[2026-01-03 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: New Hong Kong lawmaker Julia Lau vows to strengthen oversight after Tai Po fire

Snippet: Architectural sector legislator urges better use of public funds, and has ideas on how to boost development of the Northern Metropolis and tourism

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3338578/new-hong-kong-lawmaker-julia-lau-vows-strengthen-risk-oversight-after-tai-po-fire

[2026-01-03 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s biopharma sector ‘in prime position to challenge US leadership’

Snippet: American commission issues stark warning, as analytics firm Clarivate reports that Chinese innovative drug development has entered new phase

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3338481/chinas-biopharma-sector-prime-position-challenge-us-leadership

[2026-01-03 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: A worthy initiative - DailyNews

Snippet: Roads are the main arteries that keep a country running. The concept of roads dates back to the Roman era and some of those roads are still in use, though they have been modernized. The invention of the International Combustion Engine (ICE) and the personal vehicle catalysed the development of roads all over the world.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/03/editorial/926656/a-worthy-initiative/

[2026-01-02 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: DeepSeek proposes fundamental AI shift with ‘mHC’ architecture to upgrade ResNet

Snippet: The paper comes at a time when most AI start-ups have been focusing on turning AI capabilities in LLMs into agents and other products

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/tech-trends/article/3338535/deepseek-proposes-shift-ai-model-development-mhc-architecture-upgrade-resnet

[2026-01-02 17:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Women and Child Affairs ministry sets fresh goals for early childhood development in new year - DailyNews

Snippet: Minister of Women and Child Affairs Saroja Savitri Paulraj said the main goal of the ministry in 2026 is to promote physical, policy, and ethical development in the field of early childhood development by carrying forward the concept of “Let’s start from the beginning.”

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/02/local/926399/women-and-child-affairs-ministry-sets-fresh-goals-for-early-childhood-development-in-new-year/

[2026-01-02 13:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Daily News

Title: Showery conditions to intensify in Eastern, Northern and Uva provinces - DailyNews

Snippet: Showery condition is expected to enhance in Eastern, Northern and Uva provinces during the coming days, due to the development of a low-level atmospheric disturbance to the East of Sri Lanka.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/02/breaking-news/926332/showery-conditions-to-intensify-in-eastern-northern-and-uva-provinces/

[2026-01-02 13:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong stocks jump into 2026 with biggest surge since May

Snippet: Investors expect Beijing’s ‘policy pivot’ to continue, with a focus on demand-side stimulus and stabilising the housing market, analyst says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3338452/hong-kong-stocks-jump-2026-investors-bet-continued-bull-run

[2026-01-02 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | How Hong Kong can take on a more frontier role in China’s development

Snippet: City can go beyond ‘superconnector’ role to be a ‘co-architect of rules’ and become more proactive in areas Beijing deems strategically critical

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3338179/how-hong-kong-can-take-more-frontier-role-chinas-development

[2026-01-02 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Buses for 40 unserviced routes - DailyNews

Snippet: The Transport, Highways and Urban Development Ministry initiated new bus services on 40 previously unserviced routes starting yesterday (1), coinciding with the New Year.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/02/local/926093/buses-for-40-unserviced-routes/

[2026-01-02 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Significant move by MAS Athletic Training Academy - DailyNews

Snippet: The MAS Athlete Training Academy (MATA) took a significant step forward in strengthening holistic athlete development with the formalizing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SLIIT. The agreement will establish the institution as MATA’s Higher Education Partner in a strategic collaboration that reinforces the belief that education and elite sport must progress hand in hand.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/02/business/925872/significant-move-by-mas-athletic-training-academy/

[2026-01-02 00:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Central Expressway’s Kadawatha–Mirigama section reaches 40% completion - DailyNews

Snippet: Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development Bimal Ratnayake today carried out an inspection of ongoing development work on the Kadawatha–Mirigama section, the first phase of the Central Expressway project.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/01/local/926004/central-expressways-kadawatha-mirigama-section-reaches-40-completion/

[2026-01-01 22:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Free locally made footwear to be provided to schoolchildren under new pilot project - DailyNews

Snippet: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed today (01) between the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development to provide free, locally manufactured footwear to schoolchildren.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/01/local/925848/free-locally-made-footwear-to-be-provided-to-schoolchildren-under-new-pilot-project/

[2026-01-01 19:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Bus services begin for the first time on 40 rural roads today - DailyNews

Snippet: The Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development has announced that bus services will be launched on 40 rural roads where public transport has not been operating so far, starting from today (01).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/01/local/925774/bus-services-begin-for-the-first-time-on-40-rural-roads-today/

[2026-01-01 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese rocket firm LandSpace moves towards US$1 billion IPO

Snippet: Listing is the first accepted under a fast-track process for pre-revenue rocket companies, as China prioritises space development

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3338376/chinese-rocket-firm-landspace-moves-closer-us1-billion-ipo-shanghai

[2026-01-01 07:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: “Govt. meets national income targets of 2025” - DailyNews

Snippet: The National People’s Power government has now succeeded in building up the treasury accounts, which had been maintained on bank overdrafts ranging from Rs. 200 billion to Rs. 800 billion for many years, to a strong Rs. 2.2 trillion, Deputy Minister of Economic Development U. D. Nishantha Jayaweera said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/01/business/925307/govt-meets-national-income-targets-of-2025/

[2026-01-01 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: How may the world fare in 2026 - DailyNews

Snippet: Post Global Financial Crisis (GFC 2009), the world experienced 10 years of continuous development. Inflation and federal rates that influenced borrowing costs and economic activity were at an all-time low, setting the stage for sustained prosperity.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/01/general-opinion/925479/how-may-the-world-fare-in-2026/

[2026-01-01 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Thilakma City partners LRH to launch paediatric eye care donation initiative ‘Thilakma Smiles’ - DailyNews

Snippet: Childhood cataract is one of the few causes of blindness that can be cured. Yet, for many children in Sri Lanka, the chance to see the world clearly is lost simply because help does not reach them in time. Recognising the urgency of early intervention and the profound impact sight has on a child’s development, Thilakma City (Private) Limited has partnered with the Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH)for Children to support life-changing paediatric eye care through its ‘SMILES donation initiative.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/01/business/925211/thilakma-city-partners-lrh-to-launch-paediatric-eye-care-donation-initiative-thilakma-smiles/

[2026-01-01 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Leadership in rural entrepreneurship should be entrusted to youth - Minister - DailyNews

Snippet: Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Minister Sunil Handunnetti stated in Matara that leadership in rural entrepreneurship should be entrusted to young men and women.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/01/local/925497/leadership-in-rural-entrepreneurship-should-be-entrusted-to-youth-minister/

[2026-01-01 02:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong leader vows to boost livelihoods, fast-track housing projects in 2026

Snippet: Chief Executive John Lee also pledges to strengthen I&T development and align with nation’s 15th five-year plan

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3338344/hong-kong-leader-vows-boost-livelihoods-fast-track-housing-projects-2026

[2025-12-31 23:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: In New Year’s speech, Xi urges growth, vows ‘unstoppable’ Taiwan reunification

Snippet: President Xi Jinping also praises Chinese innovation, noting advancements in AI, chip development, aerospace and military technology

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3338333/new-years-speech-xi-urges-growth-and-vows-unstoppable-taiwan-reunification

[2025-12-31 20:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China housing market gets VAT relief on resales but demand outlook stays subdued

Snippet: Policy lowering VAT to 3 per cent reduces seller costs but demand recovery is key to stabilising the housing sector, property agents say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3338284/china-housing-market-gets-vat-relief-resales-demand-outlook-stays-subdued

[2025-12-31 06:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Port City Colombo signals new phase of investment and commercial growth - DailyNews

Snippet: Port City Colombo, Sri Lanka’s flagship urban development project, marked its 11th anniversary this year with the master developer, China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) Port City Colombo (Pvt) Ltd., reaffirming its long-term commitment to attracting foreign direct investment and advancing key infrastructure milestones.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/31/business/924561/port-city-colombo-signals-new-phase-of-investment-and-commercial-growth/

[2025-12-31 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sustainable Development is more than tickbox - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s district landscape is no stranger to vulnerability. The floods come with clockwork regularity now. They wash into homes, businesses, and memories. Sustainability, therefore, is no longer an abstract policy debate. It knocks on the door.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/31/general-opinion/924664/sustainable-development-is-more-than-tickbox/

[2025-12-31 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Industrial Transformation and Innovation Authority proposed - DailyNews

Snippet: The Cabinet of Ministers has approved further action to establish the Sri Lanka Industrial Transformation and Innovation Authority, in line with a draft concept framework presented by the Industries and Entrepreneurship Development Minister, Cabinet Spokesman, Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/31/breaking-news/924885/industrial-transformation-and-innovation-authority-proposed/

[2025-12-31 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: India doubles financial commitment to three Housing Projects in Northern and Southern Provinces - DailyNews

Snippet: Among numerous other projects under its High Impact Community Development Projects (HICDPs) framework in Sri Lanka, Government of India (GoI) has been extending financial assistance to three housing-sector projects: Gram Shakthi Northern, Gram Shakthi Southern I and Gram Shakthi Southern II, under Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) signed in October 2017 and October 2018.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/31/local/924777/india-doubles-financial-commitment-to-three-housing-projects-in-northern-and-southern-provinces/

[2025-12-31 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Old bridge sections sold for scrap, three arrested - DailyNews

Snippet: A technical officer, a works inspector, and a driver of the Provincial Road Development Authority have been arrested by the police in connection with an incident where nearly two tons of iron from an old bridge was allegedly sold to a businessman in the Kandy area, when a new bridge was being constructed, after removing an iron bridge near the Pera Bend on the Hanguranketha-Hapuwela road.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/31/lawnorder/924806/old-bridge-sections-sold-for-scrap-three-arrested/

[2025-12-31 03:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing trims property resale tax in fresh push to stabilise housing market

Snippet: Under new rules, sellers will pay just 3 per cent VAT if they offload a property within two years of purchase, down from 5 per cent

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3338209/beijing-trims-property-resale-tax-fresh-push-stabilise-housing-market

[2025-12-31 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The race to find first woman champion of Formula One moves up a gear

Snippet: Barriers for women include limited access to motorsports, cultural and structural biases, sponsorship gaps and lack of role models

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/motorsport/article/3338163/driver-development-programme-aims-provide-girls-support-enter-motorsports

[2025-12-30 20:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s SHKP nudges up prices on latest Sierra Sea flats on offer

Snippet: Developer offers 148 units in Phase 2A of Sierra Sea development, expecting strong demand from homebuyers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/property/article/3338162/hong-kong-developer-shkp-nudges-prices-latest-sierra-sea-flats-offer

[2025-12-30 19:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong private subsidised flat scheme suffers new blow as site reassigned

Snippet: Tung Chung site, originally designated for Private Subsidised Sale Flat Pilot Scheme, will be handed over to Housing Society, authorities say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3338151/hong-kong-private-subsidised-flat-scheme-suffers-new-blow-tung-chung-site-reassigned

[2025-12-30 17:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: NLDB to promote unique Sri Lankan coffee variety to tourists - DailyNews

Snippet: Agriculture, Livestock, Lands, Irrigation and Mahaweli Development Minister K.D. Lal Kantha recently inspected the NLDB farm in Digana Mahaberiyatenna as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to modernise and strengthen the livestock sector.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/30/local/924263/nldb-to-promote-unique-sri-lankan-coffee-variety-to-tourists/

[2025-12-30 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: A nation remade by trial - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lankans are facing a critical juncture in the island’s economic & social development as the calendar inches to 2025. Having faced the deepest economic crisis in decades, the country has shown a good degree of resilience, resourcefulness, & resolve. There are still risks and opportunities to navigate in the future.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/30/general-opinion/923803/a-nation-remade-by-trial/

[2025-12-30 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: “Government optimistic of USD 18 Bn export target, USD 300 Bn economy” - DailyNews

Snippet: The government was optimistic in achieving the export target of USD 18 billion set in 2025 and creating a USD 300 billion economy by 2030, Thilaka Jayasundara, Secretary to the Ministry of Industries and Entrepreneur development opined. She said against many challenges they were able to increase the export revenue by 8% this year and due to the disaster they expect a drop in about USD 100-200 million export revenue.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/30/business/923869/government-optimistic-of-usd-18-bn-export-target-usd-300-bn-economy/

[2025-12-30 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: EDB’s NPC empowers exporters with EU food labeling legislation - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sri Lanka Export Development Board’s (EDB) National Packaging Centre (NPC) recently hosted an awareness workshop on EU Food Labeling Legislation at the Export Development Board premises.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/30/business/923896/edbs-npc-empowers-exporters-with-eu-food-labeling-legislation/

[2025-12-30 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Blue Ocean Group secures BOI approval for luxury residential projects at over USD 16 Mn - DailyNews

Snippet: Blue Ocean Group of Companies has reinforced investor confidence and regulatory credibility by securing Board of Investment (BOI) approval for three premium luxury residential developments located in some of Colombo’s most prestigious addresses. The combined investment for these projects exceeds USD 16 million, underscoring the Group’s strong financial standing, governance standards, and long-term commitment to Sri Lanka’s real estate sector.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/30/business/923625/blue-ocean-group-secures-boi-approval-for-luxury-residential-projects-at-over-usd-16-mn/

[2025-12-30 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Modern Excise Central Laboratory built at a cost of Rs. 200 Mn opened in Kirindiwela - DailyNews

Snippet: Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Nishantha Jayaweera, said that government revenue has surpassed the expected target of Rs. 4.9 trillion set in the 2025 national budget, reaching approximately Rs. 5.3 trillion. He further noted that 93% of the expected revenue from the Rs. 4.9 trillion target was contributed by the Department of Inland Revenue, Sri Lanka Customs, and the Department of Excise.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/30/local/924066/modern-excise-central-laboratory-built-at-a-cost-of-rs-200-mn-opened-in-kirindiwela/

[2025-12-29 19:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The View | How AI helped Asia’s real estate sector pass the tariff stress test

Snippet: While multiple factors are at play, this year’s tech exuberance helped the region’s property markets stay afloat

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3337983/how-ai-helped-asias-real-estate-sector-pass-tariff-stress-test

[2025-12-29 19:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong sets up Hung Shui Kiu industrial park operator, sweetens land tender

Snippet: Development Bureau says Hung Shui Kiu Industry Park Company will be fully operational by mid-2026, land tender with incentives to run for six months

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3338018/hong-kong-government-sets-non-statutory-company-run-northern-metropolis-site

[2025-12-29 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Over 300 roads repaired, 14 more to be restored – RDA DG - DailyNews

Snippet: The Road Development Authority (RDA) Director General K. W. Kandambi stated that 302 roads damaged due to floods and landslides in several parts of the island during the recent adverse weather, have now been opened for traffic and the remaining 14 roads are currently being urgently repaired.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/29/local/923327/over-300-roads-repaired-14-more-to-be-restored-rda-dg/

[2025-12-29 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Russia–Asia Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs focuses on SL as ‘Discovery of the Year’ - DailyNews

Snippet: The Russia–Asia Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs held its annual year-end gathering recently, recognising partners who contributed to the organisation’s development initiatives. The event brought together business leaders, diplomatic representatives, and strategic collaborators committed to strengthening economic ties across the region.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/29/local/923288/russia-asia-union-of-industrialists-and-entrepreneurs-focuses-on-sl-as-discovery-of-the-year/

[2025-12-28 21:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong finance chief upbeat about 2026 outlook on back of 3.2% growth

Snippet: Paul Chan says Hong Kong will align with national development strategies, focusing on three growth engines: finance, innovation and technology, and trade

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3337940/hong-kong-finance-chief-upbeat-about-2026-outlook-back-32-growth

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 5,000 Hong Kong workers idle as new scaffold net safety regime hits 200 projects

Snippet: Development Bureau says it will consider amending a law to strengthen supervision over external works involved in major building repairs

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3337887/5000-hong-kong-workers-idle-new-scaffold-net-safety-regime-hits-200-projects

[2025-12-28 01:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s role to be discussed in China’s top legislature annual session

Snippet: Sole delegate to National People’s Congress Starry Lee expects the city’s role in finance, trade, and innovation to be discussed in 15th five-year plan

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3337906/hong-kongs-development-role-be-discussed-top-legislatures-annual-session

[2025-12-27 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Genomic sequencing puts Hong Kong at forefront of cancer care innovation

Snippet: Scientist Aya El Helali says research speeds up cancer treatment discovery and helps the city bridge mainland China with global drug development

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3337799/genomic-sequencing-puts-hong-kong-forefront-cancer-care-innovation

[2025-12-27 06:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: इंग्लैंड में बेघरों के लिए आधुनिक घर

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/hi/green-modular-housing-in-the-uk/video-74421349

[2025-12-27 02:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Malaysia: Ex-PM Najib sentenced to 15 years on new charges

Snippet: A Malaysian court on Friday found Najib Razak guilty on multiple charges of abuse of power and money laundering tied to multibillion-dollar looting of the Malaysia Development Berhad, better known as the 1MDB investment fund.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/malaysia-ex-pm-najib-sentenced-to-15-years-on-new-charges/a-75307547

[2025-12-26 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tech giants go prime time in the fight for China’s biggest audience

Snippet: ByteDance, Tencent and Alibaba are in talks over Spring Festival Gala sponsorship packages, as AI rivalry becomes a fight for ad real estate

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3337806/tech-giants-go-prime-time-fight-chinas-biggest-audience

[2025-12-26 20:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Eks PM Najib Divonis Bersalah atas Seluruh 25 Kasus 1MDB

Snippet: Pengadilan Malaysia pada hari Jumat (26/12) menyatakan Najib Razak bersalah atas empat dakwaan tambahan penyalahgunaan kekuasaan dan 21 dakwaan pencucian uang yang berkaitan dengan skandal dana investasi 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB). Demikian dikutip dari Bernama. Putusan yang panjang tersebut— masih terus dibacakan oleh hakim hingga Jumat (26/12) petang.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/id/eks-pm-malaysia-najib-bersalah-atas-semua-25-dakwaan-kasus-1mdb/a-75308279

[2025-12-26 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China vows to keep up the fight after record ‘tigers’ caught in corruption net

Snippet: Politburo agrees to push forward campaign and calls for graft-busters to provide ‘guarantee’ for nation’s economic and social development

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3337759/china-vows-keep-fight-after-record-number-tigers-caught-corruption-net

[2025-12-26 06:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Govt to spend over Rs. 46 Bn for infrastructure projects in several universities - DailyNews

Snippet: The Government has decided to spend Rs. 46,317 million to implement 16 new infrastructure development projects in State universities. These projects will be carried out under the 2026–2030 Public Investment Plan. The new initiatives will focus on the Universities of Moratuwa, Peradeniya, Vavuniya, Sri Jayewardenepura, Ruhuna, Eastern, and Uva Wellassa, as well as the Open University of Sri Lanka.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/26/breaking-news/922173/govt-to-spend-over-rs-46-bn-for-infrastructure-projects-in-several-universities/