[2026-02-10 20:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 30 people evacuated at Hong Kong airport after fire breaks out

Snippet: Two teams of firefighters called to scene after fire breaks out in a switch room

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3343071/30-people-evacuated-hong-kong-airport-after-fire-breaks-out

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 6-year-old Indonesian girl killed in Singapore accident laid to rest

Snippet: Sheyna Lashira Smaradiani was killed on Friday after a car struck her and her mother during a family holiday in Singapore

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3343057/6-year-old-indonesian-girl-killed-singapore-accident-laid-rest-jakarta-hometown

[2026-02-10 19:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Cuban fuel crisis disrupts tourism from Canada

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/cuban-fuel-crisis-disrupts-tourism-from-canada/video-75888371

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysian police face off with Singapore car driving wrong way at checkpoint

Snippet: The encounter at Johor Bahru land checkpoint also saw another officer hit the car’s bonnet with a traffic cone to stop the errant motorist

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3343044/malaysian-police-draw-gun-stand-singapore-car-driving-wrong-way-checkpoint

[2026-02-10 18:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s Li Ka Shing Foundation gifts 5,000 Disneyland tickets to domestic helpers

Snippet: Expanded charity scheme will treat workers from six nations to free day at the theme park with meals and transport covered

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3343037/hong-kongs-li-ka-shing-foundation-gifts-5000-disneyland-tickets-domestic-helpers

[2026-02-10 16:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Cuba warns airlines it’s almost out of fuel as US blockade tightens chokehold

Snippet: Air Canada suspends Cuba flights as Havana warns it can no longer guarantee refuelling for international carriers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3343015/cuba-warns-airlines-its-almost-out-fuel-us-blockade-deepens-crisis

[2026-02-10 15:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Youth killed as Police open fire on fleeing van in Jaffna - DailyNews

Snippet: A 17-year-old youth from Vadukottai has died after police opened fire on a vehicle during a pursuit in the Kayts police division this morning (10).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/10/local/948566/youth-killed-as-police-open-fire-on-fleeing-van-in-jaffna/

[2026-02-10 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Exclusive | CATL’s new innovation expands EV battery horizons in untapped cold regions

Snippet: The Chinese giant pulls an ace from its sleeve amid fierce EV competition by bringing sodium-ion batteries to the mass-produced car market

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-evs/article/3342907/catls-new-innovation-expands-ev-battery-horizons-untapped-cold-regions

[2026-02-10 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China becomes Brazil’s biggest vehicle exporter in January, surpassing Argentina

Snippet: The shift ends more than three decades of Argentine dominance, built on Mercosur rules and geographic proximity to Brazil’s car dealers

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3342980/china-becomes-brazils-biggest-vehicle-exporter-january-surpassing-argentina

[2026-02-10 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Bus owners risk losing route permit if drivers, conductors are on drugs - DailyNews

Snippet: Authorities will take tough action against public transport drivers and conductors using narcotics, implementing measures that include the cancellation of route permits and driving licences, Transport, Highways and Urban Development Minister Bimal Ratnayake said yesterday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/10/breaking-news/948427/bus-owners-risk-losing-route-permit-if-drivers-conductors-are-on-drugs/

[2026-02-10 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Vehicle imports slowing down - DailyNews

Snippet: Following the relaxation of import bans in 2025, the initial massive wave of vehicle imports is slowing down due to heavy buying, new laws and market saturation, Customs Director General Seevali Arukgoda said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/10/local/948466/vehicle-imports-slowing-down/

[2026-02-10 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Education and Transport Ministries discuss regulation of school transport - DailyNews

Snippet: A discussion on the draft regulations to regulate school student transport services and any new proposals which should be incorporated, took place yesterday between Education and Transport ministry officers.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/10/local/948368/education-and-transport-ministries-discuss-regulation-of-school-transport/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Govt to regulate three-wheelers, school vans and office buses - DailyNews

Snippet: Transport and Highways Deputy Minister Dr. Prasanna Gunasena says that immediate steps will be taken to suspend the semi-luxury bus service.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/10/local/948286/govt-to-regulate-three-wheelers-school-vans-and-office-buses/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: The case for renewables - DailyNews

Snippet: Affordable energy is a necessity, not a luxury. For Sri Lanka, it is particularly critical, as the country spends billions of rupees each year on fuel imports, while ordinary consumers continue to bear the burden of high electricity costs. In this context, the Renewable Energy Resources Development Plan 2025–2030, approved as a key Cabinet decision last week, is both timely and commendable.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/10/editorial/948061/the-case-for-renewables/

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

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Have Sony and Honda made the car of the future?

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Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/have-sony-and-honda-already-made-the-car-of-the-future/video-75603657

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong police raid lawyer’s office in probe of ‘crash-for-cash’ scams

Snippet: Raid comes as police investigate more than 100 suspicious cases involving claims for compensation over minor or non-existent traffic accidents

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3342968/hong-kong-police-raid-lawyers-office-probe-crash-cash-scams

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong Airlines plane issues mayday call amid runway closure in Taipei

Snippet: Debris on runway forced three aircraft to circle above Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport while alerting ground control to fuel concerns

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3342961/hong-kong-airlines-plane-issues-mayday-call-amid-runway-closure-taipei

[2026-02-09 23:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: The Kiel Canal - Efficient but Expensive

Snippet: The infrastructure of the Kiel Canal is a much-discussed topic. As is the case in Germany with roads, bridges and railway tracks, cost-cutting measures are also impacting waterways.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/the-kiel-canal-efficient-but-expensive/a-75504057

[2026-02-09 22:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Seoul tightens migrant language screening over safety concerns

Snippet: A rise in worksite accidents involving poor comprehension of safety instructions is driving the shift as South Korea increasingly relies on foreign labour

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3342947/seoul-tightens-migrant-language-screening-over-safety-concerns

[2026-02-09 21:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Spain: Rail strike begins as drivers protest safety failures

Snippet: Spanish train services were disrupted on Monday as drivers launched a three-day strike over safety concerns.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/spain-rail-strike-begins-as-drivers-protest-safety-failures/a-75871995

[2026-02-09 19:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: RDC : l’amitié apaise les blessures des déplacés à Butembo

Snippet: Dans l’est de la République démocratique du Congo, de nouvelles vagues de déplacés internes affluent depuis le début de l’année dans la ville de Butembo, dans la province du Nord-Kivu. Ces personnes fuient leurs localités à la suite des attaques menées par les rebelles des Forces démocratiques alliées, les ADF, dans le territoire de Lubero.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/fr/rdc-amiti%C3%A9-apaise-blessures-des-d%C3%A9plac%C3%A9s-butembo/a-75862090

[2026-02-09 17:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong authorities considering options for fourth harbour crossing

Snippet: Lawmakers say another cross-harbour tunnel is necessary to alleviate persistent congestion in three existing ones and aid future development

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3342893/hong-kong-authorities-considering-options-fourth-harbour-crossing

[2026-02-09 17:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Singapore says cyber espionage group targeted telco infrastructure

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/technology/cyberespionage-group-target-singapore-telecoms-infrastructure/

[2026-02-09 17:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Internet infrastructure

Snippet: Technology Mississippi holds hearing on xAI data center amid environmental lawsuit threat 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 Tech Features Digital independence: Europe wants to end its reliance on US internet technology Jan 25, 2026 10:00 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Technology Bezos’ Blue Origin to deploy thousands of satellites for new

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/internet-infrastructure/

[2026-02-09 16:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: China's Belt and Road meets its security test in Pakistan - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/02/chinas-belt-and-road-meets-its-security-test-in-pakistan/

[2026-02-09 15:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Three dead, two injured in Amithirigala car, bike crash - DailyNews

Snippet: A fatal road accident was reported in Amithirigala, within the Ruwanwella Police Division, resulting in three deaths and two injuries, according to the Sri Lanka Police. Police said the accident occurred when a car travelling from

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/09/local/947687/three-dead-two-injured-in-amithirigala-car-bike-crash/

[2026-02-09 15:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong police arrest truck driver over fatal collision

Snippet: Police say victim, 65, was pushing trolley loaded with cardboard when she was struck by vehicle on Kwun Tong Road

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3342874/woman-65-trolley-fatally-hit-goods-truck-hong-kong

[2026-02-09 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Traffic fines now payable online islandwide - DailyNews

Snippet: Drivers now have the ability to instantly pay traffic fines (Spot fines) from anywhere in the island through the online payment facility and get their driving licenses back. For this, the ‘GovPAY’ digital traffic fine payment system has been successfully completed to operate throughout Sri Lanka.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/09/business/947411/traffic-fines-now-payable-online-islandwide/

[2026-02-09 06:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Nineteen women appointed as SLTB bus conductors - DailyNews

Snippet: Nineteen women were appointed as conductors to the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) on Friday, marking a first for the Government operated public transport and a milestone in efforts to expand women’s participation in the sector.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/09/local/947654/nineteen-women-appointed-as-sltb-bus-conductors/

[2026-02-09 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SLICGL official Insurance Partner for Lanka Ride 2026 - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Ltd. (SLICGL), Sri Lanka’s No. 1 motor insurance provider and most trusted general insurer, partnered Lanka Ride 2026, the islandwide cycling tour, as the Official Insurance Partner. The partnership reinforced SLICGL’s leadership in risk protection and commitment to advance national sporting excellence.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/09/business/947448/slicgl-official-insurance-partner-for-lanka-ride-2026/

[2026-02-09 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong cyclists ‘not proud of themselves’ after missed medal opportunity

Snippet: City squad finish Asian Road Cycling Championships women’s road race empty-handed after missing pivotal breakaway

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3342849/hong-kong-cyclists-not-proud-themselves-after-missed-medal-opportunity

[2026-02-09 00:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: New rail routes to mainland China nearly sold out ahead of Lunar New Year

Snippet: All classes of tickets from Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Station to 14 of 16 new mainland stops fully booked from Friday through next Sunday

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3342847/new-rail-routes-mainland-china-nearly-sold-out-ahead-lunar-new-year

[2026-02-08 19:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Bribery Commission probes alleged corruption in Ambuluwawa - DailyNews

Snippet: The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption has commenced investigations into the awarding of a cable car project by the Ambuluwawa Dissanayake Mudiyanselage Jayaratne Religious Centre and Biodiversity Complex Trust Fund, established by an Act passed by the Parliament of Sri Lanka, in violation of the tender procedure and the granting of permission for it by the Central Environmental Authority without following the due procedure.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/08/local/947248/bribery-commission-probes-alleged-corruption-in-ambuluwawa/

[2026-02-08 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: AutoFlight unveils world’s largest flying car as China races to lead the skies

Snippet: CATL-backed AutoFlight debuts Matrix, targeting global expansion, as Beijing moves to set standards for domestic eVTOL makers and operators

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3342801/autoflight-unveils-worlds-largest-flying-car-china-races-lead-low-altitude-economy

[2026-02-08 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As China intensifies offshore tax hunt, exporters struggle with compliance

Snippet: Beijing leverages big data and global info exchange to chase undeclared overseas wealth, with fiscal needs seen driving the push, forcing compliance across sectors

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3342697/china-intensifies-offshore-tax-hunt-exporters-struggle-compliance

[2026-02-08 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Editorial | Furry friends in restaurants a big step towards a pet-friendly Hong Kong

Snippet: The relaxation of public transport and dining rules acknowledges the social value of pets in a crowded city like Hong Kong

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3342622/furry-friends-restaurants-big-step-towards-pet-friendly-hong-kong

[2026-02-08 08:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Syria and Saudi Arabia sign major investment package

Snippet: Syria's new government and Saudi Arabia on Saturday announced a major investment package dealing with energy, telecommunications, aviation and real estate.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/syria-and-saudi-arabia-sign-major-investment-package/a-75857509

[2026-02-08 04:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Italian police probe 'sabotage' on rail lines to Olympics

Snippet: Italy's Transport Ministry on Saturday said that rail infrastructure in northern Italy had been the target of sabotage, which ultimately impacted journeys to day one of Milan Cortina Winter Olympic Games.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/italian-police-probe-sabotage-on-rail-lines-to-olympics/a-75855549

[2026-02-08 01:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Fatal floods strike Spain and Portugal, thousands evacuating

Snippet: Both countries have issued warnings over the potential fresh floods, after inundations blocked hundreds of roads and disrupted trains

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3342787/fatal-floods-strike-spain-and-portugal-thousands-evacuating

[2026-02-08 01:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Public bus driver makes detour to take child to hospital in Hong Kong

Snippet: Citybus driver was travelling along Tolo Highway when passenger noticed child was unwell and sought help

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3342785/public-bus-driver-makes-detour-take-child-hospital-hong-kong

[2026-02-08 01:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: My Take | Bus seat belt law not at the end of the road despite fiasco of the first attempt

Snippet: Legal blunder that saw legislation repealed is a blessing in disguise. Problems faced by passengers need to be considered and the policy improved

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/article/3342782/bus-seat-belt-law-not-end-road-despite-fiasco-first-attempt

[2026-02-07 22:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong claim ‘incredible, beautiful’ gold at Asian Road Cycling Championships

Snippet: City team beat favourites Kazakhstan to claim victory in mixed relay time trial for first continental title since 2018

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3342773/hong-kong-claim-incredible-beautiful-gold-medal-asian-road-cycling-championships

[2026-02-07 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Chinese scientists made petrol building blocks with CO2, water and sunlight

Snippet: A solar-powered process that mimics photosynthesis in plants could be used to produce valuable resources such as fuel, researchers say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3342716/how-chinese-scientists-made-petrol-building-blocks-co2-water-and-sunlight

[2026-02-07 18:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Thailand: collapsed construction crane led to rail disaster

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Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/thailand-collapsed-construction-crane-led-to-rail-disaster/video-75506193

[2026-02-07 14:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Cuba adopts measures to confront energy crisis - DailyNews

Snippet: The Cuban government on Friday announced a series of emergency measures as the island prepares for severe fuel shortages due to increased pressure from the United States.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/07/breaking-news/947152/cuba-adopts-measures-to-confront-energy-crisis/

[2026-02-07 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Navy readies for annual Kachchativu feast - DailyNews

Snippet: The annual feast of St. Antony’s Shrine on the Kachchativu Island in Jaffna will take place on February 26, 27 and 28. The Sri Lanka Navy is currently working in full swing to establish infrastructure and facilities for the convenience of devotees.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/07/local/947048/navy-readies-for-annual-kachchativu-feast/

[2026-02-07 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Father and son die in motorcycle mishap - DailyNews

Snippet: Father and son died in an accident that took place on Thursday (05) night near the Nugaduwa traffic lights in Akmeemana.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/07/local/946865/father-and-son-die-in-motorcycle-mishap/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tesla launches China AI training centre as self-driving race accelerates

Snippet: US EV giant opens hub to advance its Full Self-Driving software, as Chinese carmakers step up their own L3 autonomous driving plans

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3342726/tesla-launches-china-ai-training-centre-self-driving-race-accelerates

[2026-02-07 01:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: COA flags P300-M road, bridge works by Discaya firm | The wRap

Snippet: Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/video/daily-wrap/february-6-2026/

[2026-02-06 21:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: President relaunches stalled Getambe flyover project - DailyNews

Snippet: Construction of the long-stalled Getambe Flyover in Kandy officially resumed this afternoon (06) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, marking a significant step in the government’s commitment to revitalizing critical infrastructure.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/06/local/946812/president-relaunches-stalled-getambe-flyover-project/