South Korea's ex-first lady jailed 20 months for bribery - DailyNews
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.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe appears before court - DailyNews
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe appeared at the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today (28) as proceedings resumed in the case filed under the Public Property Act.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
South Korea’s former first lady Kim Keon-hee gets 20 months in jail for corruption | South China Morning Post
Kim and husband Yoon Suk-yeol are the first South Korean presidential couple to both be convicted of crimes.
Trinco Buddha Statue Incident: Balangoda Kassapa Thero and others further remanded - DailyNews
The Trincomalee Magistrate’s Court today (28) ordered ten individuals, including Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero, to be further remanded in connection with an alleged violation of coastal conservation laws. The remand will continue until 2 February.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Baguio investment scammer gets prison time, ordered to pay P82M to victims
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· Herbie G
Ex‑President Gotabaya and former officials to be served notices over alleged unlawful compensation following Aragalaya property damage - DailyNews
The Supreme Court today directed that notices be served on several respondents, including former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. This is in connection with a Fundamental Rights petition challenging alleged unlawful compensation payments to former Ministers and Members of Parliament.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
South Korea’s ex-first lady gets 20 months’ jail for corruption
A court sentenced Kim for receiving luxury items from an official linked to the Unification Church
· Park Chan-kyong
FACT CHECK: Atong Ang not sentenced to death over missing sabungeros case
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· sdu0346
Deputy chief minister of India's Maharashtra dies in plane crash - DailyNews
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) supremo Ajit Pawar and four others were killed on Wednesday (January 28, 2026) after an aircraft carrying them crash landed in Baramati in Pune district.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Police warn social media users against sharing private and abusive content online - DailyNews
The Sri Lanka Police have issued a warning to social media users that sharing private, pornographic, or abusive videos can be a criminal offense. Citizens are urged to respect others’ privacy and act responsibly online to avoid legal consequences.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Spurs' Wembanyama 'horrified' by Minneapolis reaction 'like murder of civilians is acceptable'
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· delfin.dioquino editor
Trump says Alex Pretti, man shot in Minnesota, should not have carried gun
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· Mia Gonzalez
Court to reconsider case against Former President Ranil - DailyNews
The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court is set to resume proceedings today (28) regarding the case against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Police inspect vehicles for roadworthiness in Ginigathhena - DailyNews
Ginigathhena Police Traffic Division has taken steps to temporarily suspend the operation of 12 vehicles that were plying through Ginigathhena town on Monday night after finding various defects in them.
· Mavan perera
Ten illegal constructions in Kandy City given notice for demolition - DailyNews
Kandy Municipal Commissioner Indika Abeysinghe said that a written notice has been sent to the owners of 10 illegally constructed buildings within the Kandy city limits, in accordance with a Court order to demolish them immediately.
· Mavan perera
Six police officers interdicted over priest’s assault - DailyNews
Six police officers attached to the Gampaha Divisional Crime Detective Bureau (DCDB) have been interdicted following their arrest over the alleged assault of a Catholic priest, Sri Lanka Police said.
· Mavan perera
At least 6,126 people killed in Iran’s crackdown on nationwide protests: activists
The number comes from the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, while Iran’s government puts the death toll at a far lower 3,117.
· Associated Press
After killings in Minneapolis, Trump says will ‘de-escalate a little bit’
US ‘border tsar’ meets with Minnesota leaders after the fatal shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti sparks a full-blown crisis
· Reuters
Fernando, Kaleel fly Lankan flag into J30 Tennis quarters - DailyNews
Ganuka Fernando and Aahil Kaleel became the only Sri Lankan players to qualify for the quarter-finals at the ITF Junior World Tennis J30 Colombo Week 1 tournament, played at the SLTA clay courts in Colombo yesterday.
· Mavan perera
Havelocks and CH in impressive wins - DailyNews
Havelock Sports Club and CH and FC ended the First Round of the Maliban A Division League Rugby Tournament on a high note after recording hard-fought victories over Police Sports Club and Air Force last week end.
· Mavan perera
UN chief warns ‘law of the jungle’ is replacing rule of law - DailyNews
Warning that the “rule of law is being replaced by the law of the jungle,” the UN Secretary-General on Monday urged world powers to recommit to international law as the foundation of peace, justice and multilateral cooperation.
· Mavan perera
Wijemanne brothers clinch YETI SSC Open Doubles - DailyNews
Brothers Thehan Wijemanne and Methvan Wijemanne delivered another outstanding performance to win the Men’s Doubles title at the YETI SSC Open Tennis Championships 2026, held at the SSC Tennis Courts, Maitland Place in Colombo.
· Mavan perera
Hong Kong drivers warned to look out for sham compensation claims
Some motorists hit with sudden massive civil claims well after police close minor traffic cases
· Danny Mok
ANAMOLA apresenta queixa-crime contra polícia moçambicana
"Foram assassinados dois membros de forma brutal, mas é preciso compreender que o ANAMOLA perde membros um pouco por cada província e nós estamos aqui para reafirmar que é preciso que se pare com essas perseguições políticas, porque os números estão a tornar-se alarmantes e é preciso ter a consciência das consequênc…
· Deutsche Welle
Judge orders ICE chief to court over Trump’s immigration crackdown
Judge demands ICE chief explain why officials denied detained immigrants due process amid Trump’s crackdown in Minnesota
· Associated Press
Trump sells tariffs as farmers’ win in Iowa, but many aren’t buying it
As US president courts rural voters before midterms, growers fear Beijing may retaliate against Trump policies by curbing purchases again
· Khushboo Razdan
Hong Kong police arrest 71 over stooge accounts linked to HK$214 million scams
Largest case involved senior director of multinational who transferred HK$134 million to criminals impersonating her company’s chief executive
· Jess Ma
Hong Kong retiree spiked soft drinks with urine in year-long ‘prank’
Franklin Lo doctored Coca-Cola Plus and 7-Up drinks and placed them in supermarkets
· Brian Wong
Man arrested as Hong Kong police seize illegal fireworks worth HK$1 million
Officers detain 37-year-old man after seizing pyrotechnics in shipping container during afternoon raid on Monday
· Lam Ka-sing
TikTok, Meta, and YouTube sued in first-ever child addiction trial
Global social media giants Meta, TikTok, and YouTube are facing their first-ever product liability trial starting Tuesday in Los Angeles over claims they knowingly designed their platforms to addict and harm children, according to court filings.
· RT
Louisiana Paroles Its Lowest Number of Prisoners in 20 Years Under Gov. Jeff Landry
The number of prisoners paroled in Louisiana has plummeted under Gov. Jeff Landry to its lowest point in 20 years, the most visible impact of the “tough on crime” policies he campaigned on.
· Richard A. Webster
Singapore jails, canes 6 Indonesians after illegal re-entry on sinking boat
The group was rescued by police when their vessel capsized during a chase. One man was sentenced to 21 months for his sixth illegal entry
· CNA
South Korea tariff hike: is Trump ‘sending message’ to US court ahead of ruling?
Trump’s message appears more focused on pushing through the US-South Korean trade bill than on permanently raising tariffs, analysts say
· Park Chan-kyong
7 Fifa-banned Malaysian footballers cleared to play after court grants stay
The Court of Arbitration for Sport said the foreign-born players linked to forgery scandal can keep competing until a final ruling is made
· Associated Press
Over 700 arrested as ‘Ratama Ekata’ national operation intensifies - DailyNews
The Sri Lanka Police arrested 728 individuals yesterday (26) during a series of island-wide raids under the ‘Ratama Ekata’ national operation.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
John Lee weighs ‘all options’ amid feedback from flat owners hit by Tai Po fire
Hong Kong leader says government is analysing feedback from 90 per cent of homeowners affected by the blaze that killed 168 and displaced nearly 5,000
· Natalie Wong
Trial set for September in Hong Kong model Abby Choi murder case
Trial will begin on September 21 and is expected to last 45 days at the High Court
· Fiona Chow
Hong Kong police probe pond cleaning operation that killed more than 100 fish
Contractor removed fish to conduct maintenance but allegedly failed to provide temporary space with enough air, according to animal rights group
· Oscar Liu
Rift at influential Silicon Valley venture firm shows tech's divide over ICE shooting
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· Angelo Gonzales
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America is shooting itself in the foot by defunding basic research and manpower under the Trump White House
· Alex Lo
In possible thaw, Trump and Minnesota governor talk after fatal shooting
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· Mia Gonzalez
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· Kim Wingerei
Trump does not want to see people killed on US streets, White House says
Spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said the death of a nurse in Minnesota was a result of ‘deliberate and hostile resistance by Democrat leaders’
· Reuters
AG informs SC of action against local agent - DailyNews
The Attorney General’s Department yesterday informed the Supreme Court that action has been initiated to institute both criminal and civil proceedings against Sea Consortium Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, the local agent of the MV X-Press Pearl, in compliance with directions issued by the Court following the maritime disaster.
· damith
Saha and Gehansa lead Sri Lanka charge at ITF J30 Colombo - DailyNews
Sri Lanka’s Saha Kapilasena and Gehansa Methnadi recorded impressive first-round victories at the ITF Junior World Tennis J30 Colombo – Week One, played at the Sri Lanka Tennis Association (SLTA) clay courts in Colombo yesterday.
· damith
Hotel fire in Pakistan’s Eastern city of Lahore leaves three dead, eight injured - DailyNews
A fire in the basement of a hotel in Pakistan’s Eastern city of Lahore on Saturday killed at least three people and injured eight others, rescue officials said.
· damith
The SOC approves Amendment Bills for Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs as well as Judicature - DailyNews
The Sectoral Oversight Committee (SOC) on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection approved the two (Amendment) Bills, one covering poisons, opium and dangerous drugs, and the Judicature (Amendment) Bill.
· damith
2 women arrested as hawkers cash in on Blackpink merchandise craze at concerts
Food and Environmental Hygiene Department has been closely monitoring and taking enforcement actions against hawkers around Kai Tak Station Square
· Theodora Yu
Trump sends border tsar to Minnesota after second fatal ICE shooting
President tasks Tom Homan with overseeing operations as outcry grows over the death of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis
· Agence France-Presse