[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

[2026-02-18 22:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SriLankan Cargo becomes first South Asian airline certified by IATA to carry live animals - DailyNews

Snippet: SriLankan Cargo, the air freight division of SriLankan Airlines, has achieved a regional milestone by becoming the first airline in South Asia to receive the Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) for Live Animals Logistics Certification from the International Air Transport Association.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/18/breaking-news/953723/srilankan-cargo-becomes-first-south-asian-airline-certified-by-iata-to-carry-live-animals/

[2026-02-18 22:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong bus driver alleged to have deliberately crashed on bridge granted bail

Snippet: Lee Kai-po, 63, has been charged with dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3343924/hong-kong-bus-driver-alleged-have-crashed-deliberately-bridge-granted-bail

[2026-02-18 20:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: EU engineers assess infrastructure damage at Yaka Paalama after Cyclone Ditwah - DailyNews

Snippet: An expert assistance team deployed by the European Union has completed extensive infrastructure assessments in Sri Lanka following widespread damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah, supporting national efforts toward safer and more resilient recovery.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/18/local/953608/eu-engineers-assess-infrastructure-damage-at-yaka-paalama-after-cyclone-ditwah/

[2026-02-18 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Colour matters: how AI is changing car premiums and services in China

Snippet: Car colour, driving habits and location influence insurance premiums, according to a digital solutions provider using ByteDance’s AI model

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3343034/white-cars-cheaper-insurance-how-ai-changing-automotive-services-china

[2026-02-18 17:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Topic:Floods

Snippet: Dave Corstorphan's dogs enjoyed the floodwaters, while waiting two days for the road to reopen.

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/topic/floods

[2026-02-18 14:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Ford plans US$30,000 budget EV line to take on Chinese rivals

Snippet: Ford shrinks battery size while extending driving range in bid to launch the new EV by 2027 for the same price as a conventional petrol car

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3343865/ford-plans-us30000-budget-ev-line-take-chinese-rivals

[2026-02-18 08:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Police arrest man running towards US Capitol with a shotgun

Snippet: The gunman was wearing a tactical vest and gloves and had a Kevlar helmet and gas mask in his vehicle

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3343853/police-arrest-man-running-towards-us-capitol-shotgun

[2026-02-18 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: Virtusa and Wiley partnership to accelerate Wiley’s Technology Transformation - DailyNews

Snippet: Virtusa Corporation, a global leader in digital business strategy and AI-led product and platform engineering, and Wiley (NYSE: WLY), a global leader in authoritative content and research intelligence for the advancement of scientific discovery, innovation, and learning, announced a multi-year managed services partnership under which Virtusa will provide infrastructure and application services and support Wiley’s strategic technology initiatives.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/18/business/952987/virtusa-and-wiley-partnership-to-accelerate-wileys-technology-transformation/

[2026-02-18 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Travelco Holidays strengthens regional presence and opens branch in Kandy - DailyNews

Snippet: Travelco Holidays, a prominent provider of comprehensive travel solutions in Sri Lanka, has announced the opening of its newest branch in Kandy, marking a strategic expansion into the Central Province. The new facility, located at Peradeniya Road, represents a significant milestone in the company’s mission to make world-class travel experiences accessible beyond the capital city.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/18/business/952973/travelco-holidays-strengthens-regional-presence-and-opens-branch-in-kandy/

[2026-02-18 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ‘CEAT Cares’ champions road safety around schools for 16th year - DailyNews

Snippet: CEAT Kelani Holdings, Sri Lanka’s leading manufacturer of pneumatic tyres, has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to promoting safer mobility with the completion of its flagship ‘CEAT Cares’ School’s Road Safety Equipment Distribution programme for 2025-26.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/18/business/953032/ceat-cares-champions-road-safety-around-schools-for-16th-year/

[2026-02-18 02:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Somaliland village turns invasive tree to its advantage

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/en/turning-invasive-tree-into-feed-and-fuel-in-somaliland/video-75937090

[2026-02-18 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Everything we know about China’s mysterious, futuristic Nantianmen Project

Snippet: Is it a storytelling vehicle for imaginative military hardware, blending science fiction with reality, or is it a glimpse of the future?

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3343433/everything-we-know-about-chinas-mysterious-futuristic-nantianmen-project

[2026-02-17 23:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 11 soldiers, 1 child killed in Pakistan after suicide bomber hits security post

Snippet: Seven other civilians were injured in the blast, which damaged part of the compound and nearby homes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3343839/11-soldiers-1-child-killed-pakistan-after-explosive-laden-vehicle-rams-security-post

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: India AI summit aims to shift focus from model races to scaled reality

Snippet: The event offers emerging economies a chance to reframe AI as public infrastructure and work together to put it into public services

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3343818/india-ai-summit-aims-shift-focus-model-races-scaled-reality

[2026-02-17 19:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: AASL makes history: Over one million passengers handled in January - DailyNews

Snippet: Airports and Aviation Services (Private) Limited (AASL) has achieved a historic milestone, recording its highest-ever monthly passenger traffic in January 2026.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/17/local/952863/aasl-makes-history-over-one-million-passengers-handled-in-january/

[2026-02-17 18:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Tourist killed in wild elephant attack - DailyNews

Snippet: A 68-year-old Hungarian national has died following a wild elephant attack on the Sigiriya-Pidurangala road yesterday (16).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/17/breaking-news/952856/tourist-killed-in-wild-elephant-attack/

[2026-02-17 14:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong airport’s second terminal to fully open, serve 15 airlines from May 27

Snippet: Transport and logistics minister Mable Chan says the two terminals will complement each other and ‘greatly enhance’ the airport’s capacity

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3343786/hong-kong-airports-second-terminal-fully-open-serve-15-airlines-may-27

[2026-02-17 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Samsung to introduce new layer of mobile privacy for galaxy devices - DailyNews

Snippet: Samsung announced that it will soon introduce a new layer of mobile privacy for Galaxy devices, designed to protect users in an increasingly public digital world. As smartphones become more deeply embedded in everyday life, they are often used in places where privacy is limited, including public transport, elevators, offices and crowded waiting areas.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/17/business/952358/samsung-to-introduce-new-layer-of-mobile-privacy-for-galaxy-devices/

[2026-02-17 02:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong coach driver charged over Shenzhen Bay Bridge crash

Snippet: Man, 63, charged with dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3343767/hong-kong-coach-driver-charged-over-shenzhen-bay-bridge-crash

[2026-02-17 01:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Moscow Times

Title: Belgorod Sets Up Emergency Commissions as Governor Warns of No Hot Water Until April

Snippet: Authorities in the southwestern Belgorod region will organize emergency commissions to handle a surge of complaints over widespread utility outages, coming after the region’s governor warned that residents of the capital would be without hot water until April following a Ukrainian air attack on critical infrastructure.

Read full article: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/02/16/belgorod-sets-up-emergency-commissions-as-governor-warns-of-no-hot-water-until-april-a91960

[2026-02-16 23:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Kenya: Flights delayed as workers strike at airport

Snippet: A planned strike by members of Kenya's aviation union caused flight delays and disruptions on Monday at the country's main airport.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/airport-workers-strike-in-kenya/a-75988033

[2026-02-16 22:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Traffic gridlock in Hong Kong as crowds throng last day of Lunar New Year fair

Snippet: Roads surrounding flower market at Victoria Park and connecting tram and bus routes grind to a halt amid crowds seeking last-minute bargains

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3343756/traffic-gridlock-central-hong-kong-crowds-throng-last-day-lunar-new-year-fair

[2026-02-16 21:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Wild storm in New Zealand disrupts flights, thousands without power - DailyNews

Snippet: Heavy rain and strong winds disrupted flights, trains and ferries, forcing the closure of roads across large parts of New Zealand’s North Island on Monday (Feb 16), while snapping power links to tens of thousands.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/16/breaking-news/952230/wild-storm-in-new-zealand-disrupts-flights-thousands-without-power/

[2026-02-16 19:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Announcements | BrandRap

Snippet: Jollibee Group’s newest facility in Danao is set to fuel its brands’ growth in the Visayas and Mindanao region

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/brandrap/announcements/

[2026-02-16 19:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: About Rappler

Snippet: In the 10-minute radio segment, Rappler journalists will talk about the behind-the-scenes process in their investigative reporting on infrastructure corruption. It airs as part of the Sabadiha show on Fridays, from 5 to 6 pm.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/about/

[2026-02-16 19:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: News & updates

Snippet: In the 10-minute radio segment, Rappler journalists will talk about the behind-the-scenes process in their investigative reporting on infrastructure corruption. It airs as part of the Sabadiha show on Fridays, from 5 to 6 pm.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/about/news-updates/

[2026-02-16 18:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: US conducts first nuclear microreactor air transport

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/us-canada/first-air-transport-nuclear-microreactor/

[2026-02-16 16:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Absolutely terrifying’ New Zealand storm leaves 30,000 homes without power

Snippet: One man was found dead in a submerged vehicle on a highway after heavy rains and strong winds lashed the North Island over the weekend

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3343699/absolutely-terrifying-new-zealand-storm-leaves-30000-homes-without-power

[2026-02-16 15:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Belt and Road

Snippet: Project that began as part of Belt and Road offers incentives in outreach effort

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/belt-and-road

[2026-02-16 15:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Unclear parking rates flagged after Hongkonger charged HK$1,210 for full day

Snippet: Consumer Council says complaints about car-park services have remained persistently high in recent years, with 120 cases recorded in 2025

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3343691/warning-unclear-parking-offers-after-hongkonger-charged-7-times-more-advertised

[2026-02-16 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Car used in Akuregoda double murder found burnt in Baddegama - DailyNews

Snippet: Baddegama Police on Saturday (14) night discovered the motor car used by the gunmen in the double murder of a lawyer and his wife in Akuregoda, Thalangama. Officers found the vehicle burnt and abandoned on a side road in the Mulkada area of Agaliya, which leads towards Akuratiya.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/16/breaking-news/951944/car-used-in-akuregoda-double-murder-found-burnt-in-baddegama/

[2026-02-16 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: UB Finance partners John Keells CG Auto to deliver financing solutions for BYD vehicles - DailyNews

Snippet: UB Finance PLC (UBF), a subsidiary of Union Bank of Colombo PLC entered into a strategic partnership with John Keells CG Auto Pvt Ltd (JKCG Auto) the authorised distributor for BYD New Energy Vehicles in Sri Lanka to offer exclusive and attractive financing solutions for customers purchasing BYD’s latest electric and hybrid vehicle range.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/16/business/951677/ub-finance-partners-john-keells-cg-auto-to-deliver-financing-solutions-for-byd-vehicles/

[2026-02-16 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Cabinet OKs India’s first underwater road-cum-rail tunnel in Assam - DailyNews

Snippet: The Union Cabinet has approved infrastructure projects worth over Rs.31,000 crore, including construction of the country’s first road-cum-rail tunnel under the Brahmaputra in Assam.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/16/world/951896/cabinet-oks-indias-first-underwater-road-cum-rail-tunnel-in-assam/

[2026-02-16 01:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Did Hong Kong souvenir shop tread on IP rights with viral ‘MTR station’ wall?

Snippet: Wall featured signs nearly identical to ones found in rail stations before workers took down lettering

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3343644/did-hong-kong-souvenir-shop-tread-ip-rights-viral-mtr-station-wall

[2026-02-15 21:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong cyclist dies after crashing into kerb on notorious Bride’s Pool Road

Snippet: Rider, 49, sustained head injury and lost consciousness after hitting kerb on Bride’s Pool Road near Wang Chung Stream

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3343633/hong-kong-cyclist-dies-after-crashing-kerb-notorious-brides-pool-road

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why cooling is the new chips: China pivots to AI’s heat challenge

Snippet: Chinese manufacturers are moving aggressively into liquid-cooling technologies as hyperscalers expand data-centre infrastructure

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/article/3343582/china-moves-deeper-liquid-cooling-ai-data-centres-push-their-thermal-limits

[2026-02-15 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Coach driver arrested after vehicle crashes on Shenzhen Bay Bridge, injuring 17

Snippet: Bus ran into railings while heading to Hong Kong in slow lane of cross-border link

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3343618/15-injured-2-hong-kong-bound-coaches-collide-shenzhen-bay-bridge

[2026-02-15 18:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong aims to add facial recognition to public CCTVs this year: police chief

Snippet: Commissioner of Police Joe Chow says high-traffic and strategically located shopping centres will be prioritised

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3343616/hong-kong-aims-add-facial-recognition-public-cctv-year-police-chief

[2026-02-15 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Indonesians weigh peril and promise of Jakarta – the world’s most populous city

Snippet: Extreme heat, floods, pollution, congested traffic and a tough job market are some of the major challenges faced by the city’s residents

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3343360/indonesians-weigh-peril-and-promise-life-jakarta-world-most-populous-city

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong to fully review plans for bus seat belt rules before relaunch: minister

Snippet: Transport chief vows to ‘conduct a fresh and comprehensive review and widely consult the community’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3343610/hong-kong-fully-review-plans-bus-seat-belt-rules-relaunch-mable-chan

[2026-02-15 15:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Daily News

Title: Suspected car in Akuregoda double murder found - DailyNews

Snippet: Investigations into the brutal killing of lawyer Buddhika Mallawarachchi and his wife have taken a critical turn.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/15/local/951496/suspected-car-in-akuregoda-double-murder-found/

[2026-02-15 14:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Taxi driver, 79, arrested after elderly woman knocked down in Hong Kong

Snippet: Police officers arrest cabby on suspicion of dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm, with woman taken to hospital for treatment

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3343606/taxi-driver-79-arrested-over-knocking-down-elderly-woman-north-point

[2026-02-15 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: cybersecurity

Snippet: Technology Telegram dismisses Russian claim that foreign spies can read soldiers’ messages Tech Features [Tech Thoughts] Discord’s ‘Teen-by-Default’ settings are a mixed bag for users Feb 15, 2026 9:00 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Technology Singapore says cyber espionage group targeted telco infrastructure Feb 9, 2026 2:10 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Technology Coupang confirms personal data of 165,000 more South Korean users leaked

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/cybersecurity/

[2026-02-14 23:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong users warned of heavier mega bridge traffic as Zhuhai link suspended

Snippet: A temporary link bridge in Zhuhai will be closed for repairs from Sunday until further notice

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3343592/hong-kong-users-warned-heavier-mega-bridge-traffic-zhuhai-link-suspended

[2026-02-14 15:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong police probe death of man, 80, allegedly knocked down by taxi driver

Snippet: Cab driver arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving causing death after allegedly knocking down elderly man near Ngau Tau Kok Road

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3343561/hong-kong-police-probe-death-man-80-allegedly-knocked-down-taxi-driver

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan explores German silent cargo gliders to resupply remote islands

Snippet: The HADIS system can deliver cargo of up to 500kg over a range of 120km and safeguard transport aircraft during resupply operations

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3343528/can-german-stealth-cargo-gliders-boost-japans-remote-island-defence-and-logistics

[2026-02-14 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Special security plan for India-Pakistan T20 match tomorrow - DailyNews

Snippet: A special traffic plan and special security arrangements are being implemented for the Twenty20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan which is scheduled to be held on Sunday, February 15 at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/14/breaking-news/951294/special-security-plan-for-india-pakistan-t20-match-tomorrow/

[2026-02-14 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Invisible danger lurking inside vehicle cabins - DailyNews

Snippet: Road traffic accidents have quietly become one of Sri Lanka’s most persistent and costly public safety crises. While speeding, reckless overtaking, alcohol use and poor road conditions dominate public debate, a far less visible but increasingly dangerous factor is receiving little attention: the air we breathe inside vehicle cabins.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/14/features/951168/invisible-danger-lurking-inside-vehicle-cabins/

[2026-02-14 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ICAO reinforces support for aviation development in Sri Lanka - DailyNews

Snippet: On 13th February, a significant meeting was held at the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL), chaired by the Regional Director of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Asia and Pacific Region, Tao Ma.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/14/local/951118/icao-reinforces-support-for-aviation-development-in-sri-lanka/