Topic: Politics — Neutral reports only
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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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[2025-12-02 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Global retailers are facing increasingly complex and costly ransomware threats, according to the newly released “Sophos State of Ransomware in Retail 2025” report. The study, now in its fifth year, highlights a dangerous rise in ransom demands, widening security blind spots, and evolving cybercriminal tactics targeting the sector worldwide.
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[2025-12-02 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Ditwah Cyclone in Sri Lanka raises urgent and uncomfortable questions: Why did the Government, forewarned by meteorological data and international alerts, fail to act decisively to protect its citizens? Why did the mainstream media and social media networks prioritise emotional spectacle over scientifically grounded guidance, amplifying panic instead of preparing the public?
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[2025-12-02 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Mihin, a young boy from Badulla, remembers the moment the water rose in his home.
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[2025-12-02 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Nethmi Wickramasinghe receving under 19 chsmpions trophy from CDB senior Marketing Manager Mevan Ranasinghe.
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[2025-12-02 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Ahmed Xamyr, Chair of the Maldives–Sri Lanka Parliamentary Friendship Association, met with Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner Mohamed Rizvi Hassan to convey, on behalf of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, the Government and the people of the Maldives, heartfelt sympathy and solidarity with Sri Lanka in the wake of the recent tragedy.
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[2025-12-02 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Aitken Spence Institute of Hotel Management has been awarded the title of ‘World’s Leading Sustainable Female Empowerment Initiative’ at the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards 2025.
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[2025-12-02 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Japanese Government has decided to dispatch an International Emergency Assistance Team and Medical Team to the affected area, based on the specific medical needs and other needs assessed through the dispatch of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) assessment team.
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[2025-12-02 01:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘The oceans are not calm,’ vice-minister warns in comments aimed at Trump executive order pushing American exploitation of seabed minerals
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[2025-12-01 23:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Taiwan downplays concerns that Kingstown could flip ties to Beijing while eyeing polls in Honduras, where Taipei-friendly candidates lead
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[2025-12-01 22:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Washambuliaji wa Burkina Faso Dango Ouattara na Bertrand Traore walifunga mabao na kuzisaidia Brentford na Sunderland kushinda mechi zao za Ligi ya Premier mwishoni mwa wiki. Ouattara alitia bao wavuni katika dakika za majeruhi na kuhitimisha ushindi wa 3 - 1 Brentford dhidi ya Burnley wakati Traore alisawazisha wakati Sunderland ilitoka nyuma 2 - 0 na kushinda 3 - 1 dhidi ya Bournemouth.
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[2025-12-01 22:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Observers said the ruling may energise loyalists but is unlikely to sway undecided voters or ease the rivalry shaping Philippine politics
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[2025-12-01 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: English Premier League side apologises after social media post showing Japanese winger holding image of WWII soldier while posing with fan
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[2025-12-01 22:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Party journal Qiushi republishes speech by President Xi Jinping in which he urged greater effort in the push for ‘self-revolution’
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[2025-12-01 22:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Sabah voters don’t trust Anwar, and this will complicate his plan for the next general election, analysts say
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[2025-12-01 21:16 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 mobilize resources for rebuilding the country’s essential infrastructure such as highways and irrigation systems damaged by the recent disaster.
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[2025-12-01 20:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: National Energy Administration is said to be investigating claims of cost-cutting and defects at flagship dam in Fujian province
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[2025-12-01 20:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Assistant Secretary of the National Disaster Relief Services Centre, Jayatissa Munasinghe, urges 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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[2025-12-01 20:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Badulla–Passara main road has been reopened to traffic to allow essential services to reach communities affected by recent landslides. Several sections of the road had been blocked, preventing government officials, the military, and police from accessing displaced residents.
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[2025-12-01 19:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) urges the public to remain calm and refrain from unnecessary hoarding of goods during the ongoing disaster situation.
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[2025-12-01 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Robust exports, surging stocks and investors looking elsewhere have curbed pressure for more forceful government intervention
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[2025-12-01 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As Moscow wages an information war far from the battlefields of Ukraine, an improbable front has opened up in Southeast Asia
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[2025-12-01 18:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Government of New Zealand has extended its condolences to the people of Sri Lanka affected by Cyclone Ditwah and announced a contribution of NZ$1 million to support emergency humanitarian relief efforts.
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[2025-12-01 17:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Po ponad 80 latach od zakończeniu reżimu narodowosocjalistycznego powołano w Niemczech trybunał arbitrażowy, którego zadaniem jest przyspieszenie postępowań dotyczących zwrotu tzw. „zrabowanej sztuki”. W tym celu mianowano 36 arbitrów, jak poinformował minister kultury Wolfram Weimer.
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[2025-12-01 17:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Parliament session concluded earlier today (01), with Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne announcing that proceedings will resume at 9:00 a.m. on December 3.
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[2025-12-01 16:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The wholesale prices of vegetables at the Dambulla Economic Center have surged sharply in recent days.
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[2025-12-01 15:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Former Minister Chamal Rajapaksa appeared today (01) at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).
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[2025-12-01 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: New Delhi is emerging as a serious alternative security partner for Southeast Asia, offering hi-tech arms without ‘hegemonic baggage’
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[2025-12-01 15:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘Minnan Wolf’, once a poster boy for cross-strait harmony, is one of two Taiwanese influencers with arrest warrants in mainland China
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[2025-12-01 14:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Insider says decision to proceed with election as planned on December 7 is based on legal considerations, as postponing risks creating constitutional crisis
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[2025-12-01 13:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Consulate makes announcement as government says 1,760 affected households have received HK$10,000 emergency cash handouts
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[2025-12-01 13:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Mullaitivu Disaster Management Centre has reported that the Mullaitivu Nayaru main bridge has been completely destroyed due to severe flooding in the area.
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[2025-12-01 13:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Deep Depression was located near latitude 12.3°N and longitude 80.6°E, about 300 km North-northeast of Kankasanthurai.
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[2025-12-01 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Government wishes to inform the public and the international donor community that certain contributors have experienced difficulties when transferring funds to the designated Central Bank accounts during the ongoing national relief efforts.
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[2025-12-01 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Cricket has taken important measures to support the government’s ongoing relief efforts in response to the extreme weather conditions that have caused immense hardship across the country. SLC already started with their fullest effort during this hard time. SLC President Shammi Silva and Exco Committee have given their fullest support for this progrramme.
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[2025-12-01 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The operation to rescue those trapped by the Mavil Aru reservoir embankment breach was carried out under the direct supervision of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
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[2025-12-01 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The recent disaster situation has claimed 50 lives in the Badulla District while 40 others remain missing as of 9 a.m. on Saturday (29), Badulla District Secretary, Prabhath Abeywardena said.
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[2025-12-01 06:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A discussion was held at the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) between the Government and leading telecommunication companies on measures to restore damaged communication netwoks on Saturday (29).
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[2025-12-01 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The District Disaster Management Unit says that 103 deaths have been reported in 20 Divisional Secretariat Divisions of the Kandy District due to the disaster situation caused by heavy rains.
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[2025-12-01 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ), the Queensland Government’s global business agency, together with Study Queensland, has strengthened its commitment to expanding high-quality international education opportunities for Sri Lankan students through a special two-day engagement programme featuring representatives from five leading Australian universities. Delegates from Griffith University, James Cook University, Bond University, Central Queensland University, and Southern Cross University attended the forum to present their academic offerings, scholarships, student support services, and career-focused pathways tailored for Sri Lankan learners.
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[2025-12-01 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In a world where every child learns differently, At My Pace stands as a beacon of hope for families seeking individualized, compassionate and effective support for children with special educational needs. Located at the heart of our community, the institution is committed to helping every child reach their fullest potential at their own pace.
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[2025-12-01 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Prabath Chandrakeerthi has been appointed as the Commissioner-General of Essential Services. He received his appointment letter from President’s Secretary Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake recently.
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[2025-12-01 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Saudi Arabia’s Embassy to Sri Lanka extends its condolences and sympathies to Sri Lanka’s Government and people for the victims of the floods and landslides that the country witnessed as a result of Tropical Storm Cyclone Ditwah. The Embassy wishes the injured a speedy recovery.
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[2025-12-01 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Government and people of Pakistan express their deepest solidarity with government and people of Sri Lanka in wake of ongoing severe weather crisis caused by cyclonic conditions and unprecedented heavy rainfall across large parts of country, Major General (Retd) Faheem-ul-Aziz High Commissioner of Pakistan to Sri Lanka said in a statement.
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