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The Language Day 2026 of OKI International School – Biyagama was celebrated under the theme The Sri Lankan Story at the Elphinstone Theatre.
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Newest first · UTC+10:0051st AGM of United Benefit Society - DailyNews
The 51st Annual General Meeting of the United Benefit Society and award of donations to schoolchildren will be held today at the Kiribathgoda National Housing scheme community Hall. Proceedings of the meeting will be inaugurated by the President of the Society at 9:00 a.m. with the religious observances by Senior Le…
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Pentagon elevates investigation into Iran school strike
WASHINGTON - The US military said on Friday it has elevated the investigation into a devastating February 28 strike on an Iranian girls' school after media reports revealed the probe shows US forces were likely responsible.
· Reuters
Soros-backed Virginia DA blames Old Dominion shooting on pro-gun-rights pols, sparking outrage
George-Soros-backed Norfolk, Va., District Attorney Ramin Fatehi has sparked outrage for blaming the Old Dominion University shooting on pro-gun-rights lawmakers and judges.
· Patrick Reilly
Saint Louis extending hot coaching candidate Josh Schertz — as Syracuse, Providence searches begin
The hottest men’s basketball coaching candidate won’t be coming to save your school.
· Matt Ehalt
UWA’s student satirists stay sharp as fundraising tradition rounds on 95 years
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· Holly Thompson
The EU never learns – except for the wrong lessons
By Tarik Cyril Amar, a historian from Germany working at Koç University, Istanbul, on Russia, Ukraine, and Eastern Europe, the history of World War II, the cultural Cold War, and the politics of memory
· RT
The EU never learns – except for the wrong lessons
By Tarik Cyril Amar, a historian from Germany working at Koç University, Istanbul, on Russia, Ukraine, and Eastern Europe, the history of World War II, the cultural Cold War, and the politics of memory
· RT
NCAA warns schools about travel issues ahead of March Madness
George Mason guard Jahari Long (2) goes to the basket past Saint Louis guard Amari McCottry (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Fairfax, Va. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
· Will Graves
Haley Cavinder, Cowboys star start joint bachelor/bachelorette party after Dak Prescott’s goes horribly wrong
University of Miami basketball alum Haley Cavinder and Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson kicked off their joint bachelor-bachelorette party in Baker’s Bay Ocean and Golf Club, an ultra-exclusive private residential community in the Bahamas, as seen in Haley’s social media posts Friday.
· Jenna Lemoncelli
Antisemitic attack on synagogue preschool could have turned out ‘like Sandy Hook,’ Michigan gov says
The anti-semitic attack on a Jewish synagogue’s preschool could have ended up like the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said the morning after carnage was thwarted.
· Patrick Reilly
Gun in Old Dominion shooting had obliterated serial number, official says
Police stood guard Thursday afternoon outside a building on the campus of Old Dominion University in Virginia, where authorities say the shooter killed one person and injured two others. The shooter also died.
· Alanna Durkin Richer
Is Australia at war with Iran? The fine line between ‘defensive operations’ and complicity
While its weapons, materiel and personnel are on their way to the conflict, Australia finds itself part of a coalition of the reticent, insisting its role is purely defensive
· Ben Doherty
Deadly strike on Iran primary school raises questions about AI use in war
While cutting-edge technologies process vast amounts of data, human decisions remain the focal point when systems fail, observers say
· Victoria Bela
Hong Kong government workers warned not to install OpenClaw due to security risks
Digital Policy Office points to potential risks of AI agent, including unauthorised data access, leakage and system intrusion
· Kevin Li
Michigan synagogue and Virginia university shootings: What we know
Michigan synagogue ramming an ‘act of targeted violence’: FBI
· Sarah Shamim
WATCH: DOST calls for stronger interdisciplinary collaboration to address national challenges
The Department of Science and Technology-National Research Council of the Philippines (DOST-NRCP) on March 13, 2026 stresses the need for stronger collaboration across different disciplines to help address the country’s most challenging issues. Speaking at the 2026 annual scientific conference in Pasay City, DOST Se…
· The Manila Times
Two children killed in strike on Tehran suburb – emergency services
A strike on a residential area in the Qods suburb of Tehran has killed least two children, local officials have said. An attack on girls’ elementary school in Minab on the first day of the US-Israel war on Iran led to more than 160 losing their lives.
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A strike on a residential area in the Qods suburb of Tehran has killed least two children, local officials have said. An attack on girls’ elementary school in Minab on the first day of the US-Israel war on Iran led to more than 160 losing their lives.
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Silk Way Ceylon Tours: Leading the Charge in Community-Based Sustainable Tourism in Sri Lanka - DailyNews
GALLE – In an era where “travel for good” is becoming the gold standard of the global tourism industry, Silk Way Ceylon Tours has set a new benchmark for community-based initiatives. On February 21, 2026, the quiet village of Harumalgoda in Galle became a vibrant hub of international diplomacy as a delegation of 25 …
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Chinese man posts a big note on mother-in-law’s suitcase to seek help for her solo travel
Thoughtful son-in-law goes the extra mile to make sure illiterate woman in her 60s is safe; Good Samaritan student on same flight offers help
· Fran Lu
Is Bali’s Kuta Beach disappearing? Coastal erosion crisis threatens famed shoreline
Experts warn extreme weather and decades of coastal development on the resort island have worsened the situation
· Resty Woro Yuniar
Army expands VR-based training for reservists
I’m a staff reporter for The Korea Herald, covering national security and foreign policy across the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly. Before entering journalism, I served as an Air Force lieutenant, working as an interpreter and junior planner at the South Korea–US Combin…
· Hwang Joo-young
AI toys for young children must be more tightly regulated, say reseachers
University of Cambridge study finds AI-powered toys can misread emotions and respond inappropriately to children
· Robertbooth
Bonus $6.6 billion handout given to Aussie state that needs it least
Western Australia will be handed an extra $6.6 billion by the federal government next financial year thanks to a controversial deal labelled the worst piece of public policy this century.The Commonwealth agency responsible for distributing GST payments today announced how much each state and territory will receive i…
· Eleanor Wilson
AmCham, Korea's privacy chief discuss cross-border data rules for AI era
The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea hosted a policy dialogue Friday with Personal Information Protection Commission Chairperson Song Kyung-hee to discuss Korea’s data protection policies and the evolving role of trusted data use in the artificial intelligence era.
· Lee Han-gyoul
University student caught filming women in toilets walks free for third time
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Gatchalian: Public school learners set to receive complete textbooks
FOR the first time in history, public school learners from Kindergarten to Grade 12 will receive complete sets of textbooks, thanks to a P19.5 billion allocation in the 2026 national budget, Senator Win Gatchalian said.
· The Manila Times
Education Ministry notifies universities of expanded medical school quotas for 2027-2031
Total of 490 new seats allocated outside Seoul in 2027 as government pushes regional doctor training to address local health care shortages
· Lee Seung-ku
NT cop Ben Parfitt rescued two dozen school kids from a flooded caravan park. Then he made headlines for saving a dog
German shepherd helped into helicopter hovering above 4WD stranded in flood waters that have inundated much of northern Australia was ‘amazing’
· Caitlin Cassidy
Woman's trauma after student filmed her in toilet
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· William Ton
South Korea to require approval for hiring foreign, dual-national staff at defense firms
I’m a staff reporter for The Korea Herald, covering national security and foreign policy across the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly. Before entering journalism, I served as an Air Force lieutenant, working as an interpreter and junior planner at the South Korea–US Combin…
· Hwang Joo-young
My son’s school trip to Canberra’s in doubt. That should worry every parent
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· Matt Sharpe
Old Dominion shooter's prison history for Islamic State ties raises questions
Emergency officials gather outside Old Dominion University’s campus after reports of an active shooter on Thursday, March 12, 2026 in Norfolk, Va. (Kendall Warner/The Virginian-Pilot via AP)
· The Associated Press
Graft court clears former Isabela State U president in Fairview property case
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Gunman in fatal Virginia university shooting ID'd as IS supporter
WASHINGTON, D.C. — One person was killed and two others injured Thursday when a gunman who supported the Islamic State extremist group opened fire at Old Dominion University in Virginia, US authorities said.
· Agence France-Presse
Families need not feel targeted by the child safeguarding process
Readers discuss the structured process around child abuse reporting, the reach of fire safety education, and ice hockey in Hong Kong
· Letters
Future of Joondalup Health Campus after hours GP clinic uncertain
The Australian Medical Association of WA has raised concerns over the future of the after-hours GP clinic at Joondalup Health Campus after its private owner, Ramsay Healthcare, confirmed it was reviewing its future.
· Hamish Hastie
The fiscal family: adviser says China’s tax flows should resemble parental ties
‘Central finance is like a father … while local governments are like children,’ tax policy expert says, affirming support for revenue-sharing reforms
· Ji Siqi
Lo que necesita saber sobre los planes de pago y cobros de préstamos estudiantiles en EEUU
En esta foto del 13 de junio de 2017, estudiantes de nuevo ingreso de la Universidad de Houston recorren el campus en una jornada de orientación, en Houston. (Elizabeth Conley/Houston Chronicle vía AP, archivo)
· Adriana Morga
Samsung Heavy launches US research hub in San Diego with SDSU
Samsung Heavy Industries said Friday it has opened its first research hub in the United States in partnership with San Diego State University, aiming to strengthen technological cooperation and support the revival of the US shipbuilding industry.
· Lee Han-gyoul
Old Dominion ROTC instructor killed by convicted ISIS terrorist ID’d as chair of military science department who served in the Middle East
The instructor who was fatally shot by convicted ISIS-supporter Mohamed Bailor Jalloh was a decorated chair of Old Dominion University’s military science department who served several tours in the Middle East, according to local reports.
· Caitlin McCormack
Devastated community to mourn slain teacher and her baby
The community of a school teacher found dead in her home along with her baby daughter will hold a memorial south of Brisbane on Friday evening.
· Julius Dennis
LAUSD school board must do more to protect kids like Khimberly Zavaleta
The horrific death of 12-year-old Khimberly Zavaleta at the hands of bullies at Reseda High School is a shocking reminder that our children may not be safe at LAUSD schools.
· CA Post Editorial Board
Ex-Kentucky cheerleader Laken Snelling re-arrested on new manslaughter charge for suffocating her newborn — then sprung on bail
A former University of Kentucky cheerleader accused of killing her newborn and then stuffing its lifeless body in a trash bag was arrested again Thursday — and seen walking the streets hours later after her father posted her $10,000 bond, according to authorities and reports.
· Zoe Hussain
Hegseth pressed on use of AI targeting in bombing of Iran school
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· Jake Johnson
Eating and drinking among most dangerous driver distractions, study finds
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· Peter Barr
Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Hello Bachhon’ on Netflix, A Class-Conscious Indian Drama Based on the Life of Educator Alakh Pandey
Now streaming on Netflix, Hello Bachhon tells the true story of educator Alakh Pandey who sought to democratize access to education across India via his company “Physics Wallah.” The five-episode series fictionalizes his story slightly, and is directed by Pratish Mehta and was co-written by Abhishek Yadav, Ankit Yad…
· Radhika Menon
Man dead after ramming car into Detroit synagogue with children inside
Washington: A man ramming his truck into a synagogue in Michigan and a fatal university shooting in Virginia are being treated as acts of terrorism amid heightened fears and a string of attacks globally during the US and Israel’s war with Iran.
· Michael Koziol