[2026-01-30 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Partition actions and procedural flaws - DailyNews

Snippet: This Supreme Court judgment (Ediriweera Jayasekera Kurundupatabendige Chandrani vs. Willorage Rasika Lakmini and others [SC APPEAL NO. 15/2009]))addresses a pivotal procedural dispute regarding the maintainability of an appeal in a partition action. The core issue is whether the 4th defendant’s failure to strictly adhere to the notice and security requirements of the Civil Procedure Code (CPC) should result in the dismissal of her appeal.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/30/general-opinion/942524/partition-actions-and-procedural-flaws/

[2026-01-30 06:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SJB MC Member arrested for assault gets bail - DailyNews

Snippet: The Kalutara Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Municipal Council (MC) Member who was arrested for assaulting a person on a motorcycle during a protest held by the SJB in Kalutara has been released on bail on the order of the Kalutara Magistrate’s Court yesterday (29).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/30/breaking-news/942787/sjb-mc-member-arrested-for-assault-gets-bail/

[2026-01-30 06:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: CA affirms ten-year imprisonment term for pastor - DailyNews

Snippet: The Court of Appeal (CA) has upheld a 10-year rigorous imprisonment sentence imposed on a pastor in a church in Kottukachchi, Puttalam District, who was convicted of raping a 15-year-old girl.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/30/lawnorder/942820/ca-affirms-ten-year-imprisonment-term-for-pastor/

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

Source: Daily News

Title: Sandithi–Bovindee reach J30 Tennis Semi-Finals - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s Sandithi Usgodaarachchi and Bovindee Jithsara produced a strong and clinical performance to reach the girls’ doubles semi-finals at the ITF Junior World Tennis J30 Colombo Week 1 tournament, played at the Sri Lanka Tennis Association (SLTA) clay courts in Colombo yesterday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/30/sports/942683/sandithi-bovindee-reach-j30-tennis-semi-finals/

[2026-01-30 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Daily News

Title: As the rains recede - DailyNews

Snippet: WHAT IS SLYCAN TRUST? It is a non- profit think tank working on Climate Change, Sustainable Development, Finance, Security, Entrepreneurship, Bio-diversity, Eco-System Conservation, Risk Management, Transition and Social Justice including gender and youth empowerment. Their work spans the national,regional and global level, from policy analysis and evidence based research to capacity building, technical support provision and on the ground implementation.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/30/features/942574/as-the-rains-recede/

[2026-01-30 05:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: German court upholds damages after discrimination by realtor

Snippet: The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) on Thursday ruled that a real estate agent must pay damages after discriminating against a prospective tenant because of her ethnic background.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/german-court-upholds-damages-after-discrimination-by-realtor/a-75719239

[2026-01-30 04:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Woman arrested in Ganemulla with cocaine worth Rs. 220 million - DailyNews

Snippet: A 48-year-old woman has been arrested in Ganemulla with cocaine and other narcotics valued at around Rs. 220 million, police said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/29/breaking-news/942856/woman-arrested-in-ganemulla-with-cocaine-worth-rs-220-million/

[2026-01-30 03:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: Daily News

Title: Two CMC employees arrested for stealing and selling fuel from council vehicles - DailyNews

Snippet: Two employees of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) have been arrested for allegedly removing fuel from council vehicles and selling it.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/29/local/942844/two-cmc-employees-arrested-for-stealing-and-selling-fuel-from-council-vehicles/

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

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Controverse : peut-on se faire justice soi-même ?

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/fr/rdc-goma-justice-populaire/video-75679530

[2026-01-29 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China executes 11 core members of Myanmar-based telecoms fraud ring

Snippet: They include members of the Ming family crime syndicate found guilty of murder, illegal detention, running casinos and other offences

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3341710/china-executes-11-core-members-myanmar-based-telecoms-fraud-ring

[2026-01-29 22:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong supervisor held over cruelty after pond clean-up kills 110 fish

Snippet: 51-year-old supervisor from Fai Kee Environmental Cleaning taken into custody on Wednesday and later released on bail

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3341720/hong-kong-supervisor-held-over-cruelty-after-botched-pond-clean-kills-110-fish

[2026-01-29 21:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Sri Lanka and China strengthen bilateral security and law enforcement ties - DailyNews

Snippet: The Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong, met with the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala, on Wednesday (28) to discuss deepening bilateral cooperation in national security and law enforcement.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/29/local/942294/sri-lanka-and-china-strengthen-bilateral-security-and-law-enforcement-ties/

[2026-01-29 21:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong cracks down on alleged HK$700 million renovation bid-rigging syndicate

Snippet: Competition Commission-led operation marks watchdog’s first major enforcement action since deadly Tai Po blaze last November

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3341705/hong-kong-cracks-down-alleged-hk700-million-renovation-bid-rigging-syndicate

[2026-01-29 18:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Singapore court rules man, 97, mentally fit to marry mistress

Snippet: The widower, who had an extramarital affair with his secretary since 1971, has filed separate lawsuits against his second son and grandson

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3341660/singapore-court-rules-man-97-mentally-capable-remarry-dismisses-sons-suit

[2026-01-29 17:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong customs seizes 14,080 smuggled slimming injections bound for Macau

Snippet: Bust announced after SCMP investigation found prescription-only slimming injections sold online and at a local pharmacy without a doctor’s approval

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3341651/hong-kong-customs-seizes-14080-smuggled-slimming-jabs-bound-macau

[2026-01-29 17:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: SC affirms barring of VP Sara Duterte impeachment

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/supreme-court-decision-affirms-appeal-sara-duterte-impeachment-unconstitutional/

[2026-01-29 16:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Citybus to contact police after commuter stuck in potentially tampered seat belt

Snippet: Incident follows backlash over new regulations requiring passengers travelling on public or private buses to wear seat belts where available

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3341637/hong-kong-transport-official-defends-compulsory-bus-seat-belt-rules-amid-backlash

[2026-01-29 15:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Man arrested in Chilaw with 70 grams of heroin - DailyNews

Snippet: A 30-year-old man was arrested yesterday (28) in the Chilaw area for allegedly possessing heroin.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/29/local/942209/man-arrested-in-chilaw-with-70-grams-of-heroin/

[2026-01-29 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan’s ‘new-wave yakuza’: tokuryu gangs take control of lucrative sex business

Snippet: The arrest of a leader of Japan’s largest tokuryu has put the spotlight on how the gangs are edging out the yakuza and worrying the police

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3341607/japans-new-wave-yakuza-tokuryu-gangs-take-control-lucrative-sex-business

[2026-01-29 14:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Former UNP local councillor arrested over foreign job scam using forged Minister Vijitha Herath letterheads - DailyNews

Snippet: Officers of the Special Investigation Unit of the Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau have arrested a former UNP local councillor in connection with a foreign employment racketeering scheme involving forged documents.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/29/breaking-news/942179/former-unp-local-councillor-arrested-over-foreign-job-scam-using-forged-minister-vijitha-herath-letterheads/

[2026-01-29 14:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: ICE officers in Minnesota directed not to interact with 'agitators' in new orders

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

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/us-canada/minnesota-shooting-updates-january-28-2026/

[2026-01-29 14:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: ASP Rohan Olugala appointed Director of Walana Central Anti-Corruption Unit - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka Police has officially announced the appointment of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Rohan Olugala as the new Director of the Central Anti-Corruption Unit in Walana.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/29/local/942172/asp-rohan-olugala-appointed-director-of-walana-central-anti-corruption-unit/

[2026-01-29 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Letters | Kudos to Hong Kong police negotiators for listening and saving lives

Snippet: Readers discuss the professionalised empathy of the Police Negotiation Cadre, measures against online scalping, and the use of public swimming pools

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/letters/article/3341483/kudos-hong-kong-police-negotiators-listening-and-saving-lives

[2026-01-29 13:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Notices issued on Gotabaya Rajapaksa and others - DailyNews

Snippet: OUR COURT CORRESPONDENT

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/29/breaking-news/942057/notices-issued-on-gotabaya-rajapaksa-and-others/

[2026-01-29 13:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Case against ‘Keselwatte Dinusha’ adjourned to February 14 - DailyNews

Snippet: A report regarding the investigations being conducted into ‘Keselwatte Dinusha’, who is said to be an organised crime criminal, was summoned by Colombo Chief Magistrate (CCM) Asanga S. Bodaragama, day before yesterday (27) by the Keselwatte Police.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/29/lawnorder/941898/case-against-keselwatte-dinusha-adjourned-to-february-14/

[2026-01-29 13:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Couple from China arrested in Malaysia after raid on luxury condo drug lab

Snippet: Police also seized drugs worth US$41,867 from the residential unit in Kuala Lumpur

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3341610/couple-china-arrested-malaysia-after-raid-luxury-condo-drug-lab

[2026-01-29 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Legal Tales | Late corporate activist David Webb showed why transparency benefits Hong Kong

Snippet: Webb’s website reported on suspicious corporate wrongdoings under an open system that improved city’s governance and exercise of the rule of law

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3341593/late-corporate-governance-activist-david-webb-showed-why-transparency-benefits-hong-kong

[2026-01-29 12:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: mining in the Philippines

Snippet: Top 5 News Today EJ Obiena nails his 1st gold for 2026 | The wRap Environment Dupax del Norte anti-mining barricade continues despite dispersal, arrests Jan 29, 2026 9:04 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Luzon Illegal quarry operators in Rizal arrested Jan 22, 2026 1:48 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Luzon Nueva Vizcaya protesters continue to block mining firm despite court injunction Jan 14,

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/mining-in-the-philippines/

[2026-01-29 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: True Crime (9) His parents killed his spirit. Then he killed them

Snippet: A son who could never live up to his parents' expectations ended up murdering them in 2000

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10662969

[2026-01-29 07:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump battles Minneapolis shooting fallout as agents put on leave

Snippet: Minneapolis tensions deepen again as the US president accuses mayor of ‘playing with fire’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3341597/us-agents-who-shot-minneapolis-man-alex-pretti-placed-leave

[2026-01-29 07:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Kubherane and de Alwis–Acquistapace Champions at YETI SSC Open - DailyNews

Snippet: Mayooran Kubherane of St Peter’s College continued his rich vein of form while Tuvini de Alwis and Biyanka Acquistapace claimed the women’s doubles crown at the YETI SSC Open Tennis Championship, concluded at the SSC Tennis Courts in Maitland Place, Colombo yesterday.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/29/sports/942026/kubherane-and-de-alwis-acquistapace-champions-at-yeti-ssc-open/

[2026-01-29 07:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: A positive step - DailyNews

Snippet: The move by the Police to ban all un-roadworthy vehicles from plying on our roads is indeed a welcome development. They (the Police) have already seized 12 such vehicles which were seen operating in the Ginigathhena town, according to Police. The Hatton Police Traffic Division, together with the Ginigathhena Traffic Police Division, jointly inspected 65 vehicles, including SLCTB buses and private buses, which were plying through Ginigathhena town on Monday night.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/29/editorial/941766/a-positive-step-4/

[2026-01-29 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: All talk, little support - DailyNews

Snippet: Political rivalry between Government and Opposition parties was the order of the day as both camps devoted their energies to asserting themselves in the New Year. This is while a series of cases against key political figures are set to make headlines, with proceedings against them beginning in Courts.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/29/lakdev-liyanagama/941751/all-talk-little-support/

[2026-01-29 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Western leaders note Alliance ‘rupture’, mounting wars - DailyNews

Snippet: Non-stop military operations by West-backed Israel killed a dozen people – including 3 children and three journalists – in Gaza and Israel also bombed no less than six Lebanon-Syria border crossings, all fully violating supposedly functioning ‘ceasefires’ last week, while the world’s capitalist business leaders and heads of the Western power bloc met in Switzerland.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/29/general-opinion/941797/western-leaders-note-alliance-rupture-mounting-wars/

[2026-01-29 06:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Prisoner injured in clash at Galle Prison hospitalised - DailyNews

Snippet: One inmate who was injured in a clash between two groups of inmates at the Galle Prison has been admitted to the Karapitiya Hospital, Galle Region DIG’s office said. This clash took place on Tuesday (27) night between the factions of Sobanahandi Jayalath de Silva alias Karandeniya Sudda and Agampodi Ajith Saman Priyantha alias Saman Kolla, who are being held at the Galle Prison.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/29/local/941884/prisoner-injured-in-clash-at-galle-prison-hospitalised/

[2026-01-29 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister killed in plane crash - DailyNews

Snippet: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and five other persons were killed after an aircraft carrying them crashed in Pune district on Wednesday morning. The incident occurred when a Learjet 45 aircraft (registration VT-SSK), operated by VSR, was landing in Pune’s Baramati area, according to the officials.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/29/breaking-news/941981/maharashtra-deputy-chief-minister-killed-in-plane-crash/

[2026-01-29 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Leprosy no longer a dreaded disease in Sri Lanka ­– Minister - DailyNews

Snippet: It has been stated that since 1995, leprosy is no longer a dreaded disease in Sri Lanka and is spread more by ignorance than by the severity of the disease which cannot be eradicated due to various misconceptions in society, Justice and National Integration Minister Harshana Nanayakkara said.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/29/local/942068/leprosy-no-longer-a-dreaded-disease-in-sri-lanka-minister/

[2026-01-29 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Women’s best interests at risk amid surge in sexual offences - CA - DailyNews

Snippet: Our Court Correspondent The Court of Appeal, in its judgement, observed that the best interests of women are in jeopardy due to the rise in sexual offences, a trend that does not bode well for future generations.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/29/breaking-news/941973/womens-best-interests-at-risk-amid-surge-in-sexual-offences-ca/

[2026-01-29 01:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Caribbean island wins landmark climate case against Netherlands

Snippet: The ruling mandates urgent climate action for Bonaire’s 20,000 residents, amid rising seas, setting a precedent for climate justice

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3341587/caribbean-island-wins-climate-case-against-netherlands-forcing-dutch-action-rising-seas

[2026-01-29 00:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Brumadinho, crime sem consequências

Snippet: Há poucos dias, apareceram no meu feed de notícias sugestões de investimento. Ações brasileiras eram promovidas como boas apostas – especialmente os papéis da gigante da mineração Vale , apresentados como promessa de alta rentabilidade. É uma ironia histórica que essa recomendação tenha surgido justamente nesta semana. Mais uma vez, ficou evidente a irrelevância da responsabilidade social e da proteção ambiental na precificação bursátil das grandes corporações.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/pt-br/coluna-brumadinho-crime-sem-consequ%C3%AAncias/a-75696420

[2026-01-29 00:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Muyuan Foods courts cornerstone investors for Hong Kong listing

Snippet: Thai conglomerate expected to join a group of cornerstone investors in a deal that could raise about US$1.5 billion

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3341582/chinese-pig-breeder-muyuan-foods-courts-cornerstone-investors-hong-kong-listing

[2026-01-28 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: Order In The Court

Snippet: Jan 28, 2026 8:00 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/topic/order-in-the-court/

[2026-01-28 22:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong police arrest 7 over bogus HK$10 million bankruptcy loan scheme

Snippet: Investigation uncovers loan racket posing as debt‑relief service, deceiving nearly 100 residents

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3341575/hong-kong-police-arrest-7-over-bogus-hk10-million-bankruptcy-loan-scheme

[2026-01-28 22:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Kako jedan njemački preduzetnik u Venecueli prkosi krizi

Snippet: Ipak, teretni brod sa bezglutenskom tjesteninom je sada na putu. Pet dana brod plovi iz Paname ka La Gvajri, „kapiji Venecuele", karipskoj luci udaljenoj svega 20 kilometara od glavnog grada Karakasa. Njegov dolazak se željno iščekuje. Jer nikada do sada se ova posebna vrsta tjestenine, koju proizvodi Tilo Šmic, nije prodavala tako dobro.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/bs/kako-jedan-njema%C4%8Dki-preduzetnik-u-venecueli-prkosi-krizi/a-75489265

[2026-01-28 21:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: RW’s London visit: Former Presidential Secretary Saman Ekanayake remanded - DailyNews

Snippet: Former Presidential Secretary Saman Ekanayake has been remanded until February 11 by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court in connection with the investigation into former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s official trip to London for the graduation ceremony of his wife, Professor Maithri Wickremesinghe.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/28/local/941593/rws-london-visit-former-presidential-secretary-saman-ekanayake-remanded/

[2026-01-28 21:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Alleged misuse of state funds during UK visit; Former President Ranil to face charges in March - DailyNews

Snippet: Investigations into former President Ranil Wickremesinghe will be completed within a month, and formal charges are expected to be filed in March, the Attorney General’s office informed the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today (28).

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/28/local/941553/alleged-misuse-of-state-funds-during-uk-visit-former-president-ranil-to-face-charges-in-march/

[2026-01-28 21:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: Chinese-language crime networks now drive 20% of crypto laundering - Asia Times

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/01/chinese-language-crime-networks-now-drive-20-of-crypto-laundering/

[2026-01-28 20:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: LPL match fixing: Tamim Rahman fined Rs. 24 Mn with suspended jail term - DailyNews

Snippet: In a landmark ruling for Sri Lankan cricket, the court has imposed a Rs. 24 million fine on Tamim Rahman, the owner of the Dambulla Thunders franchise.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/28/breaking-news/941518/lpl-match-fixing-tamim-rahman-fined-rs-24-mn-with-suspended-jail-term/

[2026-01-28 20:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Saman Ekanayake, former Secretary to the President, appears at Colombo Magistrate’s Court after evading CID arrest - DailyNews

Snippet: Former Secretary to the President, Saman Ekanayake, appeared before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today, following his absence when the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) attempted to take him into custody.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/28/local/941502/saman-ekanayake-former-secretary-to-the-president-appears-at-colombo-magistrates-court-after-evading-cid-arrest/

[2026-01-28 19:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: South Korea's ex-first lady jailed 20 months for bribery - DailyNews

Snippet: The wife of South Korea’s ousted former president has been sentenced to 20 months in jail for accepting bribes from the controversial Unification Church.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/01/28/breaking-news/941491/south-koreas-ex-first-lady-jailed-20-months-for-bribery/