Asian Angle | Thailand’s election will pass verdict on the architecture of elite control
After court rulings removed successive PMs, this election tests whether a popular mandate can finally survive the state’s veto traps
· Treethep Srisa-nga
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· Mia Gonzalez
US ‘monster’ who gave grieving families fake ashes jailed for 40 years
Instead of cremating bodies entrusted to them, Jon and Carie Hallford left the corpses to rot around their funeral home, the court heard
· Associated Press
Epstein’s India link: tycoon Anil Ambani, books and a ‘tall Swedish blonde’
The two men talked about business and Hollywood actresses from 2017 to 2019, according to documents released by the US Justice Department
· Bloomberg
SC clears abolition of MPs’ pensions - DailyNews
Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne informed Parliament yesterday (6) that the Supreme Court has determined that the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill does not contain any provisions that are inconsistent with the Constitution and therefore, it can be passed by the Parliament with a simple majority. The Supreme Cour…
· damith
Why the new Epstein revelations will change nothing - DailyNews
The long-anticipated release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein’s illicit activity was supposed to deliver justice to hundreds of underage women who were victimized by the late sex trafficker and his elite circle of powerful friends. On that score, it failed dramatically.
· damith
Suicide bombing at Islamabad mosque kills at least 31 - DailyNews
At least 31 people have been killed and 169 wounded in a suicide bombing at a Shiite mosque in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad, Islamabad’s deputy commissioner says.
· damith
Navy shock Police with one-point thriller in Super Round - DailyNews
Navy Sports Club pulled off one of the biggest shocks of the season when they edged past Police Sports Club 30–29 in their Maliban Trophy Inter-club ‘A’ Division Super Round Plate Segment match played at Welisara yesterday. The Sailors, who led 16–10 at half-time, sealed the win with a dramatic late comeback to reco…
· damith
Decisions, judgements of Supreme Court reflect country’s justice - PM - DailyNews
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the decisions and judgements delivered within the Supreme Court complex serve as a mirror that clearly reflects the justice, democracy, and the rule of law in Sri Lanka.
· damith
Three Lankan returnees nabbed at KIA with contraband worth Rs. 12.87 Mn - DailyNews
Three airline passengers returning to Sri Lanka were caught illegally bringing in a consignment of foreign-made cigarettes worth Rs. 12.87 million into the country and taking them out of the Katunayake Airport, were arrested by a group of officers from the Airport Police Narcotics Bureau in the early hours of the da…
· damith
Pourquoi le Niger porte-t-il plainte contre Orano ?
En début de semaine, les militaires au pouvoir au Niger ont annoncé leur décision de porter plainte contre le géant français del'uranium, Orano, dont Niamey a nationalisé, en juin 2025, sa filiale Somaïr (Société des mines de l'Aïr). Cette nationalisation a acté la fin de plus de 50 ans de contrôle majoritaire franç…
· Eric Topona, Avec agences
सुप्रीम कोर्ट बनाम वॉट्सऐप: प्राइवेसी पॉलिसी पर छिड़ा विवाद
इसी हफ्ते सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने वॉट्सऐप और उसकी मालिक कंपनी मेटा की डाटा‑शेयरिंग और प्राइवेसी पॉलिसी पर कड़ी नाराजगी जताई है. कोर्ट ने साफ किया कि किसी भी भारतीय नागरिक के प्राइवेसी अधिकार के साथ छेड़छाड़ बर्दाश्त नहीं की जाएगी. व्हाट्सएप डाटा साझा करने के नाम पर निजी जानकारी का दुरुपयोग नहीं कर सकता.
· शिवांगी सक्सेना
Back to Yarmouk: A Syrian Family Rebuilds and Seeks Justice
Kazakhstan’s nuclear gamble in the shadow of nuclear tests
· Deutsche Welle
Hongkongers lost HK$350 million in online shopping scams in first 11 months of 2025
Police say about 63 per cent of cases between January and November last year involved bogus concert ticket sales
· Ng Kang-chung
At least 10 killed in blast at mosque in Pakistan’s Islamabad - DailyNews
At least 10 people have been killed and 80 wounded after a blast at a Shia mosque in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad, local officials say.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Major drug bust at Katunayake: Passenger nabbed with massive Kush consignment - DailyNews
Officers from the Airport Police Narcotics Bureau arrested a 28-year-old Sri Lankan passenger this morning (6) at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle a significant consignment of “Kush” cannabis into the country.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella's daughter arrested - DailyNews
Chamithri Jayanika Rambukwella, the elder daughter of former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, was arrested today (06) by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Deputy chief of Russia’s military intelligence wounded in Moscow shooting
Several senior Russian officers have been assassinated since the start of the war in Ukraine
· Associated Press
Hong Kong whistle-blower in AI app MediSafe saga arrested for alleged doxxing
Hailey Cheng posts message on social media saying she has been arrested in connection with MediSafe saga, with source confirming news
· Jess Ma
Australian drug lord Tony Mokbel walks free: ‘I don’t regret anything’
The court dropped a planned retrial for the Melbourne mobster, who inspired the ‘Underbelly’ TV series, after the police informant scandal
· Agence France-Presse
Anusha Palpita further remanded in unexplained assets case - DailyNews
Former Secretary to the Ministry of Mass Media and former Chairman of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL), Anusha Palpita, has been further remanded until February 20 by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
mining industry
Philippine News Philippines, US sign deal on critical energy transition minerals Luzon Court orders removal of Nueva Vizcaya anti-mining barricade Jan 9, 2026 5:31 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Business Detained mining tycoon Joseph Sy resigns from Global Ferronickel Dec 26…
Australia, Indonesia sign security deal in ‘watershed moment’
Canberra has signed a series of defence, police and aid deals across the Pacific region to try to boost its influence and limit China’s
· Bloomberg
SC clears way for Parliamentary Pensions Repeal Bill; can be passed with simple majority - DailyNews
The Speaker of Parliament, Dr. Jagath Wickramanayake, announced today (06) that the Supreme Court has cleared the “Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal)” Bill, confirming that it is consistent with the Constitution of Sri Lanka.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
At least 216 terrorists, 36 civilians and 22 personnel killed in Balochistan: Pakistan Army - DailyNews
At least 216 terrorists, 36 civilians and 22 personnel were killed in the days-long operation launched in response to terror attacks at multiple places in the restive Balochistan province, the Pakistan Army said on Thursday (5).
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Special security plan in place in Sri Lanka during 2026 ICC T20 World Cup matches - DailyNews
Sri Lanka Police have announced special security and traffic arrangements for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 matches to ensure the safety of both local and foreign spectators.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
The options China could take to deal with ‘serious setback’ over Panama Canal
Beijing has a range of possible options after a contract given to Hong Kong firm CK Hutchison was voided by Panama’s Supreme Court
· Alyssa Chen
Jimmy Lai to be sentenced on Monday in Hong Kong national security trial
High Court judges to hand down penalties on 78-year-old defendant at 10am, according to judiciary website.
· Brian Wong
China farmer uses drone to move pigs, causes power outage when cables get ensnared
Mountainside farmer blames darkness, low visibility for porker bungle; police say he could face punishment for damaging electricity lines
· Alice Yan
Hong Kong, Finland Davis Cup captains hold court amid spectre of absent friends
Former city tennis figurehead Steven Host and Finnish player Emil Ruusuvuori were topics of discussion as the teams get set for battle
· Paul McNamara
Greece arrests forces member for espionage with suspected links to China
Member of the Greek Air Force was arrested following a Western intelligence tip-off
· Reuters
Palestinian woman recounts harrowing time in Israeli prison
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‘Inheriting’ a dead man’s default - DailyNews
This appeal, (Muruthen Rallage Nawarathne Bandara and others vs. Henaka Rallage Premachandra Bandara (2025) SC/Appeal/18/2017) emerging from a long-standing property dispute in the District Court of Kegalle, centres on the procedural complexities of substitution and the execution of an ex-parte decree following the …
· Gayan Abeykoon
Corruption and Accountability: A Historical Perspective - DailyNews
Several high-profile investigations are currently underway. Namal Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, recently appeared at the Criminal Investigation Department regarding alleged links to crime boss “Kehelbaddara Padme.” His mother, Shiranthi Rajapaksa, was questioned by the Financial Crimes Invest…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Amarasinghe and Damsiluni sweep Under-14 titles at YETI SSC Open - DailyNews
Revaan Amarasinghe of S. Thomas’ College Mount Lavinia and Sahansa Damsiluni of Visakha Vidyalaya Colombo produced excellent performances to clinch multiple titles at the YETI SSC Open Tennis Championship 2026, held at the SSC Tennis Courts in Maitland Place, Colombo.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Hameed Al Husseinie Under-20 Soccer champs - DailyNews
The Hameed Al Husseinie College emerged champions of the All-Island Under 20 Football Championship , organised by the Ministry of Education at the Prison Grounds, Anuradhapura recently. Hameed Al Husseinie defeated St. Xavier’s College 1-0 in the final.Twenty seven teams from nine provinces participated.
· Gayan Abeykoon
In-form Police test Navy in Plate Trophy match - DailyNews
Police Sports Club will look to continue their winning start when they take on Navy Sports Club in a Plate Segment match of the Maliban Trophy ‘A’ Division Inter-club League Rugby Tournament second ound today at the Welisara Grounds. Kick-off is at 4.00 pm.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Guinée : ce qu'il faut attendre du nouveau gouvernement
En Guinée, le nouveau président élu, le général Mamadi Doumbouya, a rendu public, hier soir, la liste complète de son gouvernement composé de 29 ministres, dont six femmes. Pas de changement notable, puisque la plupart des anciens ministres titulaires de portefeuilles régaliens ont été reconduits à leur fonction. À …
· Eric Topona
Dozens killed in attack on villages in Nigeria
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18 dead, 8 injured in explosion at illegal India coal mine, police say
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was ‘pained by the mishap’ in Meghalaya and that the victims’ families would receive compensation
· Agence France-Presse
2 Chinese in France suspected of spying from Airbnb are under investigation
The Chinese nationals and two others were arrested on Wednesday in an alleged spying case involving a satellite dish
· Reuters
Albania's judicial reform 10 years on: Hope without justice
It is 3:40 p.m. on October 6, 2025. A judge at the Court of Appeal in the Albanian capital, Tirana, is reading out a verdict. Seconds later, three shots ring out in the courtroom, hitting the judge at the bench and sending people fleeing in panic. Astrit Kalaja, 62, later succumbs to his injuries.
· Rashela Shehu
Exclusive | Jeffrey Epstein funded Hong Kong scholar’s search for ‘mind reading’, files show
Documents released by US Justice Department show years-long email correspondence and meetings in person, with financier providing funds
· Connor Mycroft
Local and State Police Can Investigate Federal Agents, But Rarely Do
Minutes after a federal agent shot and killed a Mexican immigrant in a Chicago suburb last September, a group of police officers stood on the sidewalk trying to figure out the answer to a question of protocol: Who would investigate the shooting?
· Andy Mannix, Melissa Sanchez, and Nicole Foy
Fugitive caught after 37 years handed back to Hong Kong police
Suspect Mui Yiu-keung is believed to have fled the city through illegal means, with no departure record found following 1989 killing on a Sai Kung beach
· Jess Ma
Three arrested at BIA with illegal cigarette haul - DailyNews
Officers from the Katunayake Airport Police Narcotics Bureau arrested three Sri Lankan passengers this morning (05) for attempting to smuggle a large consignment of foreign-made cigarettes worth Rs. 12.87 million into the country.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Hong Kong man jailed for laundering millions through scam-linked bank accounts
Court hands down stiff sentence to deter growing abuse of personal bank accounts
· Wynna Wong
China probes mental hospitals over reports patients are being locked up in scam
Reports of ‘prison-like’ conditions and fake diagnoses in one province prompt national watchdog to order investigation
· Phoebe Zhang
Honour: Lee Na-young stars in high-society sex crime K-drama
Lee Na-young, Jung Eun-chae and Lee Chung-ah play a trio of lawyers defending victims of sexual violence in the new Korean drama Honour
· Pierce Conran
Gaza’s violent reality: hundreds have been killed since October ceasefire
At least 556 Palestinians have died in Israeli strikes, while four Israeli soldiers have been killed in the same period
· Associated Press