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Trump doubles down on Greenland after US intervention in Venezuela
US president’s comments on Greenland and a ‘SOON’ social media post by the wife of a top aide spur anxieties in the Arctic
· Agence France-Presse
Malaysians mock military base ‘parties’ with nuggets, fries memes amid probe
An inquiry has been launched after social media clips purport to show women drinking and socialising with personnel inside military camps
· SCMP’s Asia desk
Veteran Lyricist and Journalist Chandrasena Thalangama passes away - DailyNews
Veteran journalist and lyricist Chandrasena Thalangama passed away last night (4) at the age of 71.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Trump says second Venezuela strike possible if government does not cooperate - DailyNews
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· Supuni Kulasinghe
Letters | Scolding not the right way to curb children’s social media use
Readers discuss the parenting styles that are conducive to growth, raising awareness of Hong Kong’s new smoking rules, and minimising disruption in our water supply
· Letters
Have diaries vanished from Pettah? - DailyNews
Our sister newspaper Silumina ran an absorbing feature on the habit of diary-keeping. The author of the article, Vajira Liyanage, has traced a search for diary sellers in Pettah. What I have gathered as one telling discovery is this: the sellers rarely, if ever, encounter young buyers. It is not some unsettling deta…
· Gayan Abeykoon
We are preparing the pitch, team will be selected at the right time - Namal - DailyNews
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser Namal Rajapaksa MP said he is currently “preparing the pitch” and the “team will be selected at an appropriate time before the match” while resorting to cricketing parlance when a journalist questioned about SLPP’s preparations for any upcoming election.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Digital madness - DailyNews
The contemporary world we inhabit is characterised by a deeply mediated social psyche, shaped and intensified by constant media consumption. This condition can be historically traced back to the early 1950s, particularly to the work of Claude Shannon and Warren Weaver, mechanical and mathematical engineering researc…
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Cartoon of the day - DailyNews
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Police Media says “Police Notice” on social media is fake - DailyNews
Sri Lanka Police yesterday said that a message currently circulating on social media and messaging platforms, titled as a “Police Notice” and containing a list of safety instructions, has not been issued by Sri Lanka Police.
· Gayan Abeykoon
US ‘kill line’ shocks Chinese social media as economic woes shatter illusions
Rush of posts on ordinary Americans’ financial fragility upends long-held views of prosperous US, prompts comparisons with Chinese situation
· Jane Cai
At 82 and 70, married influencers show it’s never too late to go viral
Robert and May Leong have been posting online since 2022, with their quirky dance and comedy reels finding wide appeal
· Sasha Gonzales
Three letter agencies take over, asymmetric warfare
Zaluzhny blames Zelensky. German Media Nord Stream report claims CIA and Zaluzhny knew
Bulgaria enters EURO
Zaluzhny blames Zelensky. German Media Nord Stream report claims CIA and Zaluzhny knew
Myanmar to free thousands of prisoners in annual amnesty
The Myanmar junta will release more than 6,000 prisoners to mark Independence Day, the state media reported on Sunday.
· Midhat Fatimah
President Trump holds press conference on Venezuela attack
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Many thought attack was a coup d'etat: journalist Noris Soto
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Zaluzhny blames Zelensky. German Media Nord Stream report claims CIA and Zaluzhny knew
Trump ordered strikes inside Venezuela, including military facilities: US media - DailyNews
Multiple explosions rocked Venezuela’s capital Caracas early on Saturday (Jan 3) and columns of black smoke and aircraft could be seen, according to Reuters witnesses and images circulating on social media.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Swiss fire safety under scrutiny after Crans-Montana blaze
At a press conference on Friday, Valais canton Attorney General Beatrice Pilloud said investigators were interviewing witnesses and would review video evidence to determine whether a bar that went up in flames in the early hours of 2026 had the correct fire safety procedures and emergency exits.
· Rob Mudge
Grok AI chatbot under scrutiny over sexualized images of women, minors on X
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· Victor Barreiro Jr.
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
Online Art Academy makes history with ARTRAIN exhibition - DailyNews
The Artrain Art Exhibition 2025, held from December 19 to 21 at the J. D. A. Perera Gallery, Colombo 07, marked a milestone as Sri Lanka’s first art exhibition produced entirely through an online art academy. Featuring works by 63 artists aged 7 to 64 from across Sri Lanka and more than eight foreign countries, the …
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China’s Xi to host South Korean President on State visit - DailyNews
South Korea announced Friday that President Lee Jae Myung will make a State visit to China, where he will meet with President Xi Jinping, local media reported.
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Rodney Vidanapathirana honoured at Hindusthan Gagan Awards in India - DailyNews
Veteran journalist and film director Rodney Vidanapathirana recently received a Special Honour Award at the Chinnaswamy Hindusthan Gagan Awards Ceremony, held under the patronage of the Karnataka State Open University in India.
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Lake House begins 2026 with commercial advertisements from Media Factory - DailyNews
Media Factory Head of Media Kapila Sudath made the first transaction for 2026 with the Lake House Advertisement Department by handing over a commercial advertisement to ANCL Finance Director Channa Kevitiyagala. Editorial Director Sisira Yapa, Operations Director Chamara Janaraj Peiris, Legal Director Chamara Nanaya…
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Cartoon of the day - DailyNews
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Mourning after fire in Switzerland's Crans-Montana village
Nathan, 19, who managed to escape, described the dramatic moments to the newspaper Blick: "One woman was sitting on the shoulders of another woman. She had two bottles of sparklers." The sparklers were waved so high that they touched the ceiling. "It suddenly caught fire," the young Swiss man continued.
Sob pressão dos EUA, Maduro liberta presos políticos
A Venezuela anunciou nesta quinta-feira (01/01) a libertação de 88 pessoas presas por protestarem contra a contestada vitória do presidente Nicolás Maduro nas eleições de julho de 2024, no mais recente gesto de boa vontade do regime venezuelano que se encontra sob forte pressão dos Estados Unidos.
· Deutsche Welle
Video | Sai Kung campsite left in shambles after New Year’s Eve celebrations
Tourists left the Ham Tin Wan Campsite in complete disarray, prompting backlash on local social media
· Emily Chan
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
‘More than a beloved child’: palace visit renews debate on Pyongyang succession
State media has released images of the first recorded visit of Kim Ju-ae, the teen daughter of Kim Jong-un, to the country’s most sacred site
· Park Chan-kyong
Money flow running low, Germany on the hook
Zaluzhny blames Zelensky. German Media Nord Stream report claims CIA and Zaluzhny knew
Just how close did a PLA drone come to the heart of Taipei during drill?
Footage shared by a mainland military social media account shows Taipei 101 but it’s not clear when it was taken
· Liu Zhen
Amsterdam church destroyed by New Year's blaze
Amsterdam's Vondel Church, near one of the city's most popular parks, was largely destroyed in a fire just as New Year celebrations were in full swing, local media reported on Thursday.
· Nik Martin
Why children should be kept off social media - DailyNews
Rudeness, advertising, and pedophilia. That is the short list of reasons why children should not be on social media. The longer list barely fits into one column.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Minister highlights major health sector progresses in 2025 - DailyNews
Health and Mass Media Minister Dr.Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday said the Government has always believed in public service and that the country has been able to make many achievements due to the involvement and dedication of public servants.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Cartoon of the day - DailyNews
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Sri Lanka CERT receives over 12,650 online harassment, scams complaints - DailyNews
The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (Sri Lanka CERT) has received more than 12,650 complaints related to social media misuse and cybersecurity incidents in 2025. This represents a significant rise in online frauds, digital fraud and cyber harassment when compared to prior years.
· Gayan Abeykoon
France plans social media ban for children under 15: reports - DailyNews
France will attempt for a second time to ban children under 15 from using social media in 2026, local media and news agencies reported on Wednesday.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
FACT CHECK: Mainstream media reported on US, Russia sanctions on ICC judges
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Malaysia moves to regulate WhatsApp, Facebook and others under online safety law
The decision to deem major platforms licensed regardless of application closes a regulatory gap, but questions remain over enforcement
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
SL Embassy hosts tourism promotion event to Bahraini social media influencers - DailyNews
Sri Lanka’s Embassy in Bahrain hosted a tourism promotion event titled ‘Sri Lanka Is Ready’ at the Grand Swiss-Bel hotel Waterfront in Seef on Monday (29). The event brought together a group of social media influencers, media representatives, travel and lifestyle content creators in Bahrain’s tourism sector.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Shares - Colombo Stock Exchange ( Market Statistics on 31.12.2025 ) - DailyNews
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Coconut ( Coconut Products – Prices on 31.12.2025 ) - DailyNews
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Police alert public over sharp increase in online scams - DailyNews
The Sri Lanka Police have issued a public warning over a sharp increase in online financial fraud carried out through social media and internet-based platforms, particularly using applications such as Telegram and WhatsApp.
· Gayan Abeykoon