Adidas concerned after woman complains fitting room opened twice at Mong Kok shop
Sportswear chain says it is fully cooperating with police’s investigation after woman took to social media to complain
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Pakistan says it killed 145 ‘Indian-backed terrorists’ after Balochistan attacks
‘The bodies of these 145 killed terrorists are in our custody, and some of them are Afghan nationals,’ the provincial chief minister said
· Associated Press
Hong Kong road accident scam reports double to over 70 in a week: Chris Tang
Some incidents involved minor bumps or even no collision, with the largest claim exceeding HK$800,000, police say
· Harvey Kong
‘Soft resistance’ among 4 main national security risks in Hong Kong: Chris Tang
Security chief tells radio show such threats ‘have not diminished’ and cites hotline that has received 1.1 million reports, some leading to arrests
· Harvey Kong
Israeli air strikes kill at least 32 Palestinians in Gaza, rescue officials say - DailyNews
At least 32 people have been killed in a wave of Israeli air strikes across the Gaza Strip on Saturday, according to local authorities.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Pakistan: Dozens killed in clashes with Baloch separatists
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My Take | Tai Po fire victims are not being served well by the inaction on class actions
It has been two decades since moves began to bring such cases to Hong Kong. Any resolution will likely come too late for Wang Fuk Court residents
· Cliff Buddle
The future of AI in music? US and China strike different chords
As generative music tools surge, China turns to state oversight while the US relies on courts, copyright suits and settlements
· Lucy Quaggin
CK Hutchison tipped to sell remaining ports despite Panama court ruling: experts
But effort by billionaire Li Ka-shing’s conglomerate will still face scrutiny from Beijing and deal may be re-evaluated, analysts tell SCMP
· Connor Mycroft
What We Saw in Minneapolis
Over the past month, the Trump administration has deployed thousands of federal immigration agents to the Minneapolis area. On Saturday, Jan. 24, federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care nurse for the Department of Veterans Affairs. Pretti was the third person shot by federal agents i…
· Cengiz Yar and Peter DiCampo
New generation of Hong Kong police will need ‘iron bones’, security chief says
Secretary for Security Chris Tang warns ‘oppression by hostile foreign forces will not stop’, and calls for police to stand firm
· Harvey Kong
Singaporean convict returns to jail 4 days after being freed by accident
A paperwork error saw the man, who had been convicted for assaulting a police officer, released 12 weeks early
· CNA
6 arrested over 51 million yen robbery in Hong Kong, with ‘mole’ among victims
Police chief Joe Chow says the six suspects include three Japanese men
· Harvey Kong
More than 200 killed in coltan mine collapse in east Congo, official says - DailyNews
More than 200 people were killed this week in a collapse at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Lumumba Kambere Muyisa, spokesperson for the rebel-appointed governor of the province where the mine is located, told Reuters on Friday.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Venezuela proposes to free hundreds of prisoners, close ‘torture’ prison
Interim president Delcy Rodriguez says the proposed law will hopefully ‘heal the wounds’ and restore peace among Venezuelans
· Reuters
Philippine military
What has become the new revolution is stability — not as an end in itself, but as the only platform from which justice can still be pursued without burning the house down
US man escapes execution for dumping girl, 5, to be killed by alligators
Harrel Braddy, who spent a decade on death row for the gruesome murder of Quatisha Maycock, has been given a life sentence in a new trial
· Tribune News Service
Final batch of Epstein files mentions Musk, Gates and Trump
The US Justice Department has published the final massive trove of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a release mandated by Congress that reveals new details about the financier’s associations but contains no criminal allegations against the prominent individuals named.
· RT
US Justice Department releases more Epstein files
US Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said on Friday that the department was releasing more than 3 million pages of documents and more than 2,000 videos and 180,000 images. The files, posted to a Department of Justice (DOJ) website, include some of the several million pages of records that officials said were with…
· Wesley Dockery
US hails Panama high court ruling against CK Hutchison’s ports concession
Secretary of State Rubio said the decision was encouraging, as it drew support on Capitol Hill and unease among Chinese-linked firms
· Khushboo Razdan
Government re-affirms commitment to abolish Prevention of Terrorism Act - DailyNews
The Government has re-affirmed its firm commitment to abolish the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), a long-standing election pledge, while assuring that public consultation will play a decisive role in shaping its replacement, Justice Minister and National Integration Harshana Nanayakkara said.
· damith
Better salary, benefits for Police in near future - IGP - DailyNews
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasuriya stated that officers of the Sri Lanka Police will receive a substantial salary in the near future up to a level where it will not be necessary for them to resort to receiving other types of benefits.
· damith
Special traffic plan for Gangaramaya Nawam Maha Perahera on January 31, February 1 - DailyNews
A special traffic plan will be implemented by the Police during the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo in view of the annual Nawam Maha Perahera which will be held on January 31 and February 1.
· damith
US Justice Department opens probe into killing of Alex Pretti in ICE incident
Authorities did not explain why investigation was not launched into killing of Minneapolis woman Renee Good by an ICE agent 17 days before
· Associated Press
Génocide des Rohingyas : la Gambie en quête de justice
La Gambiea porté plainte, en novembre 2018, contre la Birmanie devant la Cour internationale de justice. Elle l'accuse d'avoir perpétré un génocide contre la minorité musulmane rohingya, lors des opérations militaires de l’armée birmane, en 2016 et 2017, dans l’ouest du pays. À la suite de ces opérations de grande e…
· Eric Topona
Luigi Mangione won’t face death penalty after US judge dismisses murder charge
He could still be put behind bars for life if convicted of other charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson
· Associated Press
Condamnation de l'ex-député Mahamadou Hawa Gassama à Abidjan
En Côte d'Ivoire, l’ancien député malien Mahamadou Hawa Gassama écope de trois ans de prison pour des faits d'offense au chef de l’État ivoirien, Alassane Ouattara, et d’outrage par voie électronique, concernant des propos tenus sur les réseaux sociaux.
· Julien Adayé
Final set of Epstein files released, with mentions of Trump, Musk and Lutnick
The batch contains over 3 million pages of documents, 2,000 videos and 180,000 images
· Reuters
Chinese hair salon owner arrested in Barcelona for funding Hamas via crypto
The 38-year-old Chinese national faces terror financing charges after allegedly laundering US$715,000 via cryptocurrency to the militant group
· Reuters
تاجيکستان: د افغانستان سره پر پوله درې «قاچاقچيان» وژل شوي
تاجيکستان له افغانستان سره ۱۳۵۰ کيلومتره اوږد سرحد او له طالبانو سره چې دمګړۍ په کابل کې واکمن دي، ترينګلې اړيکي لري.
· بريښنا صابر
33 arrested over HK$150 million fraud involving Hong Kong tech grant schemes
ICAC says suspects are 24 men and nine women, including a former Cyberport Management Company employee
· Emily Hung
د پاکستان پوځ د لسګونو وسله والو د وژلو ادعا کړې
د پوځ د يوې اعلاميه په حواله د بلوچستان ايالت په پنجګور سيمه کې د لومړۍ چاپې په ترڅ کې ۳۰ وسله وال وژل شوي. په اعلاميه کې زياته شوې چې ۱۱ نور وسله وال د همدې ايالت په هرنایي سيمه کې د نورو عملياتو پر وخت وژل شوي دي. زياته شوې ده چې دا دواړه عمليات د پنجشنبې په ورځ شوي دي او هیڅ عسکر پکې نه دی وژل شوی. پوځ په خپله اع…
· بريښنا صابر
US envoys to Israel blocked ‘apocalyptic’ Gaza warning in 2024: report
Leaked reports reveal US diplomats killed internal memos detailing dead bodies and famine in Gaza to avoid a ‘lack of balance’ in policy
· Reuters
Villar family
Philippine News Bulacan police arrest 77-year-old PrimeWater critic Business Villar Land, family face market manipulation, insider trading complaint Jan 30, 2026 7:24 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Newsbreak Podcasts and Videos Top political stories of 2025: The Villar famil…
The foreigners who fought for Russia, now stuck in POW limbo in Ukraine
Captured foreigners describe journeys from joining the Russian side to a Ukrainian jail with no way home
· Agence France-Presse
4 arrested in crackdown on mainland firms offering illegal labour in Hong Kong
Officers mounted undercover operation targeting firms advertising services online ahead of Lunar New Year
· Ambrose Li
Sathosa Lorry case: Johnston and sons further remanded - DailyNews
The Wattala Magistrate’s Court has ordered the further remand of five suspects, including former Minister Johnston Fernando and his two sons, Johan Fernando and Jerome Kenneth Fernando, until February 13.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Court reschedules decision on Trincomalee buddha statue incident - DailyNews
The Court of Appeal has rescheduled the delivery of its order regarding a writ petition filed by Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero and Ven. Kalyanawansa Tissa Thero of Trincomalee.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Hong Kong police probe 58 million yen theft at currency exchange shop
Two men escape in vehicle after alleged robbery at shop near 272 Des Voeux Road Central in Sheung Wan
· Ambrose Li
Beijing, Hong Kong slam Panama court ruling on CK Hutchison ports concession
Supreme Court rules port contract of firm’s subsidiary ‘unconstitutional’
· Fiona Chow
China vows tougher laws after execution of Myanmar-based gang members | South China Morning Post
Members of the Ming family crime syndicate found guilty of murder, illegal detention, running casinos and other offences.
Special traffic plan in Colombo for 78th Independence Day celebrations and rehearsals - DailyNews
Sri Lanka Police have announced a temporary traffic management plan around Independence Square in Colombo to facilitate the 78th National Independence Day celebrations and a series of rehearsal events leading up to the main ceremony.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Strikes should be a last resort, not the first line of protest - DailyNews
Trade unions have played a historic and often constructive role in safeguarding workers’ rights, improving wages, and strengthening social justice. In Sri Lanka, as in many democracies, trade union action has been instrumental in shaping labour laws and welfare protections. However, a growing trend of frequent and p…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Fisherman returning from Sharjah nabbed with contraband by officers of APNB - DailyNews
A returning Sri Lankan passenger, had in his possession a consignment of contraband worth Rs. 4.5 million when entering the country and as he was taking them out of the Katunayake Airport he was arrested by a team of officers of the Airport Police Narcotics Bureau (APNB) in the early hours of yesterday (29).
· Gayan Abeykoon
Brazen nighttime robbery: Tokyo gang flees with US$2.7 million in cash
One of the victims, a Chinese national, was allegedly attacked with pepper spray by the group before escaping with the bags
· Kyodo
Two School Districts Sue, Claiming Alaska Is Failing Its Constitutional Obligation to Fund Public Education
Two Alaska school districts filed a lawsuit on Jan. 20 in Anchorage Superior Court against the state, its governor and its education commissioner over what they say is a long-running failure to adequately fund public education.
· Emily Schwing
It's final, Sara Duterte impeachment is 'unconstitutional.' Here's why.
This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
· Jairo Bolledo
Man posing as FBI agent tries to free Luigi Mangione
Armed with a barbecue fork and a pizza cutter, Mark Anderson was arrested after presenting a driving licence as federal credentials
· Associated Press
Partition actions and procedural flaws - DailyNews
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 a…
· Gayan Abeykoon
SJB MC Member arrested for assault gets bail - DailyNews
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).
· Gayan Abeykoon