Hongkonger who allegedly posed as officer held over burglaries aimed at elderly
Man, 50, held over three burglaries that occurred in December in Cheung Sha Wan, Sham Shui Po and Tuen Mun
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Newest first · UTC+11:00د سویس اورلګېدنه؛ تشخیص شوو جسدونو کې ډېر ېې تنکي ځوانان دي
د سویس په کرنز مونتانا علاقه کې د نوي کال شپې اورلګېدنه چې په کې ۴۰ کسان ووژل شول، د سویس په وروستي تاریخ کې یوه د تر ټولو بدو پېښو ده. په والیس کې پولیسو نن یکشنبه د جنوري ۴مه وویل چې د ۱۶ نورو کسانو پېژندګلوي هم شوې چې په دغه اورلګېدنه کې مړه شوي دي.
· محمد کریم صالح
مادورو د نیویارک په زندان کې؛ ترمپ ېې پر ځای ناستي فکر کوي
د امریکا متحده ایالاتو ولسمشر دونالد ترمپ د شنبې په ورځ (د ۲۰۲۶م کال د جنوري ۳مه) اعلان وکړ چې د ونزوېلا ولسشمر نیکولاس مادورو سره د مېرمن ېې د امریکا پوځ د ځانګړو ځواکونو د عملیاتو په نتیجه کې ونیول شول.
· محمد کریم صالح
ट्रंप का इशारा, वेनेजुएला के बाद और भी देश निशाने पर?
वेनेजुएला के राष्ट्रपति निकोलस मादुरो और उनकी पत्नी सिलिया फ्लोर्स न्यूयॉर्क की एक जेल में बंद कर दिए गए हैं. वाइट हाउस ने सोशल मीडिया पर मादुरो का एक वीडियो पोस्ट किया. इसमें मादुरो को हथकड़ी लगी थी और पैरों में सैंडल थी. वीडियो में मादुरो कहते सुनाई दिए, "शुभ रात्रि, नया साल मुबारक."
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Former Sathosa Transport Manager arrested by FCID - DailyNews
Former Sathosa Transport Manager Indika Ratnamalala has been arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) in connection with the alleged misuse of a company-owned lorry involving Johan Fernando, the son of former Minister Johnston Fernando.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
South Korean singer Nana’s home intruder claims he ‘never touched her’
The intruder, who sustained a slight cut in the struggle, has also accused the K-pop star of attempted murder
· The Korea Times
Chen Zhi’s Hong Kong firms rocked by resignations and frozen assets
Police freeze HK$2.75 billion in assets tied to tycoon amid probes into alleged telecoms fraud, money laundering and ‘pig butchering’ scams
· Lam Ka-sing
Delcy Rodriguez appointed as the Interim President of Venezuela after Maduro's capture - DailyNews
The Constitutional Chamber of Venezuela’s Supreme Court on Saturday ordered Vice President Delcy Rodriguez to serve as acting president following the US’s operation in the country that led to the capture of the country’s President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
‘We miss our parents’: Afghanistan-Pakistan border closure leaves thousands in limbo
The colonial-era Durand Line has been largely closed since the October clashes that killed more than 70 people
· Agence France-Presse
‘Someone made a mistake’: Swiss bar managers face negligence probe after fire
Investigators scrutinise ceiling materials and safety exits at Le Constellation bar in the resort town of Crans-Montana
· Associated Press
Razzien in Hongkongs Baubranche nach Hochhaus-Inferno
Im Zuge des verstärkten Vorgehens im Bausektor nach dem verheerenden Hochhausbrand im November hat die Anti-Korruptionsbehörde ICAC in Hongkong 21 Menschen festgenommen. Gegen die 15 Männer und sechs Frauen im Alter zwischen 30 und 81 bestehe der Verdacht auf Korruption bei Gebäudesanierungen, teilte die Behörde mit.
· Deutsche Welle
Germany's far-right AfD may seize regional power in 2026
It was a gray November day. The hundreds of police officers gathered in a large congress hall in the city of Wiesbaden fell silent. The fall conference of Germany's Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) had convened to discuss the domestic security situation: Drone attacks, hybrid warfare and digital disinformation c…
· Hans Pfeifer
Woman arrested for brandishing cleaver at Hong Kong restaurant staff, police
Police say woman had grown aggressive after dispute and was subdued by a dozen officers
· Lo Hoi-ying
Chinese ex-policewoman ‘Hotpot’ tackles workplace stereotypes in stand-up comedy
36-year-old who learned combat skills from monkeys in her village growing up as a ‘left-behind child’ uses comedy to help women fight abuse
· Fran Lu
Eleven killed as bus crashes head-on into truck in southern Brazil - DailyNews
A head-on collision between a bus and a truck left at least 11 people dead on Friday in southern Brazil, the country’s Federal Highway Police said in a statement.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Workers’ Party in Singapore orders disciplinary panel for Pritam Singh’s case
The move follows the opposition leader’s recent court conviction for lying to a parliamentary committee
· CNA
US court rules California ban on openly carrying guns is unconstitutional
The ruling affects California’s counties with more than 200,000 people, where about 95 per cent of the state’s population lives
· Reuters
Fire caused by short circuit of phone charger in Hong Kong flat injures 4, kills cat
Police say blaze broke out at flat in Lai Yiu Estate in Kwai Chung, leading to temporary evacuation of 150 residents
· Jeffie Lam
Owner of Swiss bar where New Year fire killed 40 insists safety norms followed
‘Everything was done according to the regulations,’ Jacques Moretti, a Frenchman who manages the Le Constellation bar, told local media
· Agencies
Mathugama PS Chairman remanded till 8 - DailyNews
Mathugama PS Chairman Kasun Munasinghe who was arrested by the Police over the allegation of obstructing the duties of Pradeshiya Sabha Secretary was remanded till January 8 after being produced before Mathugama Magistrate N.N.Nanayakkara yesterday.
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Mathugama PS Secretary accuses Chairman of obstructing duties - DailyNews
Mathugama Pradeshiya Sabha Secretary Nishanthi Iddagoda has filed a complaint with the Mathugama Police, alleging that the Chairman of the council prevented her from signing in and performing her official duties yesterday (2) morning.
· damith
Three arrested for stealing two motorcycles from Kandy Court Complex - DailyNews
The Criminal Investigation Division of the Kandy Police has arrested three individuals on suspicion of stealing two high-capacity motorcycles that were kept as Court exhibits at the Kandy Court Complex, during flooding caused by heavy rainfall associated with Cyclone Ditwah.
· damith
Suspect nabbed with 115 ‘Water Gel’ sticks - DailyNews
In a coordinated operation, the Sri Lanka Navy and the Police Special Task Force (STF) in Mannar seized a cache (115) of commercial explosives intended for illegal fishing with a suspect on December 31.
· damith
Sri Lankan couple arrested with cigarettes worth Rs. 5.2 Mn at BIA - DailyNews
Customs officials at Katunayake Airport arrested a Sri Lankan couple early on January 1for attempting to smuggle a consignment of foreign-manufactured cigarettes valued at Rs. 5.25 million into the country.
· damith
FBI says it disrupted potential New Year’s Eve attack inspired by Islamic State
Christian Sturdivant, 18, allegedly planned to stab up to 20 victims and attack police at a North Carolina supermarket and restaurant
· Associated Press
Driver in fatal Anthony Joshua car crash charged with dangerous driving
Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode was driving the British boxer and 2 of his friends when their car crashed on Monday, killing Joshua’s friends
· Agencies
Champagne sparklers blamed for Swiss inferno that killed 40 people
Witnesses saw a candle in a bottle ignite the ceiling at Le Constellation bar. Officials say the flashover trapped revellers in the basement
· Associated Press
Jose-Antonio Maurellet set to return as Hong Kong Bar Association chairman
Maurellet nominated for another term, with Martin Hui and Eva Sit to also continue as vice-chairpersons
· Wynna Wong
Finnish police arrest 2 over undersea cable damage
Finnish authorities have arrested two people as they continue to investigate damage to an undersea telecommunications cable in the Gulf of Finland.
· Louis Oelofse
Hong Kong’s old Yau Ma Tei police station reopens with exhibition on local films | South China Morning Post
The ‘Yau Ma Tei Police Station: A Cinematic Journey’ exhibition opens on January 2, paying tribute to Hong Kong’s classic crime films.
Trump and Iran official exchange threats after protests turn deadly
Trump says US will come to their rescue if ‘peaceful protesters killed’ while Iran’s ex-parliament speaker blames US and Israel for unrest
· Associated Press
Ukraine war medics struggle to maintain mental stability
Ukrainian paramedic Roma Zukh learned a hard lesson during the Russian invasion: Don't get too close to colleagues, as they could be killed at any moment. Since Russia launched its invasion in February 2022, the former truck driver has seen many friends die, and doesn't want to watch others suffer the same fate.
Around 40 killed, 100 injured in explosion in Swiss ski resort bar, police say
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· Tati Maligro
Dozens killed and 115 injured in Swiss ski resort fire amid New Year celebrations | South China Morning Post
Hundreds attended a vigil a day after a blaze at a packed bar in the town of Crans-Montana, one of Switzerland’s deadliest fires.
Police arrest 13-year-old girl over fight with teen during New Year countdown at Kwun Tong Promenade | South China Morning Post
Suspect allegedly kicked and slapped girl, 15, repeatedly at Kwun Tong Promenade for ‘spreading false rumours’ on multiple occasions, police say.
Baguio City readies court case to compel BCDA to turn over Camp John Hay
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‘Show your kinky side’: Sri Lanka probes syllabus error linking to gay site
Education chief quits as police probe ‘Bad Boys Club’ link in 400,000 English text books – since recalled. Officials suspect sabotage, AI errors
· Agence France-Presse
Les nombreuses attentes des jeunes Guinéens
En Guinée, les premiers résultats provisoires donnent le général Mamadi Doumbouya vainqueur à 86,72% des voix de l’élection présidentielle et les réactions fusent dans toutes les régions du pays. De Kankan à Labé en passant par N’Zérékoré, les jeunes expriment leurs attentes du futur président guinéen. Partout dan…
· Abdoulaye Sadio Diallo
Chinese social media user’s threat ‘to murder’ table tennis star’s family
Chen Qi says offender has been arrested after sending a direct message threatening Olympic gold medallist’s ‘entire family’
· SCMP Sport
Exhibition on classic Hong Kong police films opens at old station
‘Yau Ma Tei Police Station: A Cinematic Journey’ pays tribute to hit movies such as Infernal Affairs and New Police Story at reopened venue
· Harvey Kong
Police seek public help to identify suspect in teen shooting - DailyNews
Kohuwala Police are seeking public assistance in the investigation of a shooting incident that left a 16-year-old girl injured in the Bodhiyawatta area on December 30, 2025.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Hong Kong’s sex offence laws are to be overhauled. What needs to be updated?
Consent and gender issues are key areas the government will look at when it starts the review process
· Jess Ma
Enforced disappearances probes will begin - Minister - DailyNews
Justice and National Integration Minister Harshana Nanayakkara yesterday said that investigations into the complaints of enforced disappearances will commence early this year, emphasising that the rebuilding of the country requires trust, fairness, law and unity.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Three stabbed to death in Mawanella - DailyNews
Three people have been stabbed to death in the Kondeniya area of Mawanella yesterday (1), Police said. The stabbings are suspected to be over a land dispute.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Kandyan law and mining permissions - DailyNews
In this 2024 judgment of an appeal to the Supreme Court (K. G. Keerthi Karangoda et al. vs. National Gem and Jewellery Authority et al. – SC MISC 02/2016-2024), Justice Janak De Silva addressed a dispute regarding a gem mining licence for the land “Hiran Kumbura Owita” in Ratnapura. The 9th Respondent had held the l…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Constable run over in Ambalantota killed, another injured - DailyNews
A Police officer on patrol duty in Ambalanthota has died after a car struck him and a Civil Defence Force officer before fleeing the scene.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Several people killed as protests spread across Iran
Several people have been killed in Iran amid growing social unrest, according to reports on Thursday.
· Karl Sexton
Over 40 killed, 100 injured after fire at Swiss ski resort bar - DailyNews
About 40 people are believed to have been killed and 100 injured after a fire tore through a crowded bar during a New Year’s Eve party in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, according to the Italian Foreign Ministry. The Italian Foreign Ministry said information from Swiss police indicated about 40 deaths, but Sw…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Lankan man arrested by ICE no longer a Ferris State University Associate Professor - Officials - DailyNews
A Ferris State University Associate Professor who was placed on administrative leave is no longer employed by the University, a school official has confirmed.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Hong Kong girl, 13, arrested over fight with teen at ‘Lan Kwai Fong of Gen Z’
Suspect allegedly kicked and slapped girl, 15, repeatedly at Kwun Tong Promenade for ‘spreading false rumours’ on multiple occasions, police say
· Lo Hoi-ying