[2026-02-04 03:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Tropical Depression Basyang enters PAR

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/tropical-depression-basyang-update-pagasa-forecast-february-3-2026-11pm/

[2026-02-03 21:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Future Basyang: LPA outside PAR develops into tropical depression

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Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/weather/tropical-depression-update-pagasa-forecast-february-3-2026-5pm/

[2026-02-03 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Pathum Nissanka Turns Hot ’N’ Spicy - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka and international cricket sensation Pathum Nissanka has been unveiled as the newest brand ambassador for Prima KottuMee, further amplifying the youthful energy and vibrant spirit the brand embodies.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/03/business/944969/pathum-nissanka-turns-hot-n-spicy/

[2026-02-03 20:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Record-breaking snow blankets Japan, killing at least 30 people - DailyNews

Snippet: Record-breaking snowfall in Japan has been blamed for 30 deaths in the past two weeks, including a 91-year-old woman found buried under 300cm (118 inches) of snow outside her home, officials said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/03/breaking-news/944893/record-breaking-snow-blankets-japan-killing-at-least-30-people/

[2026-02-03 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong-Singapore contrasts, Philippines’ EV race lag: 7 Asia highlights

Snippet: From a Malaysian minister linking stress and gay people to US-Iran tensions, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/3342171/singapores-undesirable-visitor-ban-japans-chinese-tourist-drought-7-asia-highlights

[2026-02-03 14:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Frozen Niagara Falls stuns visitors with rare icy views - DailyNews

Snippet: Frozen Niagara Falls is drawing attention this week as extreme cold temperatures create striking ice formations at one of the world’s most famous natural landmarks.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/03/breaking-news/944779/frozen-niagara-falls-stuns-visitors-with-rare-icy-views/

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

Source: Financial Times

Title: The best jackets, fleeces and parkas for winter weather

Snippet: PublishedFebruary 2 2026

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/47061b30-a5cd-4386-867f-96b9660dc176

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese hydrogel coating boosts solar panel output by 13%, ideal for hot regions

Snippet: Researchers say cooling innovation can lower temperature of overheated ‘hotspots’ on solar cells that can cause panel failure and fire risk

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3341723/chinese-teams-hydrogel-coating-boosts-solar-panel-power-output-13-ideal-hot-regions

[2026-02-02 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: England clinch T20 Series as Sri Lanka’s decade long drought continues - DailyNews

Snippet: England secured a dominant six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the second T20 International today (February 1), taking an unassailable lead in the three-match series.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/01/sports/944005/england-clinch-t20-series-as-sri-lankas-decade-long-drought-continues/

[2026-02-02 07:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: It’s ‘raining Iguanas’ in Florida as record cold snap bites southern US

Snippet: Temperatures hit record lows in the normally mild Sunshine State as much of the US digs out from a monster winter storm

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3342026/us-winter-weather-leads-heavy-snow-cancelled-flights-and-florida-falling-iguanas

[2026-02-02 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: PMI – Construction Index Dec. 2025 up to 67.1 - DailyNews

Snippet: The Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Construction (PMI – Construction), as reflected by the Total Activity Index, increased to 67.1 in December 2025. A majority of firms reported a notable expansion in construction activities during the reference period, despite initial operational disturbances caused by adverse weather conditions.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/02/business/943727/pmi-construction-index-dec-2025-up-to-67-1/

[2026-02-02 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: Malinga helped me to get back my rhythm, says Pathirana - DailyNews

Snippet: Despite the lost of first T -20 against England one positive note in Sri Lanka bowling was seamer Matheesha Pathirana who finished his four over spell with 1 for 18 at an economy rate of 4.5 . He normally bowls in death overs but he had to bowl with new ball at Pallekele in the first match as Sri Lanka wanted to restrict opponents to below 133 in their rain hit game which was reduced to 17 overs per side

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/02/02/sports/943508/malinga-helped-me-to-get-back-my-rhythm-says-pathirana/

[2026-02-01 10:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hayes looks to bridge Classic Mile drought with Akashvani and Public Attention

Snippet: Trainer’s two runners have drawn low barriers for the first leg of the Classic Series at Sha Tin

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/sport/racing/article/3341969/david-hayes-looks-bridge-25-year-classic-mile-drought-akashvani-and-public-attention

[2026-02-01 00:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Russia pauses attacks on Kyiv during cold spell

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Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/russia-pauses-attacks-on-kyiv-during-cold-spell/video-75736557

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

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Cold weather, Russian attacks force Ukrainians to evacuate

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Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/cold-weather-russian-attacks-force-ukrainians-to-evacuate/video-75688931

[2026-01-31 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Full pivot or anxious hedge? Europe’s leaders flock to China

Snippet: In Brussels, a form of transactional pragmatism has taken root as bloc seeks to weather US hostility

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3341938/full-pivot-or-anxious-hedge-europes-leaders-flock-china

[2026-01-31 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Rain delays Sri Lanka – England first T20 - DailyNews

Snippet: The first T20 international between Sri Lanka and England at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium was delayed by rain yesterday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/31/sports/943212/rain-delays-sri-lanka-england-first-t20/

[2026-01-31 05:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: AP News

Title: Freezing reptile dubbed 'Lizard in a blizzard' is rescued after being buried in Rhode Island snow

Snippet: This photo provided by the New England Wildlife Center shows a tegu lizard which was found buried in snow in Providence, R.I., in late January 2025. (New England Wildlife Center via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/lizard-rhode-island-weather-snowstorm-df6f03781484eab4797e1b8a4fdf44a7

[2026-01-30 22:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Daily News

Title: Weather next 36 hours: Heavy rain fall over 50 mm expected in several districts - DailyNews

Snippet: The Department of Meteorology has issued a general weather forecast for the next 36 hours, warning of showers and thundershowers in several parts of Sri Lanka.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/30/local/943097/weather-next-36-hours-heavy-rain-fall-over-50-mm-expected-in-several-districts/

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

Source: Financial Times

Title: 16 hot tools for the workout cool-down

Snippet: PublishedJanuary 30 2026

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/527fdf0f-86e2-47a8-aaef-7d41108c8b7f

[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

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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

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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

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