[2025-12-23 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Asia’s year in extreme weather and natural disasters, from earthquakes to floods

Snippet: From the deadly earthquake in Myanmar to tropical cyclones in the Philippines, Asia went through its share of natural disasters in 2025

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3336736/asias-2025-extreme-weather-and-natural-disasters-deadly-earthquakes-typhoons

[2025-12-23 16:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Winter Olympics 2026 organisers have fixed problems with fake snow

Snippet: The company responsible for delivering Olympic facilities said the snowboarding and freestyle skiing site will be ready by January 20

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/outdoor/article/3337445/winter-olympics-2026-organisers-have-fixed-problems-producing-artificial-snow

[2025-12-23 06:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: When Neighbourhood Solidarity Became Regional Leadership - DailyNews

Snippet: The impact of Cyclone Ditwah across the country was unparalleled. The storm brought severe weather of all varieties to the country: torrential rains and flooding along with windstorms ravaged urban and rural areas alike. The island nation’s citizens faced an emergency with all the country’s hospitals. Families across the nation were trapped in rising floodwater and failing infrastructure, and isolated from their homes.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/23/general-opinion/920121/when-neighbourhood-solidarity-became-regional-leadership/

[2025-12-23 02:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong tightens rules for waterfront event space after hot-air balloon fiasco

Snippet: Bids invited for the development, operation, management and maintenance of The Pier in Hung Hom for about three years

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3337387/hong-kong-tightens-rules-waterfront-event-space-after-hot-air-balloon-fiasco

[2025-12-22 07:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Thousands witness sun rising at Britain’s Stonehenge for winter solstice

Snippet: Crowds gather in the pre-dawn cold to watch the sun rise over the 5,000-year-old pillars, marking the gradual return of longer days

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3337253/thousands-cheer-sun-rises-winter-solstice-britains-stonehenge

[2025-12-22 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Gallant CH and FC hold mighty Kandy SC to draw - DailyNews

Snippet: CH and FC rose from the dead in breathtaking fashion, striking fear into champions Kandy Sports Club with a storming late surge to force a dramatic 24-all draw in their Maliban SLR Inter-Club Rugby League clash at a rain-slick Nittawela Stadium in Kandy yesterday after trailing 5-17 at the ‘breather’.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/22/sports/919365/gallant-ch-and-fc-hold-mighty-kandy-sc-to-draw/

[2025-12-22 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Loans of up to Rs. 25 Mn at 5% or less interest for SMEs - Deputy Minister - DailyNews

Snippet: Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe said that under the 2026 Government subsidized loan scheme, businesses affected by the weather related disaster can obtain loans of up to Rs. 25 million at an interest rate of 5% or less.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/22/local/919473/loans-of-up-to-rs-25-mn-at-5-or-less-interest-for-smes-deputy-minister/

[2025-12-22 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: From DitwaH to data - DailyNews

Snippet: The recent experience of Cyclone Ditwah should serve as a national wake-up call. What the country witnessed was not merely the impact of a severe weather event, but the consequences of delayed interpretation, fragmented forecasting inputs, and hesitant decision-making. As climate change intensifies the frequency and severity of extreme weather, Sri Lanka can no longer afford to approach disaster preparedness as a purely domestic technical function.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/22/features/919268/from-ditwah-to-data/

[2025-12-22 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Nourishing Hope: Keells expands Pre-School Meal Programme to reach 500 children affected by recent floods - DailyNews

Snippet: Building on its ongoing commitment to child wellbeing, Keells is embarking on an extension of its social community outreach programme, Brighter Tomorrow for Our Little Ones, in partnership with the Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement and a group of likeminded partners. The initiative focuses on supporting Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres in Kandy, Matale and Gampaha that have been severely affected by the recent adverse weather, providing both immediate support and longer-term assistance to help these centres recover and continue serving their

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/22/business/919174/nourishing-hope-keells-expands-pre-school-meal-programme-to-reach-500-children-affected-by-recent-floods/

[2025-12-21 22:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Several spells of showers and misty mornings expected in parts of the island - DailyNews

Snippet: The Meteorology Department has issued the general weather forecast for the next 36 hours, warning of showers and strong winds in several areas.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/21/local/919036/several-spells-of-showers-and-misty-conditions-expected-in-parts-of-the-island/

[2025-12-21 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Fake snow shortage for Winter Olympics? Ski chief urges organisers to hurry

Snippet: Italy government has not released funding, skiing boss says as he calls situation ‘unexplainable’ with less than 50 days until Games

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/other-sport/article/3337223/less-50-days-until-winter-olympics-ski-federation-head-raises-concerns-over-fake-snow

[2025-12-20 22:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Showers and strong winds likely in several areas tomorrow - DailyNews

Snippet: The Meteorology Department has issued a weather forecast for tomorrow, warning of showers and thundershowers in several areas. Eastern, Uva, and Central provinces, along with Polonnaruwa and Hambantota districts, are expected to experience several spells of rain throughout the day.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/20/local/918824/showers-and-strong-winds-likely-in-several-areas-tomorrow/

[2025-12-20 13:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Rainy weather expected in parts of the Island with strong winds - DailyNews

Snippet: Several spells of showers will occur in Eastern, Uva and Central provinces and in Polonnaruwa and Hambantota districts.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/20/local/918768/rainy-weather-expected-in-parts-of-the-island-with-strong-winds/

[2025-12-20 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: U-19 Asia Cup: India into Final, Sri Lanka fail - DailyNews

Snippet: Unbeaten half-centuries from Aaron George (58) and Vihaan Malhotra (61) powered India Under-19s to an eight-wicket victory over Sri Lanka Under-19s with two overs to spare in their rain-affected Asia Cup semi-final played at the ICC Academy Grounds in Dubai yesterday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/20/sports/918600/u-19-asia-cup-india-into-final-sri-lanka-fail/

[2025-12-20 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Salute to the microphone - DailyNews

Snippet: The gates of the University of Kelaniya do not simply open. They seem to exhale. There is the scent of damp earth after rain, the residue of ancient dust, and the unspoken authority of a place that has carried learning for more than a century and a half. To step onto this campus is to walk a living path of the Vidyalankara Pirivena that birthed the modern intellect.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/20/features/918538/salute-to-the-microphone/

[2025-12-20 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: POETRY CORNER - DailyNews

Snippet: They sit soft in the open jeep, small hands gripping cold metal, breath held as if the forest can hear it.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/20/culture-art/918525/poetry-corner-69/

[2025-12-20 00:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Can Santa Claus survive in a melting world?

Snippet: When Erika Lundell moved south from Stockholm a decade ago, it struck her how much Christmas decorations in her new home of Malmo — and indeed the world over — featured ice and snow.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/end-of-white-christmas-global-warming-no-snow-missing-spirit-reindeer-blues/a-75229759

[2025-12-19 22:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Weather alert: Rain, winds and showers expected in the next 36 hours - DailyNews

Snippet: The Meteorology Department has issued a general weather forecast for the next 36 hours. Several spells of showers are expected in Eastern, Uva, and Central provinces, as well as in Polonnaruwa and Hambantota districts.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/local/918439/weather-alert-rain-winds-and-showers-expected-in-the-next-36-hours/

[2025-12-19 18:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Purton hopes Patch Of Stars continues his rise: ‘He’s had a great season’

Snippet: Champion jockey is optimistic classy four-year-old can extend hot streak with luck from a wide draw

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3337050/zac-purton-hopes-emerging-patch-stars-continues-his-meteoric-rise-sha-tin

[2025-12-19 15:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s heat pump tech, Tokyo clarifies Taiwan stance: SCMP’s 7 highlights

Snippet: From Hong Kong Jimmy Lai’s trial verdict to China’s high-altitude tank threat, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/article/3336982/chinas-heat-pump-tech-tokyo-clarifies-taiwan-stance-beijing-scmps-7-highlights

[2025-12-19 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Letters | Asia is not built for extreme weather. This must change

Snippet: Readers discuss the urban planning features essential to climate resilience, the demise of Hong Kong’s Democratic Party, and the Legislative Council election

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3336849/asia-not-built-extreme-weather-must-change

[2025-12-19 14:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Dubai warns residents to stay indoors because of rain - DailyNews

Snippet: Dubai police on Thursday urged residents to stay indoors unless it was “absolutely necessary” as heavy rainfall was expected in the desert country which saw record downpours last year.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/19/breaking-news/918213/dubai-warns-residents-to-stay-indoors-because-of-rain/

[2025-12-19 02:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Central Province Schools closed on Dec 19 and 22 - DailyNews

Snippet: In view of the prevailing adverse weather conditions, authorities have decided to close several schools across the country.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/local/918002/central-province-schools-closed-on-dec-19-and-22/

[2025-12-19 00:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Pakistan: Unpacking Quetta's deepening water crisis

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/pakistan-balochistan-quetta-water-crisis-climate-weather-explained/video-75185687

[2025-12-18 17:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Viral golden logo find turns old AC units into hot property in South Korea

Snippet: A YouTube video revealing a pure gold logo on certain LG air conditioners has sparked a nationwide hunt for the 20-year-old units

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3336876/viral-24-carat-gold-logo-find-turns-old-ac-units-hot-property-south-korea

[2025-12-18 13:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Daily News

Title: Showery weather to persist across northern and eastern regions - DailyNews

Snippet: The prevailing showery conditions are expected to continue over the Northern and Eastern parts of the island due to the influence of the Easterly wave.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/local/917478/showery-weather-to-persist-across-northern-and-eastern-regions/

[2025-12-18 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Tea production declines in November 2025 - DailyNews

Snippet: Compared to November 2023, total tea production reflected a significant growth, rising 8.42 per cent, underscoring longer-term recovery trends despite short-term weather and agronomic challenges.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/18/business/917017/tea-production-declines-in-november-2025/

[2025-12-17 22:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Delhi battles severe pollution with traffic bans, work-from-home order

Snippet: Every winter, Delhi’s air pollution surges as cold air traps vehicle, construction, and crop-burning emissions, causing severe health risks

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3336803/indias-delhi-battles-severe-pollution-traffic-bans-work-home-order

[2025-12-17 15:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for December 19-21

Snippet: Enjoy a festive menu from Bacha Coffee in Harbour City, pastries and hot chocolate courtesy of a Driscoll’s x Cupping Room collab, or a cured meats buffet at Hopewell Centre

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3336695/your-hong-kong-weekend-food-guide-december-19-21

[2025-12-17 14:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Daily News

Title: Showery weather to continue across many parts of the Country - DailyNews

Snippet: Under the influence of the Easterly wave, the prevailing showery conditions over the Northern and Eastern parts of the island are expected to continue further during the next few days.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/local/916645/showery-weather-to-continue-across-many-parts-of-the-country/

[2025-12-17 12:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Rappler

Title: Belen pained by Alas' missed chance at ending 20-year SEA Games medal drought

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/sports/southeast-asian-games/bella-belen-pained-alas-pilipinas-missed-chance-end-medal-drought/

[2025-12-17 06:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: When the rain would not stop - DailyNews

Snippet: Cyclone Ditwah did not feel like an unpredictable act of nature for the families across Sri Lanka who lost homes, loved ones, and livelihoods. It felt like something far more familiar: the consequence of a crisis they did not create.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/general-opinion/916396/when-the-rain-would-not-stop/

[2025-12-17 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Damaged Nayawala Bridge to be repaired - DailyNews

Snippet: Due to the adverse weather conditions caused by Cyclone Ditwah, the bridge over the Kehelgamu oya, on the Horakada-Dagampitiya road in the Ambagamuwa Divisional Secretariat Division, in the Nuwara Eliya District, was damaged.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/17/local/916301/damaged-nayawala-bridge-to-be-repaired/

[2025-12-16 23:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Indonesia floods: Between hardship and reconstruction

Snippet: At the end of November, an unusually severe period of rain and storms began over northwestern Sumatra. Extreme monsoon rainfall led to devastating flooding and landslides. In the particularly affected district of Aceh Tamiang, entire villages were flooded and roads and bridges were destroyed.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/indonesia-floods-between-hardship-and-reconstruction/g-75164688

[2025-12-16 22:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Amber alert issued for heavy rain across parts of Sri Lanka - DailyNews

Snippet: The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre has issued an amber advisory for heavy rain, valid from 8.30 a.m. on 17 December to 8.30 a.m. on 18 December 2025.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/16/local/915997/amber-alert-issued-for-heavy-rain-across-parts-of-sri-lanka/

[2025-12-16 20:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: How hot is too hot for tennis? ATP says 32.2 Celsius after China’s brutal heat

Snippet: Men’s tour changes rules after Shanghai Masters saw star ask: ‘Do you want a player to die on court?’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3336624/after-chinas-brutal-heat-mens-tennis-matches-be-halted-322-celsius

[2025-12-16 15:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Showery conditions to persist in Northern and Eastern provinces - DailyNews

Snippet: Under the influence of the Easterly wave flow affecting the weather over the island, the prevailing showery conditions over the Northern and Eastern provinces are expected to continue during the next few days.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/16/local/915711/showery-conditions-to-persist-in-northern-and-eastern-provinces/

[2025-12-16 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why ‘relative stability’ in US-China ties is unlikely to last

Snippet: The temperature has lowered after a downward spiral since Trump’s return to the White House, but relations may face ‘strong headwinds’ again

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3336495/why-relative-stability-us-china-ties-unlikely-last

[2025-12-16 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Indoor Nets at HPC to play key role in moulding Cricketers - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) yesterday declared open its most important Indoor Net Facility at the High Performance Center (HPC), R. Premadasa International Stadium, Colombo. This will help mould future cricketers both men and women. The facility is an all weather training facility equipped with modern surfaces which can continue training throughout the year.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/16/sports/915488/indoor-nets-at-hpc-to-play-key-role-in-moulding-cricketers/

[2025-12-16 00:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 37 die in Morocco in torrential rain and flash floods

Snippet: Rain and floods inundated about 70 homes and businesses and swept away 10 vehicles in the coastal city of Safi

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/africa/article/3336525/37-die-morocco-torrential-rain-and-flash-floods

[2025-12-15 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Morocco flash floods leave 21 dead - DailyNews

Snippet: An hour of heavy rain on Sunday triggered a deluge of muddy water which inundated dozens of homes and shops, swept away cars and severed access to many roads in the Atlantic coastal city, located around 300 kilometres (186 miles) south of the capital Rabat.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/15/breaking-news/915007/morocco-flash-floods-leave-21-dead/

[2025-12-15 17:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Pigeon Island National Park temporarily closed to visitors - DailyNews

Snippet: The Wildlife Conservation Department has temporarily closed Pigeon Island National Park to visitors due to rough sea conditions and unfavorable weather following the onset of the monsoon.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/15/local/914946/pigeon-island-national-park-temporarily-closed-to-visitors/

[2025-12-15 16:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Bogawantalawa experiences ground frost following Cyclone Ditwah - DailyNews

Snippet: Following Cyclone Ditwah, ground frost was reported in the Bogawantalawa area during the early morning hours of today (15), as extremely cold weather continues across the western slopes of the central hills.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/15/local/914913/bogawantalawa-experiences-ground-frost-following-cyclone-ditwah/

[2025-12-15 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beyond bipolar: why China-US rivalry defies the Cold War model

Snippet: Chinese scholar Wang Jisi warns that current world order with ‘two superpowers and many strong powers’ faces growing risk of conflict

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3336407/beyond-bipolar-why-china-us-rivalry-defies-cold-war-model

[2025-12-15 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump’s tariffs on Southeast Asia put US Christmas gifts at risk

Snippet: From Hot Wheels to headphones, new levies are squeezing the supply of Americans’ festive favourites

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3336255/trumps-tariffs-southeast-asia-put-us-christmas-gifts-risk

[2025-12-15 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Inter-Club Hockey Sevens in Kandy - DailyNews

Snippet: Kandy District Hockey Association headed by R. Maheswaran the president secretary M. Ashraff and rest of the committee members are in full form for their inter club seven a –side tournament, where ten clubs will be seen in action The date will be fixed depending on the weather .

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/15/sports/914303/inter-club-hockey-sevens-in-kandy/

[2025-12-15 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Rain forecast for several provinces - DailyNews

Snippet: Under the influence of an easterly wave, showery conditions are expected to enhance to some extent over the island from tomorrow (16), the Meteorology Department forecasted.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/15/local/914559/rain-forecast-for-several-provinces-2/

[2025-12-14 18:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: K-pop star Rain gets HKIR day off to electric start, thousands head to Sha Tin

Snippet: Longines Hong Kong International Races week reaches climax, visitors travel from around the world to see Romantic Warrior, Ka Ying Rising

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/hong-kong/article/3336381/k-pop-star-rain-gets-hong-kong-races-electric-start-thousands-pack-sha-tin

[2025-12-14 15:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: LIVE UPDATES: Typhoon Tino

Snippet: Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi), the Philippines’ 20th tropical cyclone for 2025, is also the deadliest for the year, so far. Based on local data, at least 150 fatalities have been reported, a big majority of them from Cebu.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/tropical-cyclone-tino-forecast-track-wind-signals-rain-damage-relief-updates-november-2025/

[2025-12-14 15:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: LIVE UPDATES: Super Typhoon Uwan

Snippet: Uwan (Fung-wong), the Philippines’ 21st tropical cyclone for 2025, unleashed torrential rain and destructive winds in Luzon. It made landfall in Aurora as a super typhoon on Sunday, November 9, then was downgraded to a typhoon on Monday, November 10, while crossing the mountainous terrain of Northern Luzon.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/tropical-cyclone-uwan-forecast-track-wind-signals-rain-damage-relief-updates-november-2025/