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Newest first · UTC+10:00Opinion | Can Europe survive its crippling paralysis?
The brutal reality is that the European Union is failing to get its squabbling nations to work as a coherent group
· Andrew Sheng
Kurunegala YCC in strong position after Maneeshan 160, Sadamal 72* - DailyNews
Opener Gayan Maneeshan struck a brilliant 160 off 162 balls as Kurunegala YCC posted 331 for 5 against Tamil Union at NCC Grounds yesterday.
· damith
Daham Lanka Foreign Employment Agency wins Sarasavi Abhiman Award - DailyNews
The Sarasavi Awards Ceremony, organised by Sarasavi Vishva Gammana to recognise outstanding contributions towards promoting Sri Lankan pride globally, was held recently at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo.
· damith
SLBFE launches enhanced 24/7 Smart Call Center - DailyNews
The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) launched its modernised 24-hour Call Center strengthened with advanced technology with the objective of providing a more efficient, faster and reliable service to migrant workers. It was was officially launched under the patronage of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employm…
· damith
TRCSL donates Rs. 12.8 mn to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ fund - DailyNews
At the request of its employees, the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka has donated to the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund the equivalent of one day’s salary of its staff together with funds allocated for employee welfare.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Are nazis in Chris Minns hate speech sights ... or just Palestinian peace protestors? - Michael West
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· Sam AltMediaWatch
Profile | How Jordan Chan went from Hong Kong bad boy to patriotic family man in China
Jordan Chan came from poverty in Guangdong, moved to Hong Kong as a child and worked odd jobs before joining TVB as a dance apprentice
· Ashlyn Chak
Tri-Forces donate one day’s salary, contributing Rs. 372.7 million to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund - DailyNews
Members of all ranks from the Sri Lanka Army, Sri Lanka Navy and Sri Lanka Air Force have collectively donated a day’s basic salary to the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, which established to restore livelihoods and rebuild the country following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Conscription, pensions and AfD on Germany's 2026 agenda
The German government, a coalition of the conservative Christian Democrats (CDU); its Bavarian sister party, the Christian Social Union (CSU); and the center-left Social Democrats (SPD), will have to deal with difficult domestic policy issues in 2026.
· Jens Thurau
China's plan to boost birth rates with condom tax and cheaper childcare - DailyNews
Chinese people will pay a 13% sales tax on contraceptives from 1 January, while childcare services will be exempt, as the world’s second-largest economy tries to boost birth rates.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
"Absolutely devastating". Israel bans aid orgs from Gaza, publishes Aussie antisemites list - Michael West
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· Stephanie Tran
Whistleblower urges ASIC to intervene as RACP crisis deepens - Michael West
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· Stephanie Tran
Low-income patients call for more help as steeper Hong Kong hospital fees loom
From January 1, patients will need to pay more for certain services, and while safety net will also be widened, some people have fallen through the cracks
· Emily Hung
Funeral of Latha Walpola at Independence Square today - DailyNews
The funeral of legendary singer Latha Walpola will take place at the Independence Square with full state patronage today. The remains of the late singer will be placed at the premises of the Independence Square, in Colombo, for the public to pay their respects from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today. Following religious observ…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Is Albo's 'Richardson Review' into Bondi independent or for a roving insider? - Michael West
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· Rex Patrick
Beijing trims property resale tax in fresh push to stabilise housing market
Under new rules, sellers will pay just 3 per cent VAT if they offload a property within two years of purchase, down from 5 per cent
· Enoch Yiu
ترمپ: که ایران خپل اټومي پروګرام بیا ورغوي حمله پرې کوو
د امریکا متحده ایالاتو ولسشمر دونالد ترمپ ایران ته د خبرداري خبره، په فلوریدا کې له نتنیاهو سره تر کتنې مخکې خبریالانو ته وکړې. د ایران پزشکیان د ترمپ خبرداري ته غبرګون ښودلی.
· محمد کریم صالح
China’s tech giants offer lavish year-end bonuses amid AI talent war
ByteDance is expanding its bonus pool by 35 per cent from a year earlier, as well as increasing the budget for pay rises by 150 per cent
· Eunice Xu
Cyprus back at the helm of EU Council presidency
When the Republic of Cyprus first took over the Council presidency in 2012, the European Union was struggling to contain the fallout of a financial crisis that was approaching its peak. The eurozone and its cohesion were under constant pressure, while countries such as Greece, Spain, Portugal and Ireland were in fin…
· Loucianos Lyritsas
China worker paints digger in pink Hello Kitty style ‘to satisfy girlish heart’
Woman dubbed ‘Excavator Empress’ says garish construction vehicle takes monotony out of ‘extremely boring’ job; brings ‘romance’ to work
· Yating Yang
Pokies. The Beatles were wrong, enough money can buy you love - Michael West
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· Michael West
‘Hell to pay’: Trump warns Hamas and Iran after talks with Netanyahu
Trump presses for Hamas disarmament in Gaza, warns Iran of further US action if it reconstitutes nuclear programme
· Agence France-Presse
SL asks China to install EV charging points across the country as a grant - DailyNews
Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath has requested China to consider installing EV charging points for electric vehicles across the country as a grant as Sri Lanka is inclined to import electric vehicles in large quantities from the global vehicle market, including China.
· Gayan Abeykoon
EPF services modernised with new digital registration system - DailyNews
The online registration of institutions and members under the digitalisation of Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) services commenced today (29), marking a significant step in modernising labour-related services in Sri Lanka.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Sri Lanka seeks Chinese help to install EV charging stations across the country - DailyNews
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath has proposed Chinese support to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across Sri Lanka.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Sri Lanka celebrates historic milestone as tourist arrivals surpass 2018 record - DailyNews
Sri Lanka has recorded a historic milestone in tourism, welcoming 2,333,797 visitors in 2025, surpassing the previous record of 2,333,796 arrivals set in 2018, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism announced.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Money laundering. ANZ and Crown covering for each other? What about AUSTRAC? - Michael West
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· Zacharias Szumer
Russia–Asia Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs focuses on SL as ‘Discovery of the Year’ - DailyNews
The Russia–Asia Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs held its annual year-end gathering recently, recognising partners who contributed to the organisation’s development initiatives. The event brought together business leaders, diplomatic representatives, and strategic collaborators committed to strengthening ec…
· Gayan Abeykoon
End of the line: New York retires iconic MetroCard and embraces tap-and-go fares
December 31 is the final day to refill MetroCards after that New York City transitions to OMNY tap-to-pay via credit cards and smart devices
· Associated Press
Land of the Free now the nightmare destination for US tourists - Michael West
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· Andrew Gardiner
EU backs Somalia after Israel recognizes Somaliland
The European Union on Saturday called for Somalia’s territorial integrity to be upheld after Israel became the first country to formally recognize the breakaway region of Somaliland as an independent state.
· Nik Martin
Achraf Hakimi and football's growing issue: playing time
The international football player union FIFPRO reviewed how much players are playing, releasing its finidings in a report published in late October.
· Jonathan Harding
A gas betrayal. King plan favours foreign buyers, gas cartel over mums and dads - Michael West
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· Rex Patrick
Tsunami Baby’s parents pay tribute to tsunami victims - DailyNews
Tsunami Baby Abhilash’s parents paid tribute to their relatives who lost their lives in the tsunami at the Tsunami Memorial Monument set up at his home in Gurukkalmatam, Batticaloa yesterday (26).
· damith
Age verified search. Another misguided restriction or useful protection? - Michael West
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· Daniel Angus
Israel’s recognition of Somaliland enrages Somalia, African Union
Several other countries also condemned Israel’s decision and Trump stated his opposition to US recognition of the breakaway state
· Agence France-Presse
Master Lock Comanche leads LawConnect in Sydney-Hobart, with Hong Kong yacht 3rd
In overcast start, 128-strong fleet pay tribute to victims of December 14 Bondi Beach terror attack before facing strong southerly wind
· Associated Press
Prosecution or persecution? Charges dropped against Bondi 'F*** Israel tee-shirt man - Michael West
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· Michael West
Decade of Nauru deals. Ongoing tragedy of human rights abuses and corruption - Michael West
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· Janet Pelly
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
Deputy Minister Arun Hemachandra discusses six job sectors with Israeli authorities - DailyNews
Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Deputy Minister Arun Hemachandra held discussions with officials from Israel’s Population and Immigration Authority (PIBA) on Monday (22) in Israel.
· Gayan Abeykoon
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
Port Arthur via Oslo to Bondi. History repeats, lessons ignored at our peril - Michael West
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· Kim Wingerei
NSW passes protest ban, Premier ducks questions on armed CSG on Sydney streets - Michael West
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· Stephanie Tran
"Make Iran like Gaza": Chilling insider view from Israel weapons expo - Michael West
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· Michael West
Labor rights in Europe: Who's working over Christmas?
While the festive season's most famous workers are the elves of the North Pole and their sleigh-riding courier, there are many more that keep things running over the final weeks of the year.
· Matthew Ward Agius
How North Koreans use ‘laptop farms’ in US to land tech jobs abroad
Amazon said it has blocked more than 1,800 North Korean workers from remote IT jobs, citing a rise in applications
· Agence France-Presse
And the biggest compo payout for Robodebt victims is ... Scott Morrison! - Michael West
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· Rex Patrick
KOKO adds flexible payment options for Softlogic retail and restaurant customers - DailyNews
KOKO, Sri Lanka, a pioneering Buy Now, Pay Later Platform (BNPL) added Softlogic Holdings PLC, one of the country’s largest conglomerates to its portfolio.
· Gayan Abeykoon