Philippine court upholds murder verdict in Duterte’s drug war case
While the ruling has been hailed as a win for human rights, it may not have much impact on Duterte’s ICC case, legal analysts say
· Sam Beltran
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Seeking climate justice: Indonesian fishermen’s case against Holcim to proceed
The lawsuit states that Holcim has ‘significantly contributed to climate change with its massive CO2 emissions’
· Resty Woro Yuniar
What is the horse pose in yoga? Only ‘3 out of 10 students’ can do it
Horse pose, also known as horse face pose or vatayanasana, is a challenging yoga pose that boosts hip mobility, strength and concentration
· Kevin Kwong
The need for external financing - DailyNews
In an environment where Sri Lanka is recovering from its third shock in six years, our economy it not capable of withstanding much. The social landscape stands vulnerable as almost 1/4th of Sri Lankan’s live below the middle-income poverty line earning less than Rs. 1100 a day. About 33% of households goes into debt…
· Gayan Abeykoon
[Pinoy Criminology] Firecrackers and lost limbs: Why endure a preventable public health crisis?
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· Miriam Grace Go
He Came to the U.S. to Support His Sick Child. He Was Detained. Then He Disappeared.
José Manuel Ramos Bastidas never set foot in the U.S. — at least not as a free man. He left Venezuela in January 2024, hoping to earn enough money to pay for his newborn son’s medical needs. Born with a respiratory condition, the family’s “milagrito,” or “little miracle,” had severe asthma and repeatedly needed to b…
· Melissa Sanchez, Perla Trevizo, Mica Rosenberg, Jeff Ernsthausen, Ronna Rísquez, and Adrián González
Indian doctor suspended, charged after allegedly assaulting patient
Dr Raghav Narula is accused of speaking disrespectfully to a patient at a hospital in Shimla, but has denied wrongdoing in the confrontation
· SCMP’s Asia desk
How laughter is good for your heart, immune system, pain – even if it’s fake
Studies show that laughter reduces stress, boosts immunity, heart health and even lowers pain – ‘it’s like you’ve taken pain medication’
· Associated Press
Thai marines rescue starving lions, bears from Cambodian border casino
Officials say the two lions, two Asiatic black bears and one sun bear suffered from underfeeding and prolonged neglect at Thmor Dar Casino
· SCMP’s Asia desk
Cool Christmas break for Hong Kong as temperatures to reach as low as 14 degrees
‘The weather will be cloudier over the region with temperatures falling progressively during the Christmas holiday,’ Observatory says
· Oscar Liu
Japanese tourist in China gets extreme kindness after car crash, changes perceptions
Amid Sino-Japanese tensions, woman describes treatment she received as ‘incredibly warm, genuine and professional’
· Zoey Zhang
‘Worse than the tsunami’ – Indonesia’s Aceh residents traumatised by flooding
A month after the disaster, residents are still struggling to recover as anger against Jakarta’s slow rescue response mounts
· Aisyah Llewellyn
Using football to tackle cervical cancer myths in Africa
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As weight-loss drugs reduce appetites, US restaurants cut portion sizes
Some New York restaurants are offering smaller portions at lower prices to appeal to those on hunger-reducing GLP-1 weight-loss medications
· Agence France-Presse
Veteran actor Sathischandra Edirisinghe passes away - DailyNews
Veteran actor Sathischandra Edirisinghe, who enriched Sri Lankan cinema, theatre, and television for over five decades as both an actor and director, passed away on the night of the 22nd at the age of 84. He was admitted to a private hospital following an illness.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Zero-Antibiotic Future: New Anthoney’s Farms leads charge against AMR in Sri Lanka - DailyNews
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is rapidly emerging as one of the most pressing global health challenges of the 21st century, threatening the effectiveness of life-saving medicines, food security, and public health worldwide. As resistant infections continue to rise, they undermine routine medical procedures and impo…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Cabinet consent for continuing programme till August 31, 2026 - DailyNews
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the continuation of the Suraksha Student Insurance programme for the September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2026 year, together with several amendments aimed at enhancing its effectiveness, Cabinet Spokesman and Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Why Trump backs Bayer in Roundup weedkiller cancer battle
The long-running legal fight over Bayer's weedkiller Roundup has seen nearly 200,000 cancer claims filed in US courts over the past seven years and is now being turned into a political tug of war.
· Nik Martin
Explainer | As ‘super flu’ spreads worldwide, how can Hongkongers protect against it?
Researchers find 82.8 per cent of flu specimens collected from Queen Mary Hospital between December 6 and 11 were subclade K
· Connor Mycroft
‘Almost daily surgery’: policeman hurt in Bondi attack wakes from coma
Scott Dyson, 25, woke on the day New South Wales, where the December 14 attack took place, was set to approve new laws cracking down on guns
· dpa
Cabinet approves ‘Suraksha’ student insurance program with key amendments - DailyNews
The Cabinet has approved the continuation and enhancement of the ‘Suraksha’ student insurance program for the academic year 2025/26. The program aims to support students facing health-related obstacles that may affect their education.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Mexican plane carrying burn victims crashes in Texas
A Mexican navy plane carrying burn patients to a Texas hospital in the United States crashed Monday in the waters of Galveston Bay, killing at least five people, officials said.
· Louis Oelofse
Hong Kong Red Cross unveils HK$420 million relief fund for Tai Po fire victims
Charity to provide cash, medical and mental health aid under a three- to five-year recovery plan for families hit by the deadly blaze
· Emily Hung
Heavier penalties urged as on-the-job deaths in Hong Kong rise 55% to 118
Association for the Rights of Industrial Accident Victims urges criminal prosecution for manslaughter to send out more effective warning
· Fiona Chow
5 killed in Texas fog after crash of Mexican plane on medical mission
The Navy plane had a young patient on board, part of a non-profit’s work providing emergency transport to children with life-threatening burns
· Associated Press
Over 99% of Hongkongers have low immunity against ‘super flu’: researchers
University of Hong Kong researchers urge public to get vaccinated against rapidly spreading strain, saying current vaccines are still effective
· Connor Mycroft
India announces US$450 million concessional package for Sri Lanka’s reconstruction after Cyclone Ditwah - DailyNews
India has committed a US$450 million reconstruction package to assist Sri Lanka in recovery and rebuilding efforts following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The package includes US$350 million in concessional lines of credit and US$100 million in grants, and will support sectors worst affected by the cyclo…
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Nepal’s plan to tackle uphill task on Mount Everest: clean up waste
Over the years, the authorities have removed a mountain pile of trash and the bodies of climbers on the world’s highest peak
· Bibek Bhandari
Southeast Asian floods set to threaten more wildlife due to climate change
Environmental crimes and poor oversight are also worsening the risks faced by animals and trees
· Ushar Daniele
Veteran Actor Sathischandra Edirisinghe passes away - DailyNews
Veteran artist Sathischandra Edirisinghe has passed away while receiving treatment for an illness at a private hospital, family members confirmed. He was 84 years old at the time of his death.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Childhood we are shrinking - DailyNews
Interaction within a safe and secure structure is essential for a child to learn and grow.National Institute of Mental Health, Consultant psychiatrist, Dr. Malsha de Silva, points out that psychological growth is important for the child to reach his/her full potential as an adult. Formal educational institutions suc…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Much-needed Relief reaches Mutur - DailyNews
Mutur village, one of the worst-affected areas by the recent floods in the Trincomalee District, received much-needed humanitarian assistance from the staff of the Kalmunai Regional Director of Health Services (RDHS).
· Gayan Abeykoon
New leadership takes office at the Association of Private Hospitals and Nursing Homes - DailyNews
The Association of Private Hospitals and Nursing Homes (APHNH), the apex body representing Sri Lanka’s private healthcare providers, has announced the appointment of its new Governing Council for the 2025–2027 term. The announcement was made at the Association’s Annual General Meeting, held recently at the Waters Ed…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Chris Rea, UK singer of ‘Driving Home for Christmas’, dead at 74
After a career spanning five decades and 40 million records sold, the Middlesbrough-born musician died in hospital following a short illness
· Reuters
Blocked Artery in Your Leg? Here’s What You Should Know.
Millions of Americans have peripheral artery disease, a disorder primarily caused by fatty deposits that can narrow arteries and block blood flow to the legs. Often, the first symptom they feel is leg pain. Experts say that most treatments are safe, but some have expressed a growing sense of alarm that doctors may b…
· Annie Waldman
Hong Kong’s solid waste levels dip for third year, but green groups still worried
Environment groups say trend not so clear-cut, cite impact of pandemic and heightened public awareness over shelved waste-charging plan
· Vivian Au
China to hide bad debt records for pandemic-hit borrowers who repay small loans
New policy by the People’s Bank of China applies to one-off debts up to 10,000 yuan incurred since 2020, aiming to help people rebuild credit
· Carol Yang
Kenya: A 'house of hope' for women at risk of FGM
In the remote district of Narok in southwestern Kenya, a village elder claims that female genital mutilation is virtually non-existent here. To the women, this sounds like mockery. "Why do you say you've stopped when teenage girls regularly have to go to the hospital bleeding?" one of them exclaims. Circumcision is …
One Health: Hilft Wissenschaft, Pandemien zu verhindern?
Was Mückenjäger und Hühnerärzte dazu beitragen? Erzählen wir hier. Außerdem davon, wie die Idee von One Health helfen soll, zukünftigen Pandemien zuvorzukommen.
· Julia Vergin, Mabel Gundlach
China eatery owners use cancer-hit business rival’s payment QR code for day to raise funds
Well-liked 50-year-old who worked so hard ‘he had no time to go to the toilet’ feels love of fellow food sellers who raise US$2,900 in 24 hours
· Alice Yan
Malaysian rapper Namewee acquitted of drug use charge after negative test
The 42-year-old still faces a drug possession charge and remains under investigation following the death of a Taiwanese influencer
· Ushar Daniele
Nourishing Hope: Keells expands Pre-School Meal Programme to reach 500 children affected by recent floods - DailyNews
Building on its ongoing commitment to child wellbeing, Keells is embarking on an extension of its social community outreach programme, Brighter Tomorrow for Our Little Ones, in partnership with the Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement and a group of likeminded partners. The initiative focuses on supporting Early Childhood …
· Gayan Abeykoon
Health and Mass Media Minister leads delegation to WHO Summit in India - DailyNews
Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa led a delegation to India from December 17-19, to participate in the 2nd WHO Traditional Medicine Global Summit held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The Summit was jointly organised by the World Health Organisation and the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Duterte can undergo trial, medical experts tell ICC
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· Lian Buan
US-China ties in focus after Trump labels fentanyl ‘weapon of mass destruction’
Formal designation in new executive order ‘not necessarily bad’ for Beijing amid cooperation with Washington on drug issues, analysts say
· Zhao Ziwen
Santa Run worldwide: Charity run in Christmas costumes
Every December, the Santa Run transforms cities around the world into a moving sea of red. People dressed as Santa Claus run through parks and city centers to collect donations for the needy, children's charities, or health projects. The run combines athletic enjoyment with solidarity and marks the start of the Chri…
Hong Kong to integrate Chinese and Western medicine in pain management, recovery
Chinese medicine fares better in areas such as stroke care, chronic pain management and cancer palliative care, official says
· Ng Kang-chung
Exclusive | ‘No need to explain’: leading mRNA vaccine expert Hu Haitao leaves US for China
China is catching up fast in mRNA-related fundamental research and technological development, Hu says
· Dannie Peng
Explainer | What is horse oil and why is it a popular skin treatment in East Asia?
Horse oil is said to intensely hydrate skin, fortify hair, and diminish the appearance of wrinkles, but research is lacking on such claims
· Chloe Loung
How this luxury Cambodian resort offers a yoga experience few others can match
Knai Bang Chatt, an eco-friendly seaside resort in Kep, left stressed-out Cathy Hilborn Feng feeling realigned from the inside out
· Cathy Hilborn Feng