Hong Kong police arrest another man with knife, 2 days after earlier case at mall
Police subdue man with knife near McDonald’s outlet in Tsuen Wan, two days after shooting dead another attacker who took woman hostage at mall
· Connor Mycroft
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Malaysian police arrest reporter following controversial question at Gaza forum
Rex Tan has resigned as a Free Malaysia Today reporter and apologised for his question, which raised an uproar for its racial overtones
· The Star
Israeli attacks kill several as Gaza governance committee meets in Cairo - DailyNews
Israeli attacks have killed at least three Palestinians in Gaza in the latest violations of its tenuous ceasefire with Hamas, a day after the United States announced the start of the second phase of President Donald Trump’s plan to end Israel’s genocidal war against the Palestinian people in the besieged territory.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Shooting in Jinthupitiya leaves one dead, two children injured - DailyNews
A man who was injured in a shooting incident in the Jinthupitiya area last night (16) has died after being admitted to the National Hospital of Colombo, police said.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Torture, false arrests: Ukrainian women in Russian prisons
"You can cope with anything, just not being separated from your children. I'm carrying on for them," says Yulia Dvornichenko. She was arrested in 2021 and held in Russia, before Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
· Viktoria Zhydyk
Interpol red notices against 95 criminal suspects - DailyNews
Sri Lanka Police have obtained 95 International Police (Interpol) red notices for 95 Sri Lankan criminal suspects who are presently hiding in overseas countries and operating their criminal networks, and have intensified their crackdown on organized crime through a special operation under the directives of IGP Priya…
· damith
Three Peradeniya University students injured in clash with local youth; four arrested - DailyNews
Three Peradeniya University students were hospitalised following a clash with a group of local youths in the Uda Peradeniya area, according to the police.
· damith
Au Cameroun, la famille de Martinez Zogo donne de la voix
C’est l’une des craintes des proches et de la famille de Martinez Zogo : que l’homme d’affaires Jean-Pierre Amougou Belinga, principal accusé dans le meurtre de Martinez Zogo, bénéficie d’une mise en liberté provisoire.
· Georges Ibrahim Tounkara
Can South Korea turn the page with Yoon Suk Yeol in prison?
South Korea's former President Yoon Suk Yeol's week went from bad to worse on Friday afternoon after a Seoul court sentenced him to five years in prison.
· Julian Ryall
Watu 10 wauawa Uganda Museveni akielekea muhula wa saba
Uganda inaendelea kushikilia pumzi huku taifa likisubiri matokeo ya mwisho ya uchaguzi wa urais, zoezi ambalo tayari limegubikwa na umuagaji damu, hofu na madai mazito ya udanganyifu. Polisi wanasema takribani watu kumi waliuawa katika vurugu zilizotokea usiku kucha katikati mwa nchi, saa chache baada ya kupigwa kur…
· Iddi Ssessanga
Marcos keeps contractor-linked Cadiz in DOJ
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· Lian Buan
India: Security, terrorism laws used to silence dissent
Thousands of prisoners in India are trapped in a legal limbo under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, commonly known as UAPA, with recent Supreme Court decisions fueling the debate on India's definition of terrorism and its use of security laws.
· Murali Krishnan
Fact check: Woman burning Khamenei photo not in Iran
For more than two weeks, thousands of people in Iran have been protesting against the governing regime. Security forces have responded with violent crackdowns. According to the human rights organization HRANA, more than 2,670 people have been killed so far, including over 160 pro‑government individuals. The U.S.-bas…
· Kathrin Wesolowski
UK teen who praised Southport murderer jailed for possessing al-Qaeda manual
McKenzie Morgan praised the killer of three young girls at a Taylor Swift event, and threatened to bomb an Oasis show, was sentenced on Friday
· Reuters
ग्रीस: मानव तस्करी के आरोपों से बरी हुए सहायता कर्मी
सात साल की लंबी कानूनी लड़ाई के बाद, गुरुवार (15 जनवरी) को ग्रीस के लेसबोस द्वीप पर मानवीय कार्यकर्ताओं की आंखों में खुशी के आंसू छलक पड़े. अदालत ने उन सभी 24 आरोपियों को बाइज्जत बरी कर दिया, जिन पर समुद्र में लोगों की जान बचाने के लिए संगीन अपराधों के आरोप लगाए गए थे. अगर वे दोषी पाए जाते, तो उन्हें 20 साल तक की जेल…
· डिमित्रा किरानूडी
Exclusive | Hong Kong considers doubling attendance threshold for major renovation approvals
Home affairs chief Alice Mak pledges to fast-track amendment to Building Management Ordinance following Tai Po fire that killed 168
· Matthew Cheng
South Korea's ex-president Yoon given 5-year jail term in first ruling over martial law
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· Jee Geronimo
Japan ramen eatery bans ‘troublesome’ Chinese customers amid dual pricing controversy | South China Morning Post
The restaurant says it had to call police over unruly Chinese diners, but online sleuths say the real cause of the trouble was dual pricing on its menus.
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Balangoda Kassapa Thero ends hunger strike; Wimal-led NFF confirms in letter - DailyNews
Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero, who is currently remanded at the Trincomalee Prison, has called off the hunger strike he commenced earlier, according to a letter released by the National Freedom Front (NFF).
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Anthony Joshua returns to gym following car crash that killed two of his friends
Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn said: ‘I do think he will want to return to boxing, but that will be his decision when the time is right’
· dpa
Hong Kong man in court over seditious acts, media arson threats calls it ‘mischief’
Court adjourns case of man, 43, accused of threatening to burn down offices of media outlets, including the Post, unless they published seditious articles
· Brian Wong
South Korea’s Yoon sentenced to 5 years in first of martial law trials | South China Morning Post
The ruling is on charges of obstruction of justice, but Yoon faces more serious charges in a separate insurrection trial.
Malaysia rules 15-year-old fit to stand trial in 2025 murder of Yap Shing Xuen
Following a psychiatric review, a teen faces trial for the stabbing of schoolmate Yap Shing Xuen, who suffered over 200 wounds
· The Star
South Korea's ex-president Yoon given five year jail term in first ruling over martial law - DailyNews
A South Korean court on Friday sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison on charges that included obstructing attempts by authorities to arrest him following his failed bid to impose martial law in December 2024.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Red Notices issued for 95 organized criminals hiding overseas - Police - DailyNews
Police Media Spokesperson Senior Superintendent of Police F.U. Wootler announced that Red Notices have been obtained against 95 organized criminals currently hiding abroad.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
South Korea: Yoon jailed for 5 years for obstructing justice
Yoon Suk Yeol, the former president of South Korea who was removed from office after declaring martial law in December 2024, was found guilty on several charges on Friday.
· Alex Berry
Malaysian man arrested for forcing son, 10, to shoplift regularly
The case has sparked widespread outrage on social media and cast the spotlight on causes of child abuse
· SCMP’s Asia desk
South Korea’s Yoon sentenced to 5 years in prison over martial law charges
The ruling comes days after prosecutors in a separate case demanded Yoon Suk-yeol be sentenced to death for masterminding insurrection
· Park Chan-kyong
Motorcyclists most at risk in road accidents, 9,000 deaths in 10 years - DailyNews
In the past ten years, a total of 27,134 people have died in road accidents across Sri Lanka, according to police statistics. These fatalities occurred in 25,704 reported fatal accidents, out of 248,026 accidents recorded between 2016 and 2025.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
A Black Teen Died Over a $12 Shoplifting Attempt. 13 Years Later, Two Men Plead Guilty in His Killing.
A judge in Milwaukee brought a 13-year quest for justice by a grieving father to a close on Thursday, accepting a plea deal for two men charged criminally for their role in the killing of his teenaged son.
· Megan O’Matz
Man shot dead by Hong Kong police had ‘history of mental illness, drug abuse’
Security chief praises officers’ bravery, saying their decisiveness prevented suspect from causing further harm and potentially saved lives
· Fiona Chow
Two underworld figures hiding in Dubai arrested - DailyNews
A special police team arrested two organized criminals hiding in Dubai and a woman wanted in a money laundering investigation and brought them to Katunayake Airport this morning (16) for further inquiry.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Three more arrested shooting of 16 year old girl in Kohuwala - DailyNews
Three additional suspects have been arrested for aiding and abetting the attack on a 16-year-old girl in a shooting incident that occurred on the night of December 30 in the Bodhiyatta area of Kohuwala. The crime was carried out by two unidentified men on a motorcycle outside a residence.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
‘Death, taxes, Chinese basketball’ certainties in life, match fixer told friend
US prosecutors charge 26 involved in sweeping transnational conspiracy, say scheme started with Chinese Basketball Association, spread to NCAA
· Agence France-Presse
Court declares missing activist James Jazmines victim of enforced disappearance
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· Jairo Bolledo
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BrandRap [BEHIND THE GOOD] Meet Reyna Valmores-Salinas of Bahaghari Philippine News Court declares missing activist James Jazmines victim of enforced disappearance Jan 16, 2026 11:08 AM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Philippine News Court frees activist-student leader Amanda Ec…
Brazil's ex-President Bolsonaro moved to a bigger cell
Brazil's Supreme Court has ordered the transfer of former President Jair Bolsonaro from the federal police headquarters in Brasilia to a prison complex where he will enjoy "more favorable conditions."
· Srinivas Mazumdaru
Japan ramen eatery bans ‘troublesome’ China diners, charges more for English menu
Restaurant says it had to call police over unruly Chinese diners; online sleuths claim real reason for ‘trouble’ is dual pricing policy
· Fran Lu
Nueva Vizcaya protesters continue to block mining firm despite court injunction
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· Herbie G
Brazil’s Bolsonaro sent to prison with roomier cell, more perks
Ex-president moved to a detention complex five times the size of his current room, with a kitchen and a private outdoor area
· Agence France-Presse
Rubber stamp fiasco ends career - DailyNews
In the case of M.D.S.A. Perera vs Dharmasena Dissanayake (SC FR/APPLICATION NO 62/2020-2023) the Supreme Court examined an alleged violation of Fundamental Rights under Article 12(1) (Equality) concerning the disciplinary process of a Grade I Accountant. The Petitioner, nearing his 60th birthday, was subjected to tw…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Ransath Peiris and Ruwan Fernando shine at YETI SSC Open - DailyNews
Ransath Peiris and Ruwan Fernando delivered confident performances as the YETI SSC Open Tennis Championship 2026 men’s open singles second round continued at the SSC Tennis Courts in Colombo yesterday.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Man climbs lamp post in Galle Face claiming police assault in Kelaniya - DailyNews
A man claiming to be a former soldier staged a protest by climbing an electricity lamp post in Galle Face, alleging that he had been assaulted by six police officers attached to the Kelaniya Police Station near the historic Kelaniya Temple. Personnel from the 1990 Emergency Ambulance Service arrived at the scene to …
· Gayan Abeykoon
Air Force officer arrested for defrauding Rs.11.7 Mn - DailyNews
The Teldeniya Division Criminal Investigation Division arrested an Air Force officer for allegedly defrauding a Sri Lankan woman employed in Austria of Rs.11.73 Mn after promising to marry her.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Beedi Company in Warakapola fined Rs.150 million on tax evation - DailyNews
On the instructions of the Commissioner General of Excise of the Sri Lanka Excise Department, M.B.N.A. Pemaratne, Deputy Commissioner of Excise (Law Enforcement) Tissa Rajapaksa and the Excise Superintendent (Islandwide Excise Special Operations Unit) G. Hemantha, and under the direction of the OIC of the Islandwide…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Two Lankan passengers nabbed entering with contraband worth Rs. 15 million - DailyNews
Two Sri Lankan passengers who were illegally bringing a consignment of foreign-made cigarettes worth Rs. 15 million into the country and taking them out of the Katunayake Airport were arrested by a team of officers from the Airport Police Narcotics Bureau in the early hours of 12 January.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Monkey’s road jump hits motorcyclist in Mirigama - DailyNews
A monkey that jumped across the road through moving traffic on the Pasyala-Giriulla main road was killed when it hit a motorcycle which was thrown across the road and hit a cement bowser, smashing the bike.
· Gayan Abeykoon
A Father’s Quest for Justice Finds Resolution After 13 Years
Craig Stingley had no legal training, no big-name lawyer or civil rights advocate by his side. Yet for 13 years, he refused to accept that the judicial system would hold no one responsible for the killing of his 16-year-old son, Corey.
· Megan O’Matz
Trump admin closer to deporting pro-Palestinian activist after court ruling
The ruling, which reversed an earlier decision to release Khalil, is a win for the Trump administration’s efforts to deport the ex-student
· Associated Press