12-03 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: With the subsidence of the disaster situation, there is a high risk of Leptospirosis and epidemic diseases spreading within the Kandy District, so the public should be very vigilant in this regard, says Dr. Suranga Fernando, Consultant Epidemiologist of Kandy District.
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[2025-12-03 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sabaragamuwa Province Governor Champa Janaki Rajaratne said that the Government will take steps to provide safe houses to the community residing in high-risk houses in Sabaragamuwa as soon as possible.
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[2025-12-03 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In view of the prevailing adverse weather conditions in the country, the government has taken steps to extend the period for the annual update of the register of persons eligible to receive welfare benefits.
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[2025-12-03 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Government has introduced a more convenient procedure to expedite the clearance and distribution of all material aid sent to the country, free of all tariffs and charges. Various inquiries have been made by foreign countries, organizations, individuals, as well as Sri Lankans living abroad, regarding donating essential goods to the people affected in the aftermath of the current disaster situation in the country.
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[2025-12-03 03:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Death toll from Wang Fuk Court inferno rises to 156 after five more bodies found
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[2025-12-03 03:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Days after Cyclone Ditwah tore through Sri Lanka, over 1.46 million people across all 25 of the nation's districts remain affected by the island's worst flooding disaster in two decades.
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[2025-12-03 03:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In line with the directive issued by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as Minister of Finance, the Ministry of Finance has approved an increase in the assistance granted for cleaning flood-affected houses and property.
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[2025-12-03 02:31 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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[2025-12-03 02:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
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[2025-12-03 01:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Philippines Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac says his government will also provide financial assistance to affected helpers
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[2025-12-03 00:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While in prison, Hernandez wrote to Trump calling him ‘Your Excellency’ and referring to their ‘shared values’
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[2025-12-02 23:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: This month’s central economic work conference will set the tone, while top finance official signals more assertive fiscal support
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[2025-12-02 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: President tells Politburo that new technology should be applied to promote socialist ideology
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[2025-12-02 22:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: KMT and TPP say William Lai’s government is seeking a ‘blank cheque’ and demand details of procurement plans before proposal can be reviewed
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[2025-12-02 20:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In line with the Government’s programme to provide relief to those affected by the adverse weather conditions, the Sri Lanka Dawoodi Bohra community has donated Rs. 10 million to support relief efforts.
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[2025-12-02 20:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Labour chief Chris Sun says government will work with the Philippine consulate to make sure money distributed to right people
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[2025-12-02 19:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: At least four such Chinese vessels have been spotted in the strategic Indian Ocean recently, according to media reports
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[2025-12-02 19:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The US investment bank expects limited policy support from Beijing next year despite few signs of a turnaround in the sector
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[2025-12-02 19:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The government has decided to import frozen vegetables that meet the standards of the Department of Agriculture, Commissioner General of Essential Services B.K. Prabhat Chandrakeerthi announced.
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[2025-12-02 18:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Airlines have now scrapped over 40 per cent of their China-Japan flights scheduled for this month amid a diplomatic spat over Taiwan
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[2025-12-02 18:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Government investment arm HKIC also names Primavera among managers of CIES IP, which focuses on Hong Kong’s long-term development
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[2025-12-02 18:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tai Po Baptist Public School to hold lessons at Tai Po Government Primary School and NTWJWA Christian Remembrance of Grace Primary School
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[2025-12-02 18:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Security Bureau urges public not to participate in activities of ‘Hong Kong Parliament’ and ‘Hong Kong Democratic Independence Union’
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[2025-12-02 18:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: The Indian government has ordered smartphone makers to pre-install a state-run cybersecurity app on all new devices and prevent users from deleting it, a statement by the government's Press Information Bureau (PIB) said.
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[2025-12-02 18:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: W wywiadzie opublikowanym w poniedziałek, 1 grudnia, we „Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung” wicepremier i minister cyfryzacji Krzysztof Gawkowski mówi, że Polska jest w UE najczęstszym celem Rosji pod względem cyberataków. „Codziennie odnotowujemy kilka tysięcy ataków, w tym na krytyczną infrastrukturę energetyczną, taką jak gaz, woda i kanalizacja. Do tego dochodzi dezinformacja, której celem jest podzielenie społeczeństwa.
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[2025-12-02 17:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Former Minister C.B. Rathnayake appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today (02 ) to provide a statement as part of an ongoing inquiry.
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[2025-12-02 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The incident comes at a time of heightened tension after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi angered Beijing with her comments on Taiwan
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[2025-12-02 16:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From election loss for Malaysia’s Anwar to Pakistan’s young feeling sidelined, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting
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[2025-12-02 15:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2025-12-02 15:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Athurugiriya entrance of the Southern Expressway, which was temporarily closed due to flooding caused by recent heavy rains, has now been reopened, authorities confirmed.
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[2025-12-02 14:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: India has granted rapid airspace clearance for Pakistan’s humanitarian aid flight carrying relief material to cyclone-affected Sri Lanka, Indian officials confirmed on Monday. According to officials, Pakistan submitted the overflight request at around 1300 hrs (IST) seeking same-day permission. In view of the humanitarian nature of the mission, India processed the request promptly and granted approval within four hours.
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[2025-12-02 14:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Israel’s ultimatum to Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah by New Year’s Eve is more about political pressure than an invasion plan, analysts say
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[2025-12-02 14:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The death toll in the floods which struck Indonesia last week has now climbed to more than 500, with rescue workers still battling to reach affected areas.
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[2025-12-02 14:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Government of Nepal has expressed deep sorrow and solidarity with Sri Lanka following the recent catastrophic floods that claimed numerous lives and caused widespread damage across the island.
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[2025-12-02 13:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Several spells of showers will occur in Northern and Southern provinces.
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[2025-12-02 13:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: City leader argues new legislators will be key partners in launching reforms needed to address issues laid bare by calamitous fire in Tai Po
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[2025-12-02 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Analysts say the event served a dual purpose: grooming Kim’s potential successor and angling for Russian jets as payment for Ukraine war aid
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[2025-12-02 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: The Philippines cannot afford a weak, passive, denial-driven maritime governance model. The country’s role as the world’s premier provider of seafarers is not guaranteed. It is earned — and it can be lost.
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[2025-12-02 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Zhejiang University are among seven schools that plan to offer ‘embodied intelligence’ as a new major
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[2025-12-02 09:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Trump-backed Nasry Asfura leads Salvador Nasralla by a razor-thin margin as the election council begins a manual vote count
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[2025-12-02 07:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Nasry "Tito" Asfura of the right-wing National Party and Liberal Party contender Salvador Nasralla maintain a "technical tie" in the country's elections, Honduras' electoral body said.
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[2025-12-02 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Government has decided to initiate a medium – and long-term recovery programme, integrating both the public and private sectors, to mobilise resources for rebuilding the country’s essential infrastructure such as highways and irrigation systems damaged by the recent disaster.
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[2025-12-02 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: National Disaster Relief Services Centre (NDRSC) Assistant Secretary Jayatissa Munasinghe urged the public to remain vigilant about the increased risk of infectious and vector-borne diseases as floodwaters and waterlogging begin to recede.
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[2025-12-02 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Abdullah Grand Palace with the capacity of accommodating 2000 guests in one sitting built at a cost of Rs.210 million was declared opened by Ampara District Secretary Chinthaka Abewickrama and owner of Y.B.Rukaiya recently.
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[2025-12-02 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s national telecommunication operators, in close coordination with government authorities, are intensifying round-the-clock recovery efforts to reconnect communities battered by severe flooding and landslides triggered by Cyclone Ditwah since November 27.
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