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· Bea Cupin
Anthony Joshua returns to gym following car crash that killed two of his friends
Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn said: ‘I do think he will want to return to boxing, but that will be his decision when the time is right’
· dpa
The harsh road for Kenyan marathon runners
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Hong Kong government’s cargo-tracking digital platform launched with 2,300 firms
Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan says new Port Community System streamlines transport data, improving transparency for users
· Theodora Yu
Motorcyclists most at risk in road accidents, 9,000 deaths in 10 years - DailyNews
In the past ten years, a total of 27,134 people have died in road accidents across Sri Lanka, according to police statistics. These fatalities occurred in 25,704 reported fatal accidents, out of 248,026 accidents recorded between 2016 and 2025.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Trump’s ‘America first’ agenda driving countries closer to China: survey
Nearly 26,000 people from 21 countries overwhelmingly agreed that Chinese global influence will grow over the next decade
· Lucy Quaggin
Quest for greatness in the pool driving Olympic swimming champion Zhang Yufei
The 27-year-old is the most decorated Olympian in Chinese history, with 10 medals across the past two Olympic Games
· Stephy Zhang
Opinion | Too few Chinese finish secondary school to sustain growth
To shift to a new growth model, China must redirect its focus from skyscrapers and infrastructure to raising educational attainment
· Anthony W.D. Anastasi
Blankets, batteries, fires: How Kyiv is surviving icy winter
Ukraine is currently undergoing a particularly cold spell with temperatures in the capital Kyiv reaching lows of minus 17 degrees Celsius. Because of Russia's ongoing destruction of the country's energy infrastructure, the situation is critical. Authorities have imposed strict timetables for when electricity can be …
· Lilia Rzheutska
UNDP calls for inclusive access to recovery financing - DailyNews
A United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) assessment on the impact of Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka on Wednesday highlighted the need for continued support to restore infrastructure and livelihoods, particularly for informal workers and small businesses.
· Gayan Abeykoon
INFRACON 2026 to drive future of Infrastructure & Construction Development in Sri Lanka - DailyNews
The Infrastructure & Construction Exhibition 2026 a premier industry event dedicated to the nation’s infrastructure and construction sectors will take place from July 3-5, 2026, at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Exhibition Center (SBMEC), Colombo. Organized by Lanka Exhibitions and Conference Services (Pvt.) Ltd…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Beruwala fuel station booked for misleading customers - DailyNews
Kalutara District Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) Officers have raided a fuel station in the Beruwala area over allegations of misleading customers by falsely claiming that 92 Octane petrol was unavailable during night hours and instead selling the relatively expensive Euro 3 petrol.
· Gayan Abeykoon
91st B’day of Ven. Diviyagaha Yasassi Nayaka Thera - DailyNews
In commemoration of the 91st birthday of the Viharadhipathi of the Buddhist Institute located on Watarappala Road, Mount Lavinia, the Most Venerable Diviyagaha Yasassi Nayaka Thera, a series of meritorious religious activities was conducted in Anuradhapura. In parallel with these religious observances, a charitable …
· Gayan Abeykoon
UNDP commends Govt’s plans - DailyNews
Nearly all communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka suffered damage to homes, roads and other critical infrastructure, according to a new United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) assessment released on Wednesday, underscoring the scale of recovery needs and the urgency of accessible financing for the m…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Developing a digital education prioritising child safety in parallel with education reforms – PM Dr. Harini Amarasuriya - DailyNews
Higher Education, Vocational Education and Education Minister, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said that developing digital infrastructure in schools is a targeted factor in carrying out educational reforms.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Monkey’s road jump hits motorcyclist in Mirigama - DailyNews
A monkey that jumped across the road through moving traffic on the Pasyala-Giriulla main road was killed when it hit a motorcycle which was thrown across the road and hit a cement bowser, smashing the bike.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Kazakhstan oil output plunges as Ukraine's drones hit Russia
Ukraine's drone strikes on Russian energy infrastructure have hit Moscow's export operations significantly in recent months, but they are also affecting other countries, notably Kazakhstan.
· Arthur Sullivan
2 dead after crane collapses in Thailand, second incident in 2 days | South China Morning Post
A crane collapse on a highway outside Bangkok killed two people, one day after a separate construction crane plunged onto a rail track in Thailand’s northeast, killing 32 passengers.
Iran reopens airspace after closure to most flights amid US attack threats - DailyNews
Iran temporarily closed its airspace to most flights amid United States President Donald Trump’s threats against the country, according to the US aviation authority.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Fire breaks out at vehicle spare parts shop in Maligawatta - DailyNews
A fire broke out at a vehicle spare parts shop in the Maligawatta area earlier today (15), according to the Fire Services Department of the Colombo Municipal Council.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Malaysia’s super-rich get cold feet as Langkawi luxury car tax perks vanish
Supercar dealers report cancellations as the tax exemption removal threatens the local economy, tourism and jobs
· The Star
61 million passenger trips at Hong Kong airport in 2025, up 15% year on year
Airport Authority says strong figures came on the back of busy Christmas season, while cargo throughput for the year also rose 2.7 per cent
· Ambrose Li
New deal eases logistics for Japan-Philippines drills amid China tensions
The agreement removes taxes on military supplies, including weapons and fuel used in joint exercises
· Associated Press
UNDP confirms widespread economic fallout from Cyclone Ditwah, calls for inclusive access to recovery financing - DailyNews
Nearly all communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka suffered damage to homes, roads and other critical infrastructure, according to a new United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) assessment released on Wednesday, underscoring the scale of recovery needs and the urgency of accessible financing for the m…
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Exclusive | European test pilots put China’s C919 airliner through paces in Shanghai
European Union Aviation Safety Agency test flights a crucial step in acquiring certification needed for global operation
· Frank Chen
Air Force, Ports Authority gear up for the road battle - DailyNews
The inaugural Lanka Ride Cycle Race, organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, will commence tomorrow (16) opposite Lake House at 9.00 a.m. The three-day event will conclude on Sunday (18) at Independence Square, covering a total distance of 440 kilometres.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Two arrested with 11 kgs of narcotics in Matara - DailyNews
Two persons who were transporting drugs in a motor car have been arrested by the Police at the Godagama-Palatuwa interchange on the Southern Expressway.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Person arrested in Badulla with two caskets and a vase, suspected to be of archaeological value - DailyNews
A person who was transporting two caskets and a vase, suspected to be of ancient archaeological value, in a motor vehicle was arrested in the Deiyannewela area of Badulla on Tuesday night (13), the Police said.
· Gayan Abeykoon
A positive development - DailyNews
The Cabinet has decided to divest all remaining underutilised Plantation Ministry lands and properties coming under the Plantation and Community Infrastructure Ministry to suitable investors, according to a news item we published yesterday. The decision follows Cabinet approval granted on June 02, 2025, under which …
· Gayan Abeykoon
Special SLTB bus services to ply for Thai Pongal - DailyNews
Special bus services will be implemented by the Sri Lanka Transport and the National Transport Commission for the convenience of those travelling to their hometowns for the Thai Pongal festival and the upcoming long weekend.
· Gayan Abeykoon
La Cédéao baisse des taxes sur le transport aérien
Kodjo avait déjà sorti sa calculatrice. Il pensait tenir la bonne nouvelle : des billets d’avion enfin moins chers en Afrique de l’Ouest.
· Noël Tadégnon
Li Ka-shing’s CK Infrastructure gets nod to sell UK train leasing firm
Deal to dispose of UK Rails (Eversholt Rail), which was bought in 2015, ‘will generate substantial revenue’, company says
· Cheryl Arcibal
Special advisory issued for expressway drivers - DailyNews
The Road Development Authority (RDA) has urged motorists to exercise heightened caution while travelling on expressways due to heavy fog conditions prevailing in several areas.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Dizon reopens Bukidnon road, restoring vital Northern Mindanao-Davao link
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· Herbie G
Tesla to offer self-driving software only on monthly basis from February 14, Musk says
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· Victor Barreiro Jr.
Johor fines man US$2,200 for masking Singapore plate to buy subsidised fuel
A judge said Long Sa Kow will be required to serve nine months’ imprisonment if he fails to pay the fine
· CNA
China entrepreneur promises football players a car each, retracts offer after big win
Team members express private discontent after withdrawal of vehicle pledge; soccer association say they ‘understand’ businesswoman’s position
· Alice Yan
Trump flips off factory worker after Epstein taunt
The White House defended the US president’s gesture as an ‘appropriate’ response to a ‘lunatic’ heckler at a Michigan auto plant
· Reuters
HK$5 million plan to install anti-terrorism bollards near Hong Kong’s Sogo store
Authorities plan to place bollards and crash barriers at road crossings near Sogo in Causeway Bay and at the nearby Paterson Street pedestrian precinct
· Danny Mok
Motorcyclist who attacked moving vehicles arrested - DailyNews
The Welikada Police has arrested a motorcyclist who attacked and damaged four moving cars with a sharp weapon-like object along the Kaduwela-Colpetty main road on the Diyatha Uyana Battaramulla and Ethulkotte main road areas.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Underutilised Plantation Ministry lands to be divested - DailyNews
The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday (12) decided to lease out a new set of underutilized lands and properties under the Plantation and Community Infrastructure Ministry to suitable investors, Cabinet Spokesman and Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said.
· Gayan Abeykoon
JD Consortium expands portfolio - DailyNews
JD Consortium, widely recognized as one of Sri Lanka’s leading providers of 4×4 and double cab rental solutions, has taken a significant step forward by expanding its portfolio into long term corporate vehicle leasing.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Harnessing the power of AI - DailyNews
If 2025 was the year that Artificial Intelligence (AI) came of age, 2026 will probably mark its entry to adulthood. Indeed, AI has evolved to the point where it can generate photo-realistic audio and video that are almost indistinguishable from actual audio and video. You will see a lot of these if you browse Facebo…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Analiză: Cât de avantajos e acordul cu Mercosur
Ministrul Agriculturii, Florin Barbu din partea PSD a declarat că nu a fost de acord cu acest vot, ministrul Justiției, Radu Marinescu, tot reprezentant al social-democraților a precizat că Acordul nu are avizul ministerului pe care îl conduce, PSD reproșează că subiectul nu a fost discutat în coaliția de guvernare,…
· Sabina Fati
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Opinion | Trump’s audacious imperialism will only propel China’s rise
Far from setting China back, Trump’s foreign policy is bolstering the case for viewing Beijing as the driver of a more equitable world
· Andrew Leung
Fears over China’s trade surplus misplaced as West also driving trend: analysts
China’s global manufacturing dominance is a tale of two halves; reliant on home-grown industrial growth and Western consumption, experts say
· Sylvia Ma
Malaysian petrol station operators fume as foreign fuel cheats go unpunished
Foreign cars exploiting Malaysia’s subsidised RON95 fuel spark calls for stricter penalties on vehicle owners, not just petrol stations
· The Star