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Iran has warned it will retaliate if attacked by the US, as BBC sources and activists report hundreds of protesters have now been killed in an escalating government crackdown.
Prosecutor says with one-third guilty plea discount factored in, Lai may finish sentences for four other criminal cases on June 11
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Overnight queues and a complicated application system open to abuse expose gaps between Hong Kong’s policy ambition and execution
Arrested surveyor’s undeclared link to Wang Fuk Court triggers move from the government to tighten potential conflict of interest rules
A British man and five others perish in separate incidents as avalanche dangers remain high
Amidst unrest, Trump claims Iran seeks talks, but warns of strong action. Tehran blames the US and Israel, but signals openness to diplomacy
Two spinners Jeffrey Vandersay and Ravindu Fernando took five wickets each as Bloomfield fought back to record thrilling 13 runs win over Police SC in their Major Club 3 day cricket fixture played at P.Sara Oval Stadium yesterday.
Sources state that several underworld drug traffickers who have been arrested by security forces in several Middle-Eastern countries and being held in detention centers are to be deported to Sri Lanka in the next few days.
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Azizur Rahman Musabbir was shot dead, while Abu Sufian Masud, General Secretary of the Karwan Bazar Van Association, was injured in a shooting, local media reported.
Based on intelligence received, Coast Guard personnel arrested two individuals in possession of 3,400 foreign cigarettes, over 80 litres of locally made alcoholic spirits, 18 barrels of moonshine, and over three grammes of hashish in Negombo, Chilaw and Weligama area on Friday (9).
The U.S. military carried out an additional round of what it called ‘large-scale strikes’ against multiple ISIS targets in Syria — in response to an attack last month that killed three Americans.
The Sri Lanka Navy, in coordination with the Police Special Task Force (STF), apprehended one suspect in possession of approximately two kilos of foreign cannabis during a search operation conducted in the Maradankerni area of Jaffna on January 9.
A gas cylinder exploded in a house in Islamabad where wedding festivities were going on early Sunday, killing eight people, including the bride and groom, and injuring several others, Police said.
Iran warned President Donald Trump on Sunday that Israeli and U.S. military bases in the region could be considered “legitimate targets,” after Trump threatened to strike the nation if protestors challenging Iran’s theocracy were killed.
د پاکستان پولیسو د یکشنبې (د جنورۍ میاشتې ۱۱ نیټه) په ورځ خبر ورکړی چې د پاکستان په پلازمېنه اسلام اباد کې په یوه کور کې د واده د مراسمو پر مهال د ګازو کپسول یا ډبې چاودنې په نتیجه کې لږ تر لږه اته کسان، چې ناوې او زوم هم پکې شامل دي، وژل شوي او اووه نور ټپیان کړي دي. د اسلاماباد د پولیسو په وینا، دا چاودنه د شپې ن…
White collar criminals and mafia organizations have it too easy in Germany, the German Association of Judges (DRB) has said, because there aren't enough prosecutors and judges to keep up with the case files.
Suspect grabbed watch during viewing at Prince Jewellery & Watch on Haiphong Road, police say
Victim recalls years of unprosecutable abuse as advocates urge closure of loophole tying prosecutors’ hands and law review to prove patterns over specifics
An explosion at a house following a wedding reception in Pakistan's capital Islamabad has killed at least eight people, police said on Sunday.
‘Disgusted’ wife of fraudster introduced to her by an uncle discovers that he is serving a suspended death sentence; has child with another woman
ALBAY, Philippines – Rappler’s reports from Albay show the grim reality of Mayon displacement: families are packed 35 people to a room in crowded schools, while others seek shelter in tents inside covered courts.
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Investigation under way into Yuen Long flat fire that killed man, injured his wife and forced 435 to evacuate, with foul play not ruled out
US-based Iranian human rights group HRANA estimated Saturday that at least 78 protesters have been killed in the past 14 days in connection with ongoing anti-government demonstrations in Iran.
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Police say woman was reported to be hitting car at about 6am in Tsim Sha Tsui and had also snatched knife from nearby stall
Daricka Moore, 24, has been charged with murder after a series of attacks at three locations
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Traffic restrictions will be in place on the Colombo–Kandy Road in the Kadawatha area due to ongoing construction work, police said.
Economist urges government to use donation fund to generate investment returns to bridge financial gap for residents waiting for new flats
What began with a currency collapse has spiralled into a deadly nationwide revolt, with dozens killed and internet access cut
An accused who was found guilty for possessing and trafficking over 83 grams of heroin was yesterday sentenced to life imprisonment by the Colombo High Court.
Property owners of Tuen Mun estate vote to terminate renovation contract with Prestige, citing safety concerns after fatal Wang Fuk Court fire
Many Wang Fuk Court residents displaced by the deadly inferno are now living in hotels, youth hostels or transitional housing
The US president warned that ‘we’ll start shooting too’, if the authorities kill demonstrators
The cross-border nature of his alleged criminal network required governments and law enforcement agencies to work together
State officials are conducting their own investigation after the FBI refused to cooperate and share evidence
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya told Parliament yesterday (9) that the Government will not work to protect anyone based on their ranks and the current judicial process will make it clear based on existing and available evidence, while the Government is taking all steps to ensure justice is meted to all without…
Chief Government Whip and Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa revealed to Parliament yesterday (9) that the death of 12-year-old Kuganeshan Dinoja who was admitted to the Mullaitivu District Base Hospital on December 21, 2025 at around 7.20 pm cannot be ruled out as a murder until on-going investiga…
Group leaders Police Sports Club tightened their grip on the match against defending champions Bloomfield after the opening day of their Major Clubs Three-Day fixture at the P. Sara Oval yesterday.
The Supreme Court will be shifting to the newly refurbished original Supreme Court Building at the Superior Courts Complex from January 26. All Court Houses, Record Rooms, and other branches of the Supreme Court will operate from the said premises.
Switzerland held a national day of mourning for the 40 people who were killed in the blaze at an Alpine resort
During a coordinated operation mounted on Thursday (8) in the Aluthkade area of Colombo, the Sri Lanka Navy and Police arrested two individuals in possession of about 1,560 foreign cigarettes.