Cannabis worth Rs. 10.5 Mn seized - DailyNews
Acting on information received from the Military Intelligence Corps, a joint raid was conducted with the Pallai Police in Masar area on Thursday (12).
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Dr. TISSA VITARANA – With great sorrow, we announce the passing of Dr. TISSA VITARANA on 13th February, who passed away peacefully at home. A distinguished Scientist, Statesman and lifelong advocate for social justice, he was the beloved husband of the late Kamini Vitarana, father of Menika, Ranmal and Ranil,…
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Brazil breaks up China-linked US$190m money-laundering ring tied to crime gang
Prosecutors claim Chinese-run distribution network concealed revenue, evaded tax obligations and fostered money laundering of drug proceeds
· Igor Patrick
Sénégal : la répression de l’homosexualité se durcit
L’association Stop Homophobie a exprimé son inquiétude à la suite de ces arrestations. Cette infraction, prévue par la loi sénégalaise de 2010, est passible d’amendes et de peines de prison pouvant aller jusqu'à dix ans de prison. Par ailleurs, les relations sexuelles entre personnes de même sexe sont interdites au …
· Eric Topona, Reliou Koubakin
Lawyer and wife shot dead in evening shooting near Akuregoda supermarket - DailyNews
Two people, including a woman, were shot dead this evening (13) in a shooting incident near a supermarket in Akuregoda, police said.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Bar Association condemns killing of lawyer and wife, urges swift investigation - DailyNews
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has strongly condemned the fatal shooting of an Attorney-at-Law and his wife in Akuregoda on today (13) evening, describing the incident as a serious threat to the rule of law.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Hong Kong handled record 335 million arrivals and departures last year
Immigration authorities also plan to test new clearance channel using facial recognition to cut processing time to five seconds
· Jess Ma
Ministry of Justice calls for public feedback on Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act reforms - DailyNews
The Ministry of Justice and National Integration has called on the public to provide feedback and proposals for reforms to the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act (MMDA) of 1951, as amended.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
22 arrested as Hong Kong’s ICAC raids firms linked to shady renovation deals
Arrests related to seven building renovation projects involving contracts worth more than HK$200 million
· Ng Kang-chung
Two youths arrested over fake Australian visa racket - DailyNews
Officers from the Special Investigation Unit of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) raided a fraudulent visa consultancy in Kandy yesterday (12), arresting two 23-year-old suspects.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Ramaphosa quer exército a combater o crime na África do Sul
O Presidente sul-africano prometeu enviar soldados "dentro de alguns dias" para combater a grave crise de criminalidade no país.
· Redação DW África
Johnston and sons further remanded - DailyNews
The Wattala Magistrate’s Court has ordered that former Minister Johnston Fernando, his two sons, and two other suspects remain in custody until February 20.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Court sets date for Keheliya’s illicit assets trial - DailyNews
The Colombo High Court has fixed the trial for the illicit assets case against former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and his family members for April 27.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Mother in France charged after 2 babies found dead in freezer
The 50-year-old woman was charged after she was arrested and admitted to freezing her newborns
· Agence France-Presse
Henderson Land’s Martin Lee sues actress Chrissie Chau for defamation
Chairman accuses actress of spreading malicious rumours about their supposed relationship for personal fame
· Fiona Chow
Review | The Art of Sarah: Shin Hye-sun leads fashion-world mystery K-drama
Shin Hye-sun stars as a luxury boss faking it in the elite fashion world whose sudden murder is investigated by Lee Joon-hyuk’s detective
· Pierce Conran
University in Hong Kong ‘expels’ student arrested for sedition over Tai Po fire
Miles Kwan, who was arrested after launching a petition calling on the government to meet four demands following the blaze, claims he has been expelled
· William Yiu
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Former Police Inspector Jagath Nishantha who was arrested in connection with the shooting incident that took place on December 31, 2023 near the W15 Hotel in Weligama has been remanded until March 5, 2026 on the order of Matara Magistrate’s …
Elephant rampage in Valaichchenai: Woman killed, three injured - DailyNews
Tragedy struck Valaichchenai town in Batticaloa early this morning (13) when a 68-year-old woman was killed and three others were injured during a wild elephant rampage.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
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Top 5 News This Week Top 5 News This Week: Robin says youth are ‘weak’; the ‘Tsinators’; Bato, Bong Go are ‘co-perpetrators’ Newsbreak Podcasts and Videos Order in the Court: Same-sex couples can now be property co-owners Feb 13, 2026 2:23 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Busi…
Four ex-ministerial residences to be converted into courts - DailyNews
In a significant move to expedite legal proceedings against corruption, the Ministry of Justice and National Integration has begun converting four official residences previously occupied by former ministers into special High Courts.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Hong Kong to soon unveil rehousing plans for Wang Fuk Court residents: city leader
Government must overcome three major challenges, including dealing with insurance issues tied to property rights and potential legal disputes, John Lee says
· Leopold Chen
Former Water Board official remanded over vehicle lease scandal - DailyNews
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has arrested and remanded a former General Manager of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) on charges of gross corruption.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Former DMT Deputy Commissioner arrested on bribery charges - DailyNews
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has arrested a former Deputy Commissioner of the Motor Traffic Department’s (DMT) Car Transfer Division.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Hong Kong police arrest 2 over HK$300,000 watch theft on inbound flight
Suspects remain in custody after passenger reports watch missing from his backpack on flight from Abu Dhabi
· Fiona Chow
Colonel faces graft case for allegedly using cops as construction workers in Cebu
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· Jairo Bolledo
Jealousy leads to gruesome dismemberment of woman in Malaysia
Jealousy cited as a motive in the murder of the woman whose body parts were found at multiple locations in Kota Kinabalu
· The Star
Norway's former PM charged with gross corruption over Epstein links - DailyNews
Former Norwegian Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland has been charged with “gross corruption” over his ties with the US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, police have said.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Understanding fugitive from justice rule and its relevance to Co's and Ang's cases
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· Jairo Bolledo
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In-depth Why traffic rules need updating to avoid automatic arrests in road accidents In-depth Understanding fugitive from justice rule and its relevance to Co’s and Ang’s cases Feb 13, 2026 8:02 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Philippine News Reward for Atong Ang’s arrest no…
Tumbler Ridge grieves for 8 killed in Canada’s deadliest shooting in years
As a community mourns, details emerge of the 18-year-old shooter and a remote town left vulnerable by a lack of mental health services
· Associated Press
Beijing upset as Dutch court blocks Wingtech bid to recontrol Nexperia - Asia Times
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· Jeff Pao
US, China clash over Peru Chancay megaport after court bars regulator oversight
Ruling limits state supervision of Chinese-controlled hub, prompting sovereignty warning from Washington and sharp rebuttal from Beijing
· Igor Patrick
What was behind South African whistleblower's murder
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South Africa's Ramaphosa to deploy army to combat crime
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa pledged to deploy soldiers to fight the nation's massive crime crisis alongside police.
· Wesley Dockery
Procedure ‘not a juggernaut car?’ - DailyNews
This review of a Supreme Court judgment (L.A. Sudath Rohana, W.L. Livera vs. Mohamed Cassim Mohamed Zeena, L.A. Sudharshana (SC H.C. C.A. L.A. NO. 111/2010])focuses on a critical procedural dispute regarding the mandatory requirements for notifying respondents when filing an appeal. The central issue is whether an a…
· Gayan Abeykoon
SC ends proceedings on FR petitions against former IGP Deshabandu - DailyNews
The Supreme Court yesterday terminated proceedings in nine Fundamental Rights petitions that challenged the appointment of Deshabandu Tennakoon as Inspector General of Police (IGP), following his removal from office through a Parliamentary process.
· Gayan Abeykoon
9 arrested over Louvre ticket fraud scheme involving Chinese tourists
The world-famous museum says it lost nearly US$12 million over the past decade as the result of tickets being reused for different visitors
· Associated Press
Dinara de Silva powers into J30 semi-finals - DailyNews
Sri Lanka’s national champion and number one ranked junior Dinara de Silva delivered a powerful and controlled performance to reach the semi-finals of the ITF J30 Junior Week 3 Tennis Tournament at the Sri Lanka Tennis Association (SLTA) courts in Colombo yesterday.
· Gayan Abeykoon
CMC removes burial, cremation fees in four cemeteries - DailyNews
The decision to remove the cremation and burial fees charged from residents within the Colombo Municipal Council limits was taken at the recent Municipal Council meeting on Wednesday.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Sri Lankan smuggling animal skin from Thailand arrested - DailyNews
Sri Lanka Customs officers apprehended a Sri Lankan passenger at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) on Wednesday (11) while attempting to illegally smuggle a stock of processed animal skins into the country.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Police warn public on fake emails sent impersonating CID Director - DailyNews
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has initiated an investigation on a fraudulent email campaign falsely claiming to be from CID Director SSP Shani Abeysekara.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Seven bus crew members arrested for drug use in Piliyandala - DailyNews
Piliyandala Police arrested seven drivers and conductors for operating private passenger buses while under the influence of dangerous narcotics, including ‘Ice’ (Crystal Methamphetamine) and heroin.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Johnston’s Sathosa case to be taken up on March 6 - DailyNews
A case filed against former Minister Johnston Fernando and two others for allegedly taking Sathosa employees away from their duties, and instead, getting them engaged in political activities, was yesterday fixed for further trial on March 06 by the Colombo High Court.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Air Force target hat-trick of wins - DailyNews
Air Force Sports Club will look to complete a perfect Plate Segment campaign when they meet Police Sports Club in their final Super Round match of the Maliban Trophy SLR Inter-club A Division League Rugby Tournament at the Air Force Grounds in Ratmalana today at 4.00 p.m.
· Gayan Abeykoon
A welcome development - DailyNews
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s assurance that the rule of law will be firmly established in the country within this year will indeed be welcomed by all right-thinking and law-abiding citizens of this country. This indeed is one area where all past leaders had failed the nation. In fact, the leaders themselves …
· Gayan Abeykoon
‘Every parent’s nightmare’: UK nursery worker Vincent Chan jailed for sex crimes
Nursery worker in London sentenced to 18 years for abusing young children in his care
· Agence France-Presse
Atong Ang
In-depth Understanding fugitive from justice rule and its relevance to Co’s and Ang’s cases Top 5 News Today Bounty for Atong Ang’s arrest now at P20-M | The wRap Feb 12, 2026 9:45 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Philippine News Reward for Atong Ang’s arrest now at P20 millio…
Nine dead in Canada shooting, including suspect
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Fact check: AI fakes distort claims on Epstein files
The US Department of Justice released more than 3 million pages of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on January 30.
· Alima de Graaf, Monir Ghaedi