Hong Kong bookstore owner pleads not guilty to using shop as unregistered school
Pong Yat-ming to be tried for violating Education Ordinance by hosting a Spanish class at his bookstore, Book Punch, in April last year
· Fiona Chow
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Is 12 too young? Rare matricide case tests Indonesia’s juvenile justice system
The girl, often threatened with a knife by her mother, was inspired to use one after playing online games and watching anime, police say
· Aisyah Llewellyn
Hong Kong police searching for mainland Chinese man, 47, missing for 3 days
Force says Ye Zhihui last seen at Tai Au Mun in Tseung Kwan O on Monday
· Ambrose Li
China accuses extradited billionaire Chen of running crime network from Cambodia
Beijing says mainland police will put core members of his crime ring on a wanted list and fugitives should ‘turn themselves in’
· Phoebe Zhang
Suspects in Ganemulla Sanjeewa’s assassination remanded - DailyNews
Colombo Chief Magistrate Tharanga S. Bodaragama yesterday (7) ordered the remanding of two suspects, Nanda Kumar Thakshi and Ajith Kumara, until tomorrow (9). The suspects were arrested for allegedly aiding, abetting, and providing accommodation to Ishara Sewwandi, a key suspect in the shooting at the Hulftsdorp Cou…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Legal Tales | What happens in Hong Kong’s top court, hidden amid the city’s winter wonderland
It may be used as a canvas for Christmas projections, but the building houses independently appointed judges who uphold and develop the city’s laws
· Derek Chan
Lawyer for Rob Reiner’s son withdraws, delaying arraignment for parents’ murder
Alan Jackson, who has defended clients like Harvey Weinstein and Kevin Spacey, would not reveal why he could no longer represent his client
· Associated Press
Foreigner arrested for stealing US$ 10,000 from Thai monk - DailyNews
Officers from the Katunayake Airport Police and the Airport Tourist Police arrested a Chinese national on the evening of January 6 for allegedly stealing US$ 10,000 from the hand luggage of a high-ranking Thai Buddhist prelate. The stolen currency is valued at around Rs. 3,080,000.
· Gayan Abeykoon
CPSL condemns US for abduction of Venezuela’s President - DailyNews
The Communist Party of Sri Lanka (CPSL) yesterday expressed its strongest condemnation of the abduction of Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro and his wife by the United States. The CPSL in a statement issued by its General Secretary Dr. G. Weerasinghe said that this act of international piracy ranks alongside the …
· Gayan Abeykoon
Suspect escapes from police cell after opening cell door - DailyNews
A suspect in a Tangalle police cell has disappeared after opening the cell door.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Off-duty Hong Kong police sergeant suspended for alleged drink-driving
Station sergeant allegedly drove private car under the influence of alcohol and crashed into police van at Kowloon East regional headquarters
· Danny Mok
Iran: More than 2,000 protesters arrested, rights group says
Iran's judiciary said it will fast-track trials in response to the ongoing wave of protests across large parts of the country.
· Louis Oelofse
In the Public Square: The 2026 political outlook
The year 2025 was politically pivotal: an impeachment, an Interpol arrest, a mid-term election, an unexpected Supreme Court decision, a massive corruption scandal. But 2026 promises, or threatens, to be even more crucial.
· Camille Angela Zarate
Malaysia government's anti-corruption maze amid 1MDB scandal
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has started 2026 with a bold series of reform pledges for Malaysia, including vows to ramp up anti-corruption efforts, days after former Prime Minister Najib Razak was handed another major prison term in a 1MDB-linked corruption case.
· David Hutt
Hong Kong equestrian coach denied bail over hotel room drug death case
British national, 36, appears at Kowloon City Court facing manslaughter and drug charges in connection with hotel room death
· Jess Ma
Two suspects remanded in connection with Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder case - DailyNews
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered that Nanda Kumar Thakshi and another suspect, who were arrested and detained in connection with an incident of aiding and abetting Ishara Sewwandi, a prime suspect in the Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder case and allegedly providing shelter to an underworld gang leader, be remande…
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Somawathiya-Sungawila Road temporarily closed - DailyNews
Heavy rains in the upper catchment areas of the Mahaweli River have caused the river to overflow, submerging the Somawathiya-Sungawila main road. The Pulasthipura Police have suspended traffic on the road from 8.30 am today (07).
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Man jailed for 4 weeks in Hong Kong for taking upskirt photos on Cathay flight
Court heard defendant was ‘opportunist’ who had ‘accidentally’ captured victim’s intimate parts while taking pictures of city’s scenery
· Fiona Chow
Sri Lanka Police donate Rs. 50 million, one day’s pay of all officers, to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ fund - DailyNews
Officers of the Sri Lanka Police have contributed Rs. 50 million, equivalent to one day’s salary, to the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, established to restore livelihoods and rebuild the country following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Hong Kong police safely dispose of WWII British grenade found in park
Police say the grenade found in Aberdeen Country Park by workers was safely handled with no evacuation needed
· Ambrose Li
Fact check: These fakes are circulating about Venezuela
On the night of January 2, the United States attacked Venezuela and captured leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. According to the Cuban government, 32 people were killed in the operation. Meanwhile, politicians and representatives of the European Union and the United Nations have called for respect for …
· Tetyana Klug, Silja Thoms
Bill to repeal MP pensions presented in Parliament by Justice Minister - DailyNews
The Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill aimed at abolishing the existing pension scheme for Members of Parliament has been formally presented in Parliament.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Luxury shoes put first woman Igorot police general under Napolcom scrutiny
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· Herbie G
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Malaysian rapper Namewee defies scandals to release Lunar New Year single
Namewee is still helping police in an investigation over the death of a Taiwanese influencer and faces a drug possession charge
· SCMP’s Asia desk
Kim Jong-un visits construction site for memorial to soldiers killed in Ukraine war | South China Morning Post
North Korean leader was also seen taking part in a tree-planting ceremony alongside his daughter Kim Ju-ae and wife Ri Sol-ju at the memorial museum site.
Tai Po housing site ‘viable option’ for fire victims: Hong Kong councillors
Lo Hiu-fung says government should consider plot, about 1.5km from fire-hit Wang Fuk Court, if it wants to help victims resettle as soon as possible
· Leopold Chen
Man found with son after going missing in Hong Kong arrested for child neglect
Baby was given preliminary check and no superficial injuries were found, but he will be admitted to hospital for further examination, insider says
· Jess Ma
China police officer praised for mediating dispute among 7 kids with respect, patience
Reflecting on his approach to the dispute, officer says every matter they mediate holds significance, regardless of scale
· Fran Lu
CA upholds ruling rejecting 'Yanson 4' bid to compel DOJ to act on petitions
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· Jairo Bolledo
Brown University shooter left video confession, planned attack for months
Claudio Neves Valente, who killed two students and an MIT professor, said he wouldn’t apologise because no one had ever apologised to him
· Associated Press
Ex-China shooting star jailed for smuggling gun parts into mainland via Hong Kong
Tian Hong, who equalled rifle world record at 1987 National Games, gets 10 years in jail, sparking debate over state of sport in China
· Ada Li
Maduro says ‘I’m still President’ as he pleads not guilty in NYC Court - DailyNews
Abducted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro told a packed New York City Courtroom yesterday (6) that he was “innocent”, a “decent man”, and that he had been “kidnapped”, in his first public comments since the brazen US attack on his country on Saturday.
· shanaka
YETI backs SSC Open as tennis season begins - DailyNews
Sri Lanka’s tennis season will burst into life this month as YETI steps in as the title sponsor of one of the country’s most respected events, the YETI SSC Open Tennis Championship 2026. The prestigious tournament will be staged from January 9 to 25 at the historic Singhalese Sports Club (SSC) courts in Colombo.
· shanaka
Power ignores law - DailyNews
On Sunday morning, many in Sri Lanka awoke to the news that Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife had been captured by the United States and were expected to appear before a New York court on drug-related charges. While this development came as a surprise to much of the public, it was far less shocking for t…
· shanaka
Three in family die in fire at house - DailyNews
Three members of a family – a man, his wife, and their teenage daughter – were killed when the man set fire to his house following a family dispute, in Padikaramaduwa, Galenbindunuwewa in the North Central Province. Three others in the family have been hospitalised with severe burn injuries.
· shanaka
Six arrested with over 850 kgs of shark in Wennappuwa - DailyNews
A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard at the Wellamankara fishery harbour in Wennappuwa yesterday (6), led to the arrest of six fishermen along with over 850 kgs of illegally harvested shark concealed inside their multi-day fishing vessel.
· shanaka
Brazil’s Bolsonaro has brain injury after falling and hitting head in prison
The ex-president had a ‘crisis’ while sleeping in his cell, his wife said in a social media post
· Bloomberg
19 Pokemon cards worth HK$200,000 snatched from Hong Kong seller during deal
Seller handed over cards to young man to check them, but the suspect ran off with them and vanished, police say
· Danny Mok
पश्चिम बंगाल में कितना बड़ा चुनावी मुद्दा बनेगा एसआईआर!
बिहार में बीते साल के आखिर में हुए विधानसभा चुनाव में एसआईआर कोई मुद्दा नहीं बन सका था. लेकिन पश्चिम बंगाल में बीते नवंबर से शुरुआत के बाद से ही यह ममता बनर्जी सरकार, केंद्र और चुनाव आयोग के बीच टकराव का सबसे बड़ा मुद्दा बन गया है. अब इस साल अप्रैल में होने वाले विधानसभा चुनाव में भी इसके एक प्रमुख मुद्दे के तौर पर …
· प्रभाकर मणि तिवारी
Hong Kong think tank backs call to make bid‑rigging a crime after fatal fire
Bid-rigging is currently classified as ‘serious anticompetitive conduct’ under Competition Ordinance and punishable only by fines
· Vivian Au
2 Hong Kong eatery owners arrested for hiring 5 illegal workers in food factory
Foreign workers, who processed food that supplied owners’ restaurant and local food fairs, also arrested by authorities in citywide crackdown
· Jess Ma
Indonesian beauty doctor under police probe as row with influencer turns ugly
Police say there is enough preliminary evidence to investigate Richard Lee for possible violations under health and consumer laws
· SCMP’s Asia desk
Swiss NYE fire: Bar had not been inspected for 5 years
Swiss authorities have admitted failing to carry out fire and safety checks at a bar where a deadly blaze killed 40 people.
· Louis Oelofse
India: Supreme Court denies bail to Muslim student activists
India's Supreme Court on Monday denied bail to two student activists detained for more than five years without a full trial under anti-terrorism laws on allegations of orchestrating a conspiracy to trigger deadly riots in 2020.
· Mark Hallam
350 housing units for Police at ‘Harbour View Residencies’ - DailyNews
To improve the efficiency of officers serving in the Colombo and Western Province zones, the government will purchase 350 housing units from the Urban Development Authority’s ‘Harbour View Residencies’ project in Colombo 13.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
At least 35 people have been killed and 1,200 detained in Iran’s economic protests - DailyNews
The death toll in violence surrounding protests in Iran has risen to at least 35 people, activists said Tuesday, as the demonstrations showed no signs of stopping.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Togo : grâce présidentielle, une justice à deux vitesses
Au Togo, 1 511 détenus ont été libérés à la suite d'une grâce présidentielle au Togo. Une mesure saluée par plusieurs organisations, mais qui n'a pas concerné tous les prisonniers, notamment politiques.
· Noël Tadégnon
2 men who allegedly beat street sleeper, commit arson wanted by Hong Kong police
Police find injured 74-year-old man after being alerted to stairwell fire under Tsz Wan Shan footbridge in the early hours of Tuesday
· Jess Ma
Hong Kong councillors urge swift rebuilding and rehousing options after Tai Po fire
Tai Po district councillors push for expedited plans to rebuild Wang Fuk Court and ensure flexible rehousing options for displaced residents
· Matthew Cheng