[2026-02-23 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Be cautious when using Colombo-Kadugannawa- Kandy Road - OIC - DailyNews

Snippet: The Kadugannawa Police are appealing to drivers and the public to be careful when using the lower Kadugannawa area of the Colombo-Kadugannawa-Kandy Road, which has been restored following severe damages caused to Cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/23/local/955708/be-cautious-when-using-colombo-kadugannawa-kandy-road-oic/

[2026-02-23 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Two killed in Wadduwa rail crossing train-cab crash - DailyNews

Snippet: Two men were killed when the cab they were travelling collided with a train plying along the coastal line at Payagala yesterday morning (22), police stated.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/23/local/955902/two-killed-in-wadduwa-rail-crossing-train-cab-crash/

[2026-02-23 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Travel / Inspiration] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: How Europe’s derelict rail lines became a bucket-list bike trail

Snippet: You have reached your maximum number of saved items.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/traveller/inspiration/how-europe-s-derelict-rail-lines-became-a-bucket-list-bike-trail-20260212-p5o1rc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-23 03:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Jimny gets smarter and safer: Iconic 4x4 now equipped with Suzuki Safety Support

Snippet: ADVENTURE has just reached a whole new level. Suzuki Philippines proudly announces that the 2026 Jimny 3-Door now comes equipped with Suzuki Safety Support, bringing advanced driver-assist technology to one of the most iconic and capable 4x4 vehicles in its class.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/02/23/supplements/jimny-gets-smarter-and-safer-iconic-4x4-now-equipped-with-suzuki-safety-support/2282483

[2026-02-23 02:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Armed man shot dead at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort, US Secret Service says

Snippet: Authorities said the man, identified as 21-year-old Austin Tucker Martin, was carrying a shotgun and a fuel can

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3344275/us-secret-service-kills-armed-man-entering-trumps-mar-lago

[2026-02-23 01:19 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Gunman shot and killed at Trump's Florida residence

Snippet: Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/world/maralago-shooting-us-secret-service-shoots-man-at-donald-trumps-florida-residence/46f8705e-f4dd-4894-979f-de682908e330

[2026-02-22 23:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Russia, Ukraine report overnight strikes on energy supply

Snippet: Russia carried out a barrage of drone and missile strikes on energy infrastructure across Ukraine overnight, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/russia-ukraine-report-overnight-strikes-on-energy-infrastructure/a-76078205

[2026-02-22 22:07 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: They dropped off cars to be fixed – now they're stuck in a crime scene

Snippet: Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/welshpool-fire-fifteen-vehicles-destroyed-as-fire-rips-through-perth-mechanic-workshop/cb48958c-c0ee-4338-a714-36d18c3d8762

[2026-02-22 21:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Russian barrage strikes Ukrainian infrastructure as war drags on

Snippet: Kyiv has faced waves of overnight strikes in recent weeks as Moscow has intensified its winter assaults

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3344258/russian-barrage-strikes-ukrainian-infrastructure-war-drags

[2026-02-22 19:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: East West rail line closed after flooding washes away track

Snippet: Water covers a road during outback downpours, which have also forced the closure of the East West rail corridor. (Supplied: Ben Hennessy)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-22/east-west-rail-corridor-cut-by-flooding-and-downpours/106373490

[2026-02-22 19:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Dubai unveils next phase of Dh690m Hessa Street project to cut congestion

Snippet: Dubai on Sunday set out plans for the next stage of a major Hessa Street upgrade project aimed at cutting congestion and boosting travel times across one of the emirate's busiest transport links.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/02/22/dubai-unveils-next-phase-of-dh690m-hessa-street-project-to-cut-congestion/

[2026-02-22 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Badulla-Passara Road partially blocked by landslides - DailyNews

Snippet: Heavy rainfall persisting over the Badulla District has triggered multiple landslides along the Badulla-Passara (A5) Road, severely disrupting traffic flow.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/22/local/955479/badulla-passara-road-partially-blocked-by-landslides/

[2026-02-22 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China bets on electric ships in push to decarbonise waterways, expand EV success

Snippet: Twin strengths, battery technology and shipbuilding, are being fused to electrify maritime transport, moving beyond short-haul passenger vessels to commercial cargo

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3344150/china-amps-electric-ships-push-decarbonise-waterways-leverage-ev-prowess

[2026-02-22 17:59 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: 'Now or never': Police offer $1m to solve depraved cold case murder

Snippet: Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/cold-case-haroula-kipouridous-police-offer-1m-reward-to-solve-1981-cold-case-sex-assault-and-murder/86276d0d-774b-479c-8759-11be01a9d7a8

[2026-02-22 15:32 UTC+10:00] [National News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: How citizen-led infrastructure monitoring is reclaiming People Power

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/bisto-proyekto-flood-control-infrastructure-monitoring-people-power/

[2026-02-22 15:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Philippine infrastructure

Snippet: Philippine News How citizen-led infrastructure monitoring is reclaiming People Power Philippine News LIVESTREAM: ‘Bisto Proyekto: Ang bagong People Power’ Feb 21, 2026 8:28 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Business What the Makati-Infradev settlement means for the city’s subway plan Feb 12, 2026 7:30 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied In-depth After flood control mess, NIA chief’s daughter transfers ownership of $1.2-M Las Vegas house Feb

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/infrastructure-projects-in-the-philippines/

[2026-02-22 14:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Divers recover bodies of seven Chinese tourists from bottom of Lake Baikal - DailyNews

Snippet: Russian authorities say divers have recovered the bodies of seven Chinese tourists and a Russian driver who died after their mini-bus plunged under the ice to the bottom of Lake Baikal in Siberia.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/22/breaking-news/955455/divers-recover-bodies-of-seven-chinese-tourists-from-bottom-of-lake-baikal/

[2026-02-22 14:13 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Motorcycle riders taunt police in McDonald's carpark

Snippet: Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/sydney-news-motorcycle-riders-taunt-police-in-mcdonalds-carpark-fairfield/ce2273af-b7d9-4712-bd64-6f4afc9538a7

[2026-02-22 13:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: UAE foils AI-powered 'terrorist cyber attacks' on vital sectors

Snippet: The UAE has foiled a series of cyber attacks on vital infrastructure, the Cyber Security Council said this weekend.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/02/22/uae-foils-ai-powered-terrorist-cyberattacks-on-vital-sectors/

[2026-02-22 13:08 UTC+10:00] [National / WA] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Market hall, light rail and cable cars: How the City of Perth could shed the “dull” tag

Snippet: A new report to be presented to Perth city council recommends making the central business district home to light rail, a market hall, more bikes lanes and introducing a cable car to bring tourists down from Kings Park.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/western-australia/market-hall-light-rail-and-cable-cars-how-the-city-of-perth-could-shed-the-dull-tag-20260222-p5o4em.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-02-22 12:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: Trump says he will increase his new global tariffs to 15% - DailyNews

Snippet: US President Donald Trump has said that he will impose global tariffs of 15%, as he continued to rail against a Supreme Court ruling that struck down his previous import taxes.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/22/breaking-news/955428/trump-says-he-will-increase-his-new-global-tariffs-to-15/

[2026-02-22 07:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: BBC News

Title: Trump says he will increase his new global tariffs to 15%

Snippet: US President Donald Trump has said he will impose global tariffs of 15%, as he has continued to rail against a Supreme Court ruling that struck down his previous import taxes.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn8z48xwqn3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-02-22 07:30 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Michael West Media

Title: Australia at climate crossroads as old fuel path tapers

Snippet: February 22, 2026 07:30 | News

Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/australia-at-climate-crossroads-as-old-fuel-path-tapers/

[2026-02-21 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Corruption in the Philippines

Snippet: Philippine News Talks to hold one ‘unified’ EDSA rally break down, protest plans diverge Philippine News How citizen-led infrastructure monitoring is reclaiming People Power Feb 22, 2026 12:32 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Top 5 News This Week Top 5 News This Week: Curlee Discaya, ex-prince Andrew, Bam Aquino, Rodrigo and Sara Duterte Feb 21, 2026 8:00 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Philippine News

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/corruption-in-the-philippines/

[2026-02-21 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: ROLE: Department of Public Works and Highways

Snippet: The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is the executive agency that undertakes the planning of infrastructure and the design, construction, and maintenance of national roads and bridges and major flood systems. The department aims at providing and managing quality infrastructure facilities and services responsive to the needs of the Filipino people in pursuit of national development.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/department-public-works-highways/

[2026-02-21 21:54 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]

Source: 9News

Title: Man, teen charged over 'disgusting' shooting of former NRL player

Snippet: Auto news: These are Australia's safest roads.

Read full article: https://www.9news.com.au/national/raptor-squad-charge-two-alleged-gunmen-in-greenacre-shooting-under-strike-force-halesowen/61132c6d-38aa-472b-b4a6-50b6fde422a4

[2026-02-21 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As high-speed railways saturate China, how far can their global reach extend?

Snippet: As Chinese giants eye Eurasia for new infrastructure, analysts speculate on what it will take to keep overseas projects from going off the rails in different host nations

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3344149/rail-ahead-high-speed-lines-saturate-china-how-far-can-their-global-reach-extend

[2026-02-21 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China cabby drives foreign influencers on 4,000-km trip sees snow for first time

Snippet: ‘Grass roots’ taxi driver experiences host of ‘firsts’ during ‘trip of a lifetime’; pledges to take his family travelling when he has enough money

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3343354/incredible-china-cabby-drives-foreign-influencers-4000-km-trip-sees-snow-first-time

[2026-02-21 11:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: civic engagement

Snippet: Philippine News How citizen-led infrastructure monitoring is reclaiming People Power Philippine News LIVESTREAM: ‘Bisto Proyekto: Ang bagong People Power’ Feb 21, 2026 8:28 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied MovePH Move On: A Rappler film about the legacy of the EDSA Revolution Feb 20, 2026 7:59 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied National News Church groups, civil society launch third Trillion Peso March for EDSA 40

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/civic-engagement/

[2026-02-21 11:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Corruption Watch

Snippet: Philippine News How citizen-led infrastructure monitoring is reclaiming People Power Philippine News LIVESTREAM: ‘Bisto Proyekto: Ang bagong People Power’ Feb 21, 2026 8:28 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Newsletters #CourageON: In our communities, corruption is personal Feb 20, 2026 1:31 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Philippine News ‘Rappler Investigates’ to launch on Radyo Veritas with anti-corruption group TAPAT Feb 16, 2026 4:12 PM PHT

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/corruption-watch/

[2026-02-21 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: One gunman, person who provided transport identified - DailyNews

Snippet: Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananda Wijepala made a revelation in Parliament yesterday (20) that one of the two gunmen involved in the recent killing of a lawyer and his wife at Akuregoda, Thalangama, and a person who provided them transportation have been identified.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/21/breaking-news/955296/one-gunman-person-who-provided-transport-identified/

[2026-02-21 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Ministerial Consultative Committee approves two Gazettes on driver’s licences - DailyNews

Snippet: Transport, Highways and Urban Development Minister Bimal Rathnayake chaired a meeting of the Ministerial Consultative Committee where approval was granted for two extraordinary gazette notifications issued under the Motor Traffic Act. The committee met at the Parliament complex on February 17. Deputy Ministers Dr. Prasanna Gunasena and Eranga Gunasekara also attended the proceedings.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/21/local/955268/ministerial-consultative-committee-approves-two-gazettes-on-drivers-licences/

[2026-02-20 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Why traffic rules need updating to avoid automatic arrests in road accidents

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/in-depth/traffic-rules-need-update-prevent-automatic-arrests-road-accidents/

[2026-02-20 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Kind-hearted’ China grandma pays with hell money at food stalls, vendors agree

Snippet: 70-something grandmother ‘buys’ roasted chicken skewers, cakes, steamed stuffed buns using items she finds on road

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3343168/china-grandma-spends-hell-money-without-complaints-vendors-due-kind-personality

[2026-02-20 15:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Geely’s Zeekr shifts into Italy as China’s European EV push gathers speed

Snippet: The carmaker is pressing ahead despite tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, betting on demand for high-spec models

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3344079/chinese-ev-maker-zeekr-accelerates-european-expansion-italy-launch

[2026-02-20 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Letters | An orderly Hong Kong can remain open and outward-looking

Snippet: Readers discuss Western media reactions to the Jimmy Lai case sentencing, the city’s roads, and the need for public bodies to do more to protect residents’ interests

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3343997/orderly-hong-kong-can-remain-open-and-outward-looking

[2026-02-20 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: CMTA calls for urgent recall of vehicle valuation and import processes - DailyNews

Snippet: The Ceylon Motor Traders Association (CMTA) has highlighted the fact that Sri Lanka’s vehicle import framework requires urgent recalibration to ensure fairness, transparency, and the protection of state revenue.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/business/954521/cmta-calls-for-urgent-recall-of-vehicle-valuation-and-import-processes/

[2026-02-20 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: H.E.R Foundation powered by Fems and Teejay Lanka to drive change in hygiene advocacy - DailyNews

Snippet: Building on an ongoing initiative, the H.E.R Foundation powered by Fems, in partnership with Teejay Lanka PLC, recently coordinated a menstrual health and hygiene education programme at Ruwanwella Royal College, Ruwanwella. The programme combined much-needed sanitation infrastructure development with comprehensive menstrual health education, aimed at empowering schoolgirls and normalising conversations around menstrual health.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/20/business/954581/h-e-r-foundation-powered-by-fems-and-teejay-lanka-to-drive-change-in-hygiene-advocacy/

[2026-02-20 06:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: You can get an EV for less than a Corolla. What's holding us back?

Snippet: Topic:Electric Vehicles

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-20/cart-electric-vehicles-becoming-more-affordable/106348534

[2026-02-19 21:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Local Spain

Title: Where are roads in the worst condition in Spain?

Snippet: Think the potholes are particularly bad in your part of Spain? A new study has revealed the regions with the most damaged roads in the country.

Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260219/where-are-roads-in-the-worst-condition-in-spain

[2026-02-19 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: India-Europe trade corridor gathers pace as Modi, Macron pledge port partnership

Snippet: The India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor is seen as an alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3343999/india-europe-trade-corridor-gathers-pace-modi-macron-pledge-port-partnership

[2026-02-19 17:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Woman jailed for slapping Singapore taxi driver after refusing to pay fare

Snippet: The drunk passenger slapped the elderly cabby outside a police station last year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3343983/singaporean-woman-jailed-slapping-taxi-driver-after-refusing-pay-us19-fare

[2026-02-19 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Financial Times

Title: The classic car industry is running out of mechanics – StarterMotor has a solution

Snippet: PublishedFebruary 19 2026

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/cf78fd99-cffe-4f15-9589-4311a00c6b0a

[2026-02-19 15:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Special traffic and security plan for Sri Lanka-Zimbabwe T20 WC Clash - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka Police have launched a comprehensive security and traffic management operation in Colombo today as the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium prepares to host the high-stakes T20 World Cup Group B encounter between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/19/local/954280/special-traffic-and-security-plan-for-sri-lanka-zimbabwe-t20-wc-clash/

[2026-02-19 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Guangdong drivers are celebrating Lunar New Year in Hong Kong

Snippet: ‘I’m a fan of Hong Kong’s car culture, so I wanted to see how local owners modify their vehicles and chat with them about cars,’ one visitor says

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3343960/how-guangdong-drivers-are-celebrating-lunar-new-year-hong-kong

[2026-02-19 12:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China on track to complete world’s ‘most difficult’ railway project before 2030

Snippet: 330km Dali-Ruili Railway is expected to transform transport in Yunnan’s mountainous west, and better link China to South and Southeast Asia

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3343951/china-track-finish-worlds-most-difficult-railway-project-2030

[2026-02-19 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Spring Festival travel rush dates back to ancient China but only for rich, powerful

Snippet: Epic New Year journeys by land and sea 2,000 years ago used to take a month to complete; then nation began developing transport systems

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3343175/spring-festival-travel-rush-dates-back-ancient-china-only-rich-and-powerful

[2026-02-19 06:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Suicide car bomb kills seven security personnel in Pakistan’s Bajaur - DailyNews

Snippet: Security sources in Pakistan said at least seven security personnel were killed after a suicide bomber targeted a checkpoint in Bajaur district near the Afghanistan border.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/19/world/953781/suicide-car-bomb-kills-seven-security-personnel-in-pakistans-bajaur/

[2026-02-19 06:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Has Trump ceded EV market to China with latest string of policy shifts?

Snippet: Analysts say rolling back regulations pushes US further towards petrol cars, discourages EV innovation, and gives China competitive edge

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3343942/does-trumps-retreat-electric-vehicle-policy-risk-ceding-ground-china

[2026-02-19 03:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Deutsche Bahn says cyberattack hit ticket and info systems

Snippet: German rail operator Deutsche Bahn on Wednesday said it had been targeted by a cyberattack that disrupted its digital services.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/deutsche-bahn-says-cyberattack-hit-ticket-and-info-systems/a-76024130