[2026-02-03 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Raiders descending from the sky - DailyNews

Snippet: All of us have watched movies that show soldiers parachuting into battle. Other films depict Special Forces storming buildings, landing by helicopter or “fast roping” from a helicopter into urban targets. Success in real life is achieved with sacrifice, planning and intense training. The failure of Operation Eagle Claw in April 1980 (the failed rescue of American hostages in Iran) highlighted the need for a specific US Army aviation unit dedicated to supporting special operations.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/03/general-opinion/944360/raiders-descending-from-the-sky/

[2026-02-03 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: AA Japan opens first office in Sri Lanka - DailyNews

Snippet: AA Japan (Private) Limited has opened its first office in Sri Lanka in January 2026, bringing three decades of experience in the Japanese used vehicle export business directly to the Sri Lankan market.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/03/business/944310/aa-japan-opens-first-office-in-sri-lanka/

[2026-02-03 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Govt will provide land ownership to estate workers - Deputy Minister - DailyNews

Snippet: Plantation and Community Infrastructure Deputy Minister Sundaralingam Pradeep said that steps will be taken to provide land ownership to estate workers under the National People’s Power Government in the future.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/03/local/944328/govt-will-provide-land-ownership-to-estate-workers-deputy-minister/

[2026-02-03 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Exposition of Sacred Relics brought from India at Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple - DailyNews

Snippet: A special traffic management plan with heightened security has been announced by the Sri Lanka Police in view of the exposition of Sacred Relics brought from India which is scheduled to take place from February 05 to 11, 2026 at the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/03/local/944559/exposition-of-sacred-relics-brought-from-india-at-hunupitiya-gangaramaya-temple/

[2026-02-03 04:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Россия возобновила удары по украинской энергетике

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/ru/rossia-vozobnovila-udary-po-ukrainskoj-energetike-v-germanii-ostanovilsa-obsestvennyj-transport/video-75776745

[2026-02-03 03:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Auto spalinowe czy elektryczne: kiedy robi się taniej?

Snippet: Osoby, które ładowały samochód elektryczny klasy średniej lub wyższej w domu, miały około 56 procent niższe koszty eksploatacji w porównaniu do pojazdów benzynowych – ogłosił w poniedziałek (02.02.2026) portal porównawczy Verivox. „W porównaniu do pojazdów na olej napędowy koszty były o około 30 procent niższe”, jak zaznaczają eksperci portalu.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pl/auto-spalinowe-czy-elektryczne-kiedy-robi-si%C4%99-taniej/a-75775030

[2026-02-02 22:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Njemačka: kupovina u online-supermarketima sve popularnija

Snippet: Jochen Kapp iz Dürena otvara vrata i preuzima robu. Nakon otprilike 30 sekundi on je završio kupovinu. Ono što mu je trebalo, naručio je iz online-supermarketa. On i njegova supruga, zbog svojih zdravstvenih prilika, izuzetno cijene uslugu dostave koje nude ti supermarketi. "Oboje smo osobe s invaliditetom, nemamo auto i rado naručujemo stvari koje su za nas preteške da bi ih nosili, poput vode ili drugih proizvoda."

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/hr/njema%C4%8Dka-kupovina-u-online-supermarketima-sve-popularnija/a-75768530

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

Source: ProPublica

Title: FAA Warns Airlines About Safety Risks From Rocket Launches, Urges “Extreme Caution”

Snippet: The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a sharp warning that rocket launches could “significantly reduce safety” for airplanes, urging pilots to prepare for the possibility that “catastrophic failures” could create dangerous debris fields.

Read full article: https://www.propublica.org/article/faa-safety-warning-spacex-starship-explosions-airlines

[2026-02-02 19:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Online payment facilities introduced for UDA clients under national digitalization drive - DailyNews

Snippet: Online payment facilities were introduced today (02) for clients of the Urban Development Authority (UDA) as part of the government’s national digitalization programme, with the launch held at the Peliyagoda Manning General Market Complex under the patronage of Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development Bimal Rathnayake.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/02/local/944118/online-payment-facilities-introduced-for-uda-clients-under-national-digitalization-drive/

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese EV makers’ shares skid as sales slide after tax incentive ends

Snippet: Shares in Hong Kong-listed BYD, Xpeng, Li Auto and Nio plummet as tepid January sales underline pessimistic forecasts for the year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3342066/chinese-ev-makers-shares-skid-sales-slide-after-tax-incentive-ends

[2026-02-02 14:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Hyundai не воспользовалась правом на выкуп завода в России

Snippet: Южнокорейская компания Hyundai Motor в понедельник, 2 февраля, сообщила, что не воспользовалась правом на обратный выкуп своего бывшего завода в Санкт-Петербурге. Причиной стала продолжающаяся война в Украине, писало в декабре агентство Reuters со ссылкой на источники в компании.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/ru/hyundai-ne-vospolzovalas-pravom-na-vykup-svoego-byvsego-zavoda-v-rossii/a-75755585

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong pin Asian cycling medal hopes on Lee, as coach waits for contract news

Snippet: Ceci Lee will lead city’s challenge at Asian Road Cycling Championships in Saudi Arabia. Head coach Herve Dagorne’s contract close to ending

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3341930/hong-kong-target-twin-asian-medal-haul-head-coach-dagorne-waits-contract-news

[2026-02-02 10:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Malaysia rushes to plug leaks as Sabah’s subsidised fuel flows to Philippines

Snippet: The Malaysian state’s proximity to southern islands in the Philippines has made enforcement against fuel smugglers difficult

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3341920/malaysia-loses-millions-subsidised-fisher-fuel-flows-philippines

[2026-02-02 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Bus fares will have to be increased due to traffic diesel burn - Gemunu - DailyNews

Snippet: Despite a slight decrease in fuel prices, the Chairman of the Private Bus Owners Association, Gemunu Wijeratne, says that private bus fares will have to be increased in the future.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/02/breaking-news/943917/bus-fares-will-have-to-be-increased-due-to-traffic-diesel-burn-gemunu/

[2026-02-02 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Daily News

Title: Ideas worth protecting - DailyNews

Snippet: Don Hema Gunasekara has spent nearly five decades working at the frontier of telecommunications. Satellite systems. Wireless infrastructure. All that now remains the instrumental scaffolding that keeps the modern world upright. He holds more than 130 active US patents, a number that sounds abstract until you realise each one began, as he puts it, “with a small irritation about how something wasn’t working well enough.”

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/02/general-opinion/943733/ideas-worth-protecting/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Agro Multi Cultivation signs MoU - DailyNews

Snippet: Agro Multi Cultivation (AMC), a member of the DEO GROUP and Safe Foods Solution signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on January 26, at the AMC Head Office, Lauries Road, Bambalapitiya, Colombo 04.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/02/business/943636/agro-multi-cultivation-signs-mou/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Hyundai-Aban Auto ignites football fever with FIFA World Cup test drive promotion - DailyNews

Snippet: Hyundai-Abans Auto is bringing the excitement of world-class football closer to home with a promotion that gives Sri Lankans a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the FIFA World Cup live in the United States.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/02/business/943649/hyundai-aban-auto-ignites-football-fever-with-fifa-world-cup-test-drive-promotion/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: SL Permanent Mission in Geneva continues to mobilise disaster relief assistance - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lankans living in Switzerland joined with the Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka to provide essential supplies following the devastating impact of Cyclone Ditwah. A consignment of disaster relief items including high pressure cleaners, kitchen utensil sets, sanitary items, cleaning items, baby care products, school bags, clothes etc. was air-lifted with the support extended by AERO Logistics in Zurich for immediate transport to the Disaster Management Centre in Colombo, on January 11.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/02/local/943865/sl-permanent-mission-in-geneva-continues-to-mobilise-disaster-relief-assistance/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Bus driver’s quick thinking, skill averts accident on hill country road - DailyNews

Snippet: A Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus driver in the Walapone area averted a major catastrophe yesterday as his quick action prevented a bus carrying around 40 passengers plunging down a 50-feet precipice after the vehicle developed a mechanical failure.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/02/local/943791/bus-drivers-quick-thinking-skill-averts-accident-on-hill-country-road/

[2026-02-02 05:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: India sets record budget for infrastructure, defense

Snippet: India is set to spend a record amount on infrastructure and defense, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told parliament on Sunday.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/india-sets-record-budget-for-infrastructure-defense/a-75753459

[2026-02-01 19:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong road accident scam reports double to over 70 in a week: Chris Tang

Snippet: Some incidents involved minor bumps or even no collision, with the largest claim exceeding HK$800,000, police say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3341990/hong-kong-road-accident-scam-reports-double-over-70-week-chris-tang

[2026-02-01 19:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Njemačka: kupovina u online-supermarketima sve popularnija

Snippet: Jochen Kapp iz Dürena otvara vrata i preuzima robu. Nakon otprilike 30 sekundi on je završio kupovinu. Ono što mu je trebalo, naručio je iz online-supermarketa. On i njegova supruga, zbog svojih zdravstvenih prilika, izuzetno cijene uslugu dostave koje nude ti supermarketi. "Oboje smo invalidi, ne posjedujemo auto i rado naručujemo stvari koje su za nas preteške da bi ih nosili, poput vode ili drugih proizvoda."

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/bs/njema%C4%8Dka-kupovina-u-online-supermarketima-sve-popularnija/a-75746232

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Saudi Arabia set to redraw economic road map as megaprojects scale down

Snippet: A plunge in construction deals and the postponement of the 2029 Asian Winter Games have cast doubts on Riyadh’s Vision 2030

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3341914/saudi-arabia-set-redraw-economic-road-map-megaprojects-scale-down

[2026-02-01 18:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Technical issue’ forces Hong Kong-bound Cathay flight to return to Kaohsiung

Snippet: Flight CX449 returns to Taiwanese city on Sunday morning shortly after take-off, with passengers rebooked onto other flights

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3341988/technical-issue-forces-hong-kong-bound-cathay-flight-return-kaohsiung

[2026-02-01 18:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Capital Airlines launches direct flights between Beijing and Colombo - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s aviation sector marked a significant milestone on Saturday (31) afternoon as Beijing Capital Airlines officially inaugurated its direct flight service between Beijing Daxing International Airport and Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/01/local/943477/capital-airlines-launches-direct-flights-between-beijing-and-colombo/

[2026-02-01 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Frost in 20 seconds: can this supercooling tech give China an edge in AI race?

Snippet: Liquid cooling system powered by science could fuel critical infrastructure, offsetting soaring energy consumption and cooling demands

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3341756/frost-20-seconds-can-supercooling-tech-give-china-edge-ai-race

[2026-02-01 06:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Ekspertka: armie Europy jeszcze przez lata zależne USA

Snippet: Europa potrzebuje, według ekspertki Jany Puglierin, kilku lat, aby stać się militarnie niezależna od USA. „Co najmniej pięć lat, a w obszarach takich jak wywiad, monitorowanie czy satelity może nawet dekadę lub dłużej” – powiedziała w wywiadzie dla gazet grupy medialnej Funke. Chodzi zwłaszcza o „strategiczne kluczowe obszary, których europejskie armie dotychczas nie posiadają”; chodzi tu o wywiad, wykrywanie celów, zintegrowana obrona powietrzna czy transport strategiczny.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pl/ekspertka-armie-europy-jeszcze-przez-lata-zale%C5%BCne-usa/a-75739490

[2026-02-01 04:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: CPC reduces Diesel and Petrol prices from midnight - DailyNews

Snippet: The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced a downward revision of fuel prices, effective from midnight. The price adjustment primarily benefits consumers of Auto Diesel and Petrol.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/31/local/943422/cpc-reduces-diesel-and-petrol-prices-from-midnight/

[2026-01-31 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s PLA tightens fuel rules as US investigates cause of twin air crashes

Snippet: New regulations aim to improve oversight and transparency to ensure its supplies are properly accounted for and improve combat readiness

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3341934/chinas-military-tightens-fuel-supply-rules-us-investigates-cause-twin-air-crashes

[2026-01-31 22:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Health Minister inaugurates development projects at Pimbura Base Hospital - DailyNews

Snippet: The Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, yesterday (30) inaugurated a series of infrastructure development projects at the Pimbura Base Hospital in Agalawatte, Kalutara.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/31/local/943415/health-minister-inaugurates-development-projects-at-pimbura-base-hospital/

[2026-01-31 18:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Spor oko eksploatacije litijuma se nastavlja

Snippet: Litijum za 500.000 ili čak milion baterija za električne automobile godišnje. Ne negde u Južnoj Americi ili Aziji, već u zemlji Evropske unije – Portugaliji, praktično pred vratima sopstvene auto-industrije. Navodno najveće evropsko nalazište litijuma nalazi se u regiji Traš-oš-Monteš na severu Portugalije.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/sr/spor-oko-eksploatacije-litijuma-se-nastavlja/a-75677123

[2026-01-31 12:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Set-jetting to Singapore: how K-pop is driving new tourism push

Snippet: Ticket sales for K-pop events in Singapore increased by about 250 per cent between 2022 and 2024

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3341916/all-singapore-k-pops-stage-new-tourism-push

[2026-01-31 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Over 60% of bus drivers using narcotics at the wheel - Minister - DailyNews

Snippet: More than 60 percent of bus drivers engaged in passenger transport services on several short-distance routes in Colombo and its suburban areas are driving under the influence of narcotics, Transport, Highways and Urban Development Minister Bimal Ratnayake said yesterday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/31/breaking-news/943293/over-60-of-bus-drivers-using-narcotics-at-the-wheel-minister/

[2026-01-31 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Special traffic plan for Gangaramaya Nawam Maha Perahera on January 31, February 1 - DailyNews

Snippet: A special traffic plan will be implemented by the Police during the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo in view of the annual Nawam Maha Perahera which will be held on January 31 and February 1.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/31/local/943122/special-traffic-plan-for-gangaramaya-nawam-maha-perahera-on-january-31-february-1/

[2026-01-31 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Montana National Guard medical, engineering team here to assist recovery - DailyNews

Snippet: The US Embassy in Sri Lanka welcomed a team of engineers and medical professionals from the Montana National Guard as they engaged with counterparts from Sri Lanka’s Disaster Management Centre (DMC) and other Government agencies to assess damage to health facilities and critical infrastructure following Cyclone Ditwah.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/31/local/943263/montana-national-guard-medical-engineering-team-here-to-assist-recovery/

[2026-01-31 01:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong shelves cross-border levy plan, marks second policy U-turn in a day

Snippet: Proposal was part of city government’s efforts to deal with HK$87.2 billion budget deficit

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3341888/hong-kong-shelves-cross-border-levy-plan-marks-second-policy-u-turn-day

[2026-01-31 01:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Five-star event driving Hong Kong show jumping to greater heights, top rider says

Snippet: Longines Hong Kong International Horse Show gets under way at AsiaWorld-Expo, with city’s young riders learning from the best

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3341886/five-star-event-driving-hong-kong-show-jumping-greater-heights-leading-rider-says

[2026-01-30 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China tech giants ByteDance and Alibaba to ramp up AI infrastructure efforts

Snippet: The two firms’ actions are poised to further intensify the global AI arms race

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3341863/china-tech-giants-bytedance-and-alibaba-ramp-ai-infrastructure-efforts

[2026-01-30 20:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Ukraine at war: Battered by Russia and winter but unbending

Snippet: Massive Russian drone and missile attacks on infrastructure and cities, 20 hours or more each day without water, electricity, and at times even heat, and outside temperatures of -15 Celsius (5 Fahrenheit): This is what many Ukrainians are being forced to endure this winter.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-at-war-battered-by-russia-and-winter-but-unbending/a-75720202

[2026-01-30 19:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong to repeal bus seat belt rules over ‘deficiencies’ in law

Snippet: Law only applies to new buses registered from Sunday, the day the seat belt rule took effect

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3341828/hong-kong-suspend-bus-seat-belt-rules-over-law-deficiencies

[2026-01-30 19:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Ministry clarifies removal of AASL Chairman - DailyNews

Snippet: The Ministry of Ports and Civil Aviation has dismissed recent media reports claiming that the former Chairman of Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd (AASL), Air Chief Marshal (Retd.) Harsha Abeywickrama, was removed due to a disagreement involving a Buddhist prelate.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/30/local/943054/ministry-clarifies-removal-of-aasl-chairman/

[2026-01-30 18:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Does driver's torture claim vs Michelle Dee, Rhian Ramos, Samantha Panlilio add up?

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/people/actors/driver-complaint-michelle-dee-rhian-ramos-samantha-panlilio/

[2026-01-30 18:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Mission accomplished? What the ICI did — and missed

Snippet: MANILA, Philippines – There’s a plan to dissolve the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), the body tasked with investigating corruption in flood control and other infrastructure projects in the past decade.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/video-ici-accomplishments-misses-review-2025/

[2026-01-30 17:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong police probe 58 million yen theft at currency exchange shop

Snippet: Two men escape in vehicle after alleged robbery at shop near 272 Des Voeux Road Central in Sheung Wan

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3341792/hong-kong-police-probe-theft-58-million-japanese-yen-currency-exchange-shop

[2026-01-30 16:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Agreement signed to raise estate workers’ daily wage to Rs. 1,750 in historic move - DailyNews

Snippet: An agreement to increase the daily wages of estate workers was signed today (30) at the Ministry of Plantations and Community Infrastructure, between the Ministry of Plantations and Community Infrastructure, the Ministry of Labor, and regional plantation companies.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/30/local/943000/agreement-signed-to-raise-estate-workers-daily-wage-to-rs-1750-in-historic-move/

[2026-01-30 15:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How Tesla’s AI shift is prompting Chinese rivals to expand tech offerings

Snippet: As Tesla diversifies into humanoid robots and self-driving cars, its Chinese competitors are also moving into flying cars, robots and chips

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3341771/how-teslas-ai-shift-prompting-chinese-wannabes-expand-tech-offerings

[2026-01-30 15:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: More seat belt confusion: does the new law cover all public buses in Hong Kong?

Snippet: Ex-legislator who was part of committee that scrutinised proposed law says rule should only apply on buses newly registered from January 25

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3341770/more-seat-belt-confusion-does-new-law-cover-all-public-buses-hong-kong

[2026-01-30 14:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Special traffic plan in Colombo for 78th Independence Day celebrations and rehearsals - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka Police have announced a temporary traffic management plan around Independence Square in Colombo to facilitate the 78th National Independence Day celebrations and a series of rehearsal events leading up to the main ceremony.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/30/breaking-news/942914/special-traffic-plan-in-colombo-for-78th-independence-day-celebrations-and-rehearsals/

[2026-01-30 13:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why was America’s top spy present at FBI raid on election facility?

Snippet: DNI’s Tulsi Gabbard raises eyebrows as her team defends her presence as vital for ‘identifying vulnerabilities in our critical infrastructure’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3341758/why-was-americas-top-spy-present-fbi-raid-georgia-election-facility

[2026-01-30 08:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Man posing as FBI agent tries to free Luigi Mangione

Snippet: Armed with a barbecue fork and a pizza cutter, Mark Anderson was arrested after presenting a driving licence as federal credentials

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