[2025-12-21 01:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ProPublica

Title: Lawmaker Calls for Stronger Mandatory Reporting Rules Following Our Investigation Into Church Abuse Case

Snippet: A Minnesota senator wants to strengthen state laws meant to hold adults entrusted with children’s safety accountable for failing to report suspected child abuse, after an investigation by the Minnesota Star Tribune and ProPublica found that the leadership of a church in Duluth for years protected a child sex predator.

Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/minnesota-mandated-reporting-law-old-apostolic-lutheran-church

[2025-12-20 16:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysia allows halal hotels, eateries to deck halls with boughs of holly

Snippet: The multiracial country’s religious affairs minister says festive decorations or images are allowed where halal food is served

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3337159/malaysia-allows-halal-hotels-eateries-deck-halls-christmas-decor

[2025-12-20 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Govt’s post-disaster relief programme receives blessings of religious leaders - DailyNews

Snippet: A discussion on the restoration of religious, cultural and archaeological sites affected by Cyclone Ditwah was held at the Presidential Secretariat on Thursday (18) under the patronage of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Minister Dr. Hiniduma Sunil Senevi, with the participation of the Most Ven. Mahanayaka Theras of the three Chapters and other religious leaders.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/20/local/918450/govts-post-disaster-relief-programme-receives-blessings-of-religious-leaders/

[2025-12-20 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: St. Francis of Assisi carol service today - DailyNews

Snippet: The service of nine lessons and carols of the Church of St. Francis of Assisi will be held at No.80 Hotel Road, Mount Lavinia at 6 pm today (20).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/20/local/918748/st-francis-of-assisi-carol-service-today-2/

[2025-12-20 00:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Anwar’s coalition revives Chinese school certification debate, sparking row

Snippet: The sensitive issue in the Malay-Muslim majority country has caused a row between Umno and DAP, an insider says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3337123/anwars-coalition-revives-malaysian-chinese-school-certification-debate-sparking-row

[2025-12-19 21:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: बिहार: धार्मिक रंग ले रहा है नीतीश का हिजाब प्रकरण

Snippet: बिहार में इस प्रकरण का वीडियो वायरल होने के बाद देश के मुस्लिम संगठन काफी सक्रिय हो गए. पाकिस्तान व बांग्लादेश में विरोध प्रदर्शन किया जा रहा. पाकिस्तान के गैंगस्टर शहजाद भट्टी ने अंजाम भुगतने की धमकी दे दी तथा वहां के नेता भी टीका-टिप्पणी कर रहे.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/hi/uproar-over-bihar-cm-nitish-kumar-pulling-down-muslim-womans-hijab/a-75238471

[2025-12-18 21:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Paws for thought: Malaysian mall reverses pet-friendly policy after uproar

Snippet: The reversal comes after videos of a dog being wheeled through the mall in a trolley stirred anger in the Muslim-majority country

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3336945/malaysia-uproar-over-malls-pet-friendly-policy-forces-u-turn

[2025-12-17 23:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Millions raised for ‘hero of Australia’ who stopped gunman at Bondi Beach

Snippet: Over 40,000 people have donated about US$1.5 million to Ahmed al Ahmed, the Syrian-Australian Muslim hero who saved Jewish lives

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3336807/bondi-beach-shooting-millions-raised-hero-australia-who-stopped-gunman

[2025-12-17 16:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysian religious authorities clear woman of ‘2 husbands’ allegations

Snippet: A Kelantan official said the woman divorced her first husband in 2022 before remarrying in Thailand

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3336718/malaysian-religious-authorities-clear-woman-2-husbands-allegations

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Qwen and DeepSeek edge out US AI models in Christian values benchmark

Snippet: US start-up Gloo’s Flourishing AI Christian benchmark tested how the output of AI models ‘help people flourish’, CEO Pat Gelsinger said

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3336642/chinas-qwen-and-deepseek-edge-out-us-ai-models-christian-values-benchmark

[2025-12-17 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Bishop of Trincomalee meets with SL Ambassador in Poland - DailyNews

Snippet: Bishop of Trincomalee Christian Noel Emmanuel visited the Sri Lankan Embassy in Poland on December 11 and met with the Sri Lankan Ambassador to Poland, Priyangika Dharmasena. His visit aimed to understand the needs of the Sri Lankan Catholic community, while also experiencing Poland’s spiritual growth through meetings with clergy and visits to shrines.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/local/916186/bishop-of-trincomalee-meets-with-sl-ambassador-in-poland/

[2025-12-17 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SL’s Ambassador to Holy See presents credentials to Pope Leo XIV - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, Himalee Arunatilaka who is concurrently accredited to the Holy See, presented credentials to Pope Leo XIV, at a ceremony held at the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican on December 6.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/local/916167/sls-ambassador-to-holy-see-presents-credentials-to-pope-leo-xiv/

[2025-12-17 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Hajj Committee donates Rs. 5 Mn for renovation of religious places affected by disaster - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sri Lanka Hajj Committee donated Rs. 5 million to the Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Ministry for the reconstruction of religious places affected by the recent disaster. The relevant cheque was handed over by Committee Chairman Riyaz Mihlar to Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Minister, Dr. Hiniduma Sunil Senevi at his Ministry recently.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/local/916246/hajj-committee-donates-rs-5-mn-for-renovation-of-religious-places-affected-by-disaster/

[2025-12-16 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: HNB FINANCE celebrates 25th anniversary with multi-religious programmes - DailyNews

Snippet: Marking its 25th anniversary this year, HNB FINANCE PLC, one of Sri Lanka’s most trusted financial institutions, organised a series of multi-faith religious programmes to invoke blessings for the company, its employees, customers, and stakeholders as it celebrates its 25th anniversary.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/16/business/915196/hnb-finance-celebrates-25th-anniversary-with-multi-religious-programmes/

[2025-12-16 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Special Police security in country during forthcoming festive season – Police Media - DailyNews

Snippet: Special Police security has been deployed in cities and religious sites in the country for the upcoming festive season.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/16/local/915639/special-police-security-in-country-during-forthcoming-festive-season-police-media/

[2025-12-15 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s scandal-hit Shaolin Temple urged to draw line between business, religion

Snippet: Provincial Communist Party boss on impromptu visit calls on temple’s new leadership to protect reputation and return to ‘true teachings’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3336493/chinas-scandal-hit-shaolin-temple-urged-draw-clear-line-between-business-and-religion

[2025-12-15 14:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korean police raid Unification Church headquarters in bribery sweep

Snippet: Police have named church leader Han Hak-ja as a suspect in the bribery of several high-profile politicians

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3336428/south-korean-police-raid-unification-church-palace-bribery-sweep

[2025-12-15 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ‘Religious sites damaged by cyclone will be rebuilt’ - DailyNews

Snippet: Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Deputy Minister Gamagedara Dissanayake stated that 864 religious places have been damaged by Cyclone Ditwah.He said that 434 Buddhist religious sites, 185 Hindu religious sites, 157 Muslim religious sites and 88 Christian religious sites have been damaged.He said this during a recent discussion with the Lekakhadikari Theras of the Shasanarakshaka Bala Mandala in the disaster-hit areas of the Matale district.He said that a fund called the ‘Religious Places Disaster Relief Fund’ has been established to

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/15/local/914717/religious-sites-damaged-by-cyclone-will-be-rebuilt/

[2025-12-14 00:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: New film about Mother Teresa portrays a flawed Catholic icon

Snippet: Teresa was 19 years old when she moved to India. There, the novice was confronted with misery, hunger and disease. She lived as a nun and teacher in Calcutta (now Kolkata) as a member of the Catholic Loreto Order, which was dedicated to educational and missionary work in India.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/new-film-about-mother-teresa-portrays-a-flawed-catholic-icon/a-75097823

[2025-12-12 17:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysian religious leaders urged to provide evidence of South Korean ‘cult’

Snippet: Perlis state’s senior Islamic scholar alleged Muslim political elites were linked to the ‘deviant’ cult movement

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3336190/malaysian-religious-leaders-urged-provide-evidence-south-korean-cult

[2025-12-12 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Honouring a Muslim pioneer of the Kandyan region - DailyNews

Snippet: I am happy that a book about the life and contribution of Sath Korale Mohandiram Lagedara Segu Abdul Cader Hajiar Mohamed Mohideen, better known as Meezan Hadjiar or Meezan Mudalali of Matale [1911—1964], written by Mohammed Fuaqi—a former Principal of Zahira College Matale, has now been published by a group of his admirers and relatives.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/12/features/913223/honouring-a-muslim-pioneer-of-the-kandyan-region/

[2025-12-12 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Islamic Religious Observance for Cyclone Ditwah victims - DailyNews

Snippet: The Ministry of Buddhasasana Religious and Cultural Affairs and Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs had conducted Islamic Religious Observance and special religious events for the people who died and for those affected by the natural disasters in the country.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/12/local/913226/islamic-religious-observance-for-cyclone-ditwah-victims/

[2025-12-11 18:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Arrest warrant issued for Namal Kumara over derogatory remarks against Cardinal - DailyNews

Snippet: The Fort Magistrate’s Court has issued an arrest warrant for Namal Kumara, who is accused of making statements that insulted the Cardinal and allegedly incited anger within the Catholic community.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/11/local/912756/arrest-warrant-issued-for-namal-kumara-over-derogatory-remarks-against-cardinal/

[2025-12-11 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: South Korea’s threat to dissolve corrupt religious groups risks blowback

Snippet: President Lee’s move comes as a widening Unification Church bribery scandal implicates lawmakers from both major parties

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3335911/south-koreas-threat-dissolve-corrupt-religious-groups-risks-political-blowback

[2025-12-10 22:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Russian threats prompt calls for tighter German security

Snippet: "We are not at war, but we are no longer at peace either," is how German Chancellor Friedrich Merz from the conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party summarized the mood in Germany back in late September.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/russian-threats-spark-calls-for-tighter-german-security/a-75082242

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Navy moves into offices in Akuregoda Defence Headquarters complex - DailyNews

Snippet: Marking the proud occasion of the Sri Lanka Navy’s 75th anniversary, the ceremonial occupation of the Navy Headquarters (Block No. 3) at the Defence Headquarters Complex (DHQC) in Akuregoda was held yesterday (9). Deputy Defence Minister Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) was present at the invitation of Navy Commander Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/10/breaking-news/911693/navy-moves-into-offices-in-akuregoda-defence-headquarters-complex/

[2025-12-10 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Religious programmes islandwide to invoke blessings and pass merit on Cyclone 'Ditwah' victims - DailyNews

Snippet: A series of religious programmes will be held throughout the country to invoke blessings on all Sri Lankans affected by the sudden disaster and to pass merit on those who lost their lives due to the adverse weather condition in the country.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/10/local/911424/religious-programmes-islandwide-to-invoke-blessings-and-pass-merit-on-cyclone-ditwah-victims/

[2025-12-09 20:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Over 2,000 Navy personnel promoted ahead of 75th anniversary - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sri Lanka Navy proudly marked its 75th anniversary on 9 December 2025, commemorating the milestone with a series of events that honored longstanding naval traditions and included significant religious rituals.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/09/local/911237/over-2000-navy-personnel-promoted-ahead-of-75th-anniversary/

[2025-12-09 18:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Nigeria: Klagen über Gewalt, Sorgen wegen Trumps Drohung

Snippet: Es ist kurz nach 20 Uhr. An einem Donnerstag im Juni sitzt Pastor Ayuba Daleng allein in seinem Wohnzimmer, seine Finger umklammern ein kleines Radio in seiner linken Hand. Er leitet eine Gemeinde der "Christ Apostolic Church" in der Region Bokkos im nigerianischen Bundesstaat Plateau.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/nigeria-klagen-%C3%BCber-gewalt-sorgen-wegen-drohung-trumps/a-75000956

[2025-12-09 14:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: New York Catholic Church agrees to mediation for 1,300 sexual abuse claims

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/global-affairs/new-york-catholic-church-mediation-sexual-abuse-claims/

[2025-12-09 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: YWMA supports flood-affected families - DailyNews

Snippet: The Young Women’s Muslim Association (YWMA) took a compassionate step forward to support families affected by the recent floods. In times of crisis, even small acts of kindness become a lifeline, and this initiative truly reflects the power of community.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/09/local/910816/ywma-supports-flood-affected-families/

[2025-12-09 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Religious institutions to offer Special Prayers for victims of Cyclone ‘Ditwah’ - DailyNews

Snippet: The Ministry of Buddhasasana Religious and Cultural Affairs has advised the Religious departments to conduct special religious events through the four religious departments for the people who have died and for those affected by the current adverse weather and natural disasters in the country .

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/09/local/910843/religious-institutions-to-offer-special-prayers-for-victims-of-cyclone-ditwah/

[2025-12-09 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Obituaries - DailyNews

Snippet: T. DON AUGUSTINE. 29.05.1930 – 02.12.2025 At rest with Jesus. Loving husband of the late Damayanthie Augustine (nee Amarasinghe),​ darling Thaththi of Dilhani,​ Sherine,​ Jayantha Royce (U.S. Embassy,​ Colombo),​ Nirmaline,​ Sandhya (Melbourne) and Angela (ex- Arpico/​Melbourne) Tantirimudali. Beloved father-in-law of Athula De Silva,​ Kusum Botenna,​ Pradeep Senaratne and Aaron Schultz.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/09/obituaries/910896/obituaries-590/

[2025-12-08 17:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: Pope Leo XIV prays for victims of floods in Southeast Asia - DailyNews

Snippet: Over 1,500 people have been killed in recent days in several parts of Southeast Asia due to catastrophic floods and landslides.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/08/breaking-news/910191/pope-leo-xiv-prays-for-victims-of-floods-in-southeast-asia/

[2025-12-08 10:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Nigeria: 100 abducted schoolchildren released — reports

Snippet: Authorities in Nigeria said Sunday that they have secured the release of 100 schoolchildren who were kidnapped from a Catholic school last month.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/nigeria-100-abducted-schoolchildren-released-reports/a-75053737

[2025-12-08 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Schoolboy paddlers Madew and Rusath in Sri Lanka Youth Para team - DailyNews

Snippet: Two Para Table Tennis players Madew Dehigahawatte of Trinity College Kandy and Rusath Silva of Christ Church Boys School Baddegama are in the nine member Sri Lanka Youth Para team at the Dubai 2025 Asian Youth Para Games, scheduled to take place from December 7 to 14 in the United Arab Emirates.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/08/sports/909546/schoolboy-paddlers-madew-and-rusath-in-sri-lanka-youth-para-team/

[2025-12-08 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Obituaries - DailyNews

Snippet: T.DON AUGUSTINE. 29.05.1930 – 02.12.2025 At rest with Jesus. Loving husband of the late Damayanthie Augustine (nee Amarasinghe),​ darling Thaththi of Dilhani,​ Sherine,​ Jayantha Royce (U.S. Embassy,​ Colombo),​ Nirmaline,​ Sandhya (Melbourne) and Angela (ex- Arpico/​Melbourne) Tantirimudali. Beloved father-in-law of Athula De Silva,​ Kusum Botenna,​ Pradeep Senaratne and Aaron Schultz. Affectionate Seeya of Ashan,​ Dilki & Shamila (Singapore),​ Dilshani,​ Valentina and Sean.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/08/obituaries/910022/obituaries-589/

[2025-12-07 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Can Japan find space for Muslim burials? Not if right-wing rhetoric prevails

Snippet: A viral video showing a Sanseito MP telling foreign residents to cremate their dead or ship them home spotlights discomfort with diversity

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3335390/can-japan-find-space-muslim-burials-not-if-right-wing-rhetoric-prevails

[2025-12-06 22:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Kansela wa Ujerumani Merz anakabiliwa na ziara ngumu Israel

Snippet: Tangu aingie madarakani miezi saba iliyopita, Kansela wa chama cha siasa za wastani za mrengo kulia cha Christian Democratic Union (CDU) Friedrich Merz amekuwa akiendeleza "uhusiano maalum" kati ya Ujerumani na Israel. Kumekuwa na migogoro kadhaa kati ya Berlin na Jerusalem kuhusu vitendo vya Israel katika Ukanda wa Gaza vya kujibu shambulio la kigaidi lililofanywa na Hamas dhidi ya Israeli mnamo Oktoba 7, 2023, ambalo lilisababisha vifo vya zaidi ya watu 1,200.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/sw/kansela-wa-ujerumani-merz-anakabiliwa-na-ziara-ngumu-israel/a-75045680

[2025-12-06 22:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: В ФРГ проходит съезд "Союза Сары Вагенкнехт"

Snippet: В Магдебурге в субботу, 6 декабря, начался двухдневный съезд левопопулистского "Союза Сары Вагенкнехт" (ССВ, BSW). "Нашей еще молодой партии предстоит принять важные решения", - заявил в начале форума генеральный секретарь Кристиан Лайе (Christian Leye). ССВ планирует уже в первый день принять решение о новом руководстве и новом названии.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/ru/v-frg-prohodit-sezd-levopopulistskogo-souza-sary-vagenkneht/a-75045646

[2025-12-06 17:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: German Chancellor Merz faces difficult mission to Israel

Snippet: Since taking office seven months ago, center-right Christian Democrat (CDU) Chancellor Friedrich Merz has been engaged with the German-Israeli "special relationship." There have been several disputes between Berlin and Jerusalem over Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip in response to the Hamas-led terrorist attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, which claimed more than 1,200 lives.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/german-chancellor-merz-faces-difficult-mission-to-israel/a-75038147

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘If Jesus were born in America now’: church’s nativity challenges ICE policy

Snippet: Mother Mary in a gas mask, Baby Jesus zip-tied by ICE agents. A Chicago church’s nativity scene sparks debate by mirroring immigrant detention

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3335380/baby-jesus-zip-tied-ice-political-nativity-scene-challenges-trump-immigration-policies

[2025-12-05 22:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s religious communities unite in prayer to mourn Tai Po fire victims

Snippet: Muslims and other faith groups express solidarity and sorrow for victims of deadly blaze at Wang Fuk Court

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3335384/hong-kongs-religious-communities-unite-prayer-mourn-tai-po-fire-victims

[2025-12-05 20:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: “No government can face this disaster alone”: Hakeem urges collective national response - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) Leader and MP Rauff Hakeem told Parliament today (05) that no government can face a disaster of this magnitude without broader national and international support.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/05/local/908855/no-government-can-face-this-disaster-alone-hakeem-urges-collective-national-response/

[2025-12-05 19:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Gangaramaya donates Rs. 30 M to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund - DailyNews

Snippet: The Chief Incumbent of the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple, Ven. Dr Kirinde Assaji Nayaka Thera, stated that support will be extended to coordinate assistance from overseas Buddhist temples. Assistance will be provided both for providing relief to the people affected by the disaster and for the rebuilding of temples and religious sites across the island that have suffered damage.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/05/local/908867/gangaramaya-donates-rs-30-m-to-rebuilding-sri-lanka-fund/

[2025-12-05 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Mob, and the police mob - DailyNews

Snippet: This case summary outlines the facts, the conflicting narratives, and the Supreme Court’s preliminary legal analysis regarding the alleged infringement of the fundamental right to freedom of religion, etc. drawing from the consolidated judgment of a S. C. (F. R.) Application ( Manimandre Arachilage Suneetha Kalyani de Silva vs S.J.B.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/05/general-opinion/908349/mob-and-the-police-mob/

[2025-12-05 03:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Germany: Far-right AfD lawmakers accused of insulting women

Snippet: When Health Minister Nina Warken takes her seat on the government bench in the Bundestag, she finds herself in close proximity with the parliamentary group of the largest opposition party, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD)."I can hear much more than what makes it into the official record. There are condescending, derogatory comments about women," Warken of the ruling center-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) told media group RedaktionsNetzwerk Deutschland.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/germany-far-right-afd-lawmakers-accused-of-insulting-women/a-75022139

[2025-12-04 16:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: On This Day | The pope visits Hong Kong for 3 hours in 1970 – SCMP archive

Snippet: Fifty-five years ago on December 4, 1970, throngs of Hongkongers greeted Pope Paul VI during his historic three-hour trip

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[2025-12-04 02:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Wabunge vijana wa Ujerumani watikisa siasa

Snippet: Vijana wachangamfu wanaweza kuwa kero. Kazi ya kwanza ya Kansela Friedrich Merz mwezi Desemba imekuwa kukabiliana na uasi unaoweza kuzuka kutoka kwa tawi la vijana la chama chake cha kihafidhina, Christian Democratic Union (CDU), lijulikanalo kama Junge Union (JU), kuhusu mipango ya serikali kubadilisha mfumo wa pensheni.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/sw/wabunge-vijana-wa-ujerumani-watikisa-siasa/a-75002025

[2025-12-04 02:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Bundesligist FSV Mainz 05 entlässt Trainer Bo Henriksen

Snippet: "Leider gibt es im Fußball aber auch immer wieder Entwicklungen, die aus sportlichen Gründen eine Neuorientierung nötig machen - obwohl alle Beteiligten bis zuletzt gemeinsam mit aller Kraft an Lösungen gearbeitet haben", sagte Christian Heidel, Sportvorstand des Bundesligisten FSV Mainz 05, nach der Entscheidung.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/de/fussball-bundesligist-fsv-mainz-05-entlaesst-trainer-bo-henriksen/a-75002379