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

Source: Rappler

Title: flood

Snippet: Luzon Ex-rivals Marcos, Robredo reunite to address Naga City’s flood crisis Philippine News Mission accomplished? What the ICI did — and missed Jan 30, 2026 3:06 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Visayas Heavy rain, floods, landslides hit Northern Samar, prompt evacuations Jan 6, 2026 11:27 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Mindanao Heavy rain triggers first widespread flooding of 2026 in Cagayan de Oro Jan

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

[2026-01-30 15:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s ‘gold fever’ sparks scandal, tourist drought in Japan: 7 highlights

Snippet: From China’s ‘gold fever’ sparking scandal to a tourist drought, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3341759/chinas-canal-southeast-asia-nipah-virus-raises-concerns-scmps-7-highlights

[2026-01-30 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: The Great Unraveling - DailyNews

Snippet: Mark Carney’s speech at Davos 2026 was hailed by many in the audience but his warning was not a prediction of a distant future; it is a description of our present reality. The post-Cold War ‘World Order’ is being replaced by a system of intensifying great power rivalry. The United States is pursuing its interests with a stark, transactional logic, forcing every nation to respond to a challenging question: Whose favor will you compete for?

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/30/general-opinion/942530/the-great-unraveling/

[2026-01-30 05:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump says Putin agreed to not fire on Ukraine’s freezing capital for a week

Snippet: Amid record-setting cold, the US president says he personally requested Russia halt energy strikes as peace talks prepare to resume

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3341743/trump-says-putin-agreed-not-attack-ukraines-freezing-capital-week

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Do Americans think China will overtake the US? The results are in

Snippet: Washington think tank takes the public’s temperature on global power and influence

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3341712/do-americans-think-china-will-overtake-us-results-survey-are

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: The HK Racing Postscript: who’s hot, who’s not and the best of January

Snippet: Zac Purton was at his brilliant best while Francis Lui, David Hayes and John Size had big hauls for the month

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3341697/hong-kong-racing-postscript-whos-hot-whos-not-and-best-january

[2026-01-29 18:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Taiwan in hot and heavy fight over $40 billion US arms deal - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/taiwan-in-hot-and-heavy-fight-over-40-billion-us-arms-deal/

[2026-01-29 14:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Mainly dry weather across the Island - DailyNews

Snippet: Mainly dry weather will prevail in the most parts of the island.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/29/local/942151/mainly-dry-weather-across-the-island/

[2026-01-29 02:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong | South China Morning Post

Snippet: When a typhoon hits Hong KongWhat happens when a typhoon hits Hong Kong? From the science behind a T10 signal to how the city copes, this story explores the anatomy of a storm and its impact on the city.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/weather/hong-kong

[2026-01-28 16:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Fashion Bug Brings Smiles Through Happy Bear Book Drive - DailyNews

Snippet: Fashion Bug has launched the third phase of its Happy Bear book donation programme, reaching out to students affected by the recent floods in the Naranwita, Gampola area. The initiative provided essential school supplies to children from families impacted by the adverse weather conditions, offering much-needed support for their education.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/23/business/941411/fashion-bug-brings-smiles-through-happy-bear-book-drive/

[2026-01-28 14:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Dry weather to continue with strong winds in several provinces - DailyNews

Snippet: Mainly dry weather will prevail in the most parts of the island.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/28/local/941349/dry-weather-to-continue-with-strong-winds-in-several-provinces/

[2026-01-28 13:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: Gunawardena of Dambana - DailyNews

Snippet: I remember a trip I made to Dambana with my friend Ariyapala Ratnayake about twenty years ago. The first place we went was Gurukumbura School. At first glance, the school—consisting of only a few classrooms—gave us the impression of being isolated and solitary, situated in the middle of a forest village.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/28/features/941064/gunawardena-of-dambana/

[2026-01-28 10:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why Japan’s public is ‘happy’ to see a Chinese tourist drought

Snippet: Travel operators say business has so far remained resilient, with strong demand from other parts of Asia, Europe and the US

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3341472/japanese-public-welcomes-chinese-tourist-drought-what-about-businesses

[2026-01-28 06:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Yevan David finishes fifth in Oceania Trophy round - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lankan motor racing super star Yevan David showed strong character with a top-five finish at Round Three of the Formula Regional Oceania Trophy 2026, held at Teretonga Park in New Zealand, as extreme weather conditions disrupted the race weekend.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/28/sports/940840/yevan-david-finishes-fifth-in-oceania-trophy-round/

[2026-01-28 00:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Record heat in Australia, as temperatures near 50 degrees Celsius

Snippet: Authorities urge caution as temperatures soar, fuelling out of control fires

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3341450/australia-swelters-temperatures-near-50-degrees-record-breaking-heatwave

[2026-01-27 16:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hundreds feared missing or dead in Mediterranean shipwrecks, UN says

Snippet: IOM investigates reports of vessels being impacted by bad weather after departing from Tunisia and Libya for Europe

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3341356/hundreds-feared-missing-or-dead-mediterranean-shipwrecks-un-says

[2026-01-27 00:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Ukraine war: How a Kyiv neighborhood endures the winter

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/ukrainians-endure-bitter-cold-in-the-fourth-winter-of-war/video-75660853

[2026-01-26 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China miniseries production team slammed for exposing infant to heavy rain during filming

Snippet: Boom in short-form screen productions brings exploitation of child actors who are forced to perform ‘violent’, sometimes adult, scenes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3340533/china-miniseries-production-team-slammed-exposing-infant-heavy-rain-during-filming

[2026-01-26 07:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: ‘Historic’ winter storm kills 11, grips US in Arctic cold

Snippet: More than 11,000 flights cancelled and a million homes and businesses left without power as temperatures plunge

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3341187/close-million-us-households-without-power-severe-winter-storm

[2026-01-26 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Russian strikes knock out heat in freezing Kyiv as peace talks continue - DailyNews

Snippet: Thousands of apartment buildings in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv remain without heating, electricity and water once again, after Russia launched hundreds of drones and missiles at Ukraine’s two largest cities early Saturday morning.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/26/world/939685/russian-strikes-knock-out-heat-in-freezing-kyiv-as-peace-talks-continue/

[2026-01-26 02:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Indonesian rescuers recover bodies after Java landslide, 72 still missing

Snippet: The landslide killed at least 25, as authorities warn coming rain could further destabilise the slope as rescuers search

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3341180/indonesian-rescuers-recover-bodies-after-java-landslide-72-still-missing

[2026-01-25 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Extreme Sports | South China Morning Post

Snippet: Ng Chee Soon, who at 60 was the oldest Singaporean to swim across the English Channel in a relay team, explains how he trained for swimming in the cold, the dark and more for the long-distance race.

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/outdoor/extreme-sports

[2026-01-25 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Australian Open: Alcaraz, Djokovic into last 8 as Sabalenka faces hot prospect

Snippet: Top seed Spaniard was in ominous touch and Serb legend gets a walkover as both Hong Kong Open champions finally bow out and on same day

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3341154/australian-open-alcaraz-has-djokovic-his-case-sabalenka-faces-hot-teen-prospect

[2026-01-25 09:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Thousands of flights cancelled, power outages as winter storm bears down on US

Snippet: Forecasters predict dangerously cold temperatures, with snow, sleet and freezing rain threatening to cause blackouts

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3341135/thousands-flights-cancelled-monster-winter-storm-bears-down-us

[2026-01-25 01:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: درنو واورو او بارانونو په افغانستان کې په لسونو کسان وژلي

Snippet: د افغانستان د طبیعي پېښو سره د مبارزې د چمتووالي ملي ادارې (NDMA) نن شنبه رپوټ ورکړ چې په وروستیو درنو واورو کې په افغانستان کې لږ تر لږه ۶۱ کسان مړه شوي، ۱۱۰ تنه ټپیان شوي دي. په رپوټ کې د څاریو د تلف کېدو هم ویل شوي دي.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/ps/heavy-snowfall-and-rain-kills-61-in-afghanistan/a-75639943

[2026-01-25 00:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 61 die in Afghanistan, 110 injured, amid heavy snow and rain

Snippet: The death toll could rise, authorities say, amid checks of affected regions and with over 450 homes completely or partially destroyed

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3341118/61-die-afghanistan-110-injured-amid-heavy-snow-rain

[2026-01-24 22:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Life amid eternal snow on Switzerland's Jungfraujoch

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/life-amid-eternal-snow-on-switzerlands-jungfraujoch/video-75631461

[2026-01-24 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Foreigners flock to China’s ice and snow sights, with 130% inbound tourism spike

Snippet: Freezing temperatures will not dampen the spirits of snow seekers, as China cements its reputation as the world’s ultimate winter playground

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3339834/foreigners-flock-chinas-ice-and-snow-attractions-130-inbound-tourism-spike

[2026-01-24 16:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Australian Open: China’s Wang makes 4th round, heat saves Sinner, Djokovic’s 400th

Snippet: Wang’s win over Linda Noskova matches her best singles performance at a grand slam, as stoppage helps Italian ace recover, Osaka pulls out

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3341091/australian-open-suspends-play-due-extreme-heat-jannik-sinner-forced-stop-match

[2026-01-24 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Rappler

Title: Chris Ross says there should be 'line drawn' for physicality as PBA finals heat up

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/sports/pba/chris-ross-line-drawn-physicality-san-miguel-tnt-finals-heat-up/

[2026-01-24 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Italian expert’s manufactured snow will play big role at Winter Olympics

Snippet: Davide Cerato oversees operations at venues in Bormio for Alpine ski racing and Livigno for freestyle skiing and snowboarding events

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3341084/italian-experts-manufactured-snow-will-play-big-role-2026-milano-cortina-winter-olympics

[2026-01-24 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Frost blankets Nuwara Eliya as temperatures drop to 9°C - DailyNews

Snippet: Frost blanketed several locations across Nuwara Eliya town yesterday (23) as the area continues to experience a period of intense cold weather.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/24/breaking-news/939241/frost-blankets-nuwara-eliya-as-temperatures-drop-to-9c/

[2026-01-23 16:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Size looks to play spoiler as his team takes on ‘three champions’ at Sha Tin

Snippet: The champion trainer will saddle Raging Blizzard, Helios Express and Red Lion to take on Hong Kong’s finest in Group One action

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3340940/john-size-looking-play-spoiler-his-sunday-team-takes-three-champions-sha-tin

[2026-01-23 15:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s Fosun Pharma eyes spin-off Hong Kong IPO of vaccine unit

Snippet: Fosun Adgenvax (Chengdu) joins an IPO wave that raised more than US$1.5 billion last year for biotech companies

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3340932/chinas-fosun-pharma-eyes-spin-listing-vaccine-unit-hot-hong-kong-ipo-market

[2026-01-23 15:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chiselled abs and sex positivity: Magic Mike Live to heat up New York

Snippet: Featuring ripped male dancers, the stage spin-off of Channing Tatum’s Magic Mike film franchise is a ‘dance spectacular with a sexy twist’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3340759/channing-tatums-magic-mike-live-heat-new-york-plenty-chiselled-abs

[2026-01-23 14:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Rain expected in several areas - DailyNews

Snippet: Showers will occur at times in Northern, North-central, Eastern provinces and in Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts from today evening.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/23/local/938720/rain-expected-in-several-areas/

[2026-01-23 00:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Storm unleashes half a year’s rain on Athens, leaving devastation in its wake

Snippet: Top expert confirms the Greek capital received 40 per cent of its annual rainfall in under 24 hours, leaving two dead and hundreds of homes flooded

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3340888/deadly-storm-athens-dumps-six-months-rain-single-day

[2026-01-22 19:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: New Zealand rescuers seek landslide survivors as weather havoc kills 2

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/asia-pacific/new-zealand-landslide-updates-january-22-2026/

[2026-01-22 18:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Chilling low: Nuwara Eliya plummets to 3.5°C amid islandwide dry spell - DailyNews

Snippet: A biting chill swept through the hill country today (22), with Nuwara Eliya recording the lowest temperature in the island at 3.5°C during the 24-hour period ending at 8:30 a.m.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/22/local/938137/chilling-low-nuwara-eliya-plummets-to-3-5c-amid-islandwide-dry-spell/

[2026-01-22 13:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Change in weather expected from tomorrow across the Island - DailyNews

Snippet: The prevailing dry weather conditions are expected to change from tomorrow (23).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/22/local/938058/change-in-weather-expected-from-tomorrow-across-the-island/

[2026-01-22 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: As cold spell grips Hong Kong, homeless shun shelters that ‘feel like prison’

Snippet: Some street sleepers brave the elements at popular park in Sham Shui Po, others take refuge in underpass near cultural centre in Tsim Sha Tsui

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3340736/cold-spell-grips-hong-kong-homeless-shun-shelters-feel-prison

[2026-01-22 00:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: बर्फबारी ने लगाई रूस के कमचात्का में इमरजेंसी

Snippet: रूस के कमचात्का प्रायद्वीप में तीन दशक बाद इतनी ज्यादा बर्फबारी हुई है. पेत्रोपावलोव्स्क कमचात्कस्की में लोगों को घर से बाहर निकलने पर ऐसा नजारा दिख रहा है. प्रशासन ने वहां कुछ दिनों से आपातकाल लागू कर रखा है.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/hi/russias-remote-kamchatka-region-under-heavy-snow/g-75594276

[2026-01-21 22:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Tropical Depression Ada weakens into LPA

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/tropical-depression-ada-lpa-update-pagasa-forecast-january-21-2026-5pm/

[2026-01-21 21:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 3-month-old dies of cold in Gaza tent as Trump talks peace at Davos

Snippet: While Trump pitches his new Board of Peace in Davos, a 3-month-old becomes the 9th child to die of hypothermia in a Gaza tent this winter

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3340706/palestinian-baby-dies-cold-gaza-tent-trump-talks-board-peace-davos

[2026-01-21 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China mum makes daughter walk on knees during cold night, berates worried passers-by

Snippet: Mother blames stress of debt incurred to give girl a ‘better’ education for punishment; netizens say she should ‘see a psychiatrist’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3339995/china-mum-makes-daughter-crawl-knees-during-cold-night-berates-passers-when-intervened

[2026-01-21 18:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why South Korea’s flight attendants are forced to brave bitter cold in uniforms

Snippet: Flight attendants commute in uniform due to lack of changing rooms at Incheon Airport as labour groups fight for better conditions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3340656/why-south-koreas-flight-attendants-are-forced-brave-bitter-cold-thin-uniforms

[2026-01-21 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: In pictures: Hong Kong’s coldest days from the 1970s to 2010s

Snippet: It doesn’t happen often, but Hong Kong occasionally experiences frost and ice during cold snaps, as these images from our archives capture

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3340631/pictures-hong-kongs-coldest-days-1970s-2010s

[2026-01-21 16:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: हिमालय के इलाके में तेजी से खत्म हो रही है बर्फ

Snippet: नवाब कयूम का परिवार पिछले 15 सालों से कश्मीर के गंदरबल में अखरोट की खेती कर रहा है. दिसंबर में इसके पौधे को खेतों में उगाया जाता है. लेकिन कम बर्फ गिरने की वजह से उन्हें अपने पेड़ काटने पड़ रहे हैं. नवाब कयूम कहते हैं, "हमारे अखरोट के पेड़ खराब हो गए हैं.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/hi/himalayan-region-is-facing-snow-drought-effecting-farmers-and-rivers/a-75584602

[2026-01-21 09:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Train derails near Barcelona, killing driver, just days after deadly Spain crash

Snippet: 37 people were injured in the incident, caused by a containment wall that fell on the track after heavy rain

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3340619/train-derails-near-barcelona-killing-driver-just-days-after-deadly-spain-crash

[2026-01-21 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Ceylon Cold Stores honoured at National Supply Chain Excellence Awards 2025 - DailyNews

Snippet: Ceylon Cold Stores PLC (CCS), a subsidiary of John Keells Holdings PLC and one of Sri Lanka’s most trusted and enduring corporates, has reinforced its leadership in operational excellence with recognition at the National Supply Chain Excellence Awards 2025.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/21/business/937033/ceylon-cold-stores-honoured-at-national-supply-chain-excellence-awards-2025/