Saudi Fund pledges extra USD six mn for Cyclone damaged roads - DailyNews
Sri Lanka is set to receive an additional US$6 million from the Saudi Fund for Development to rehabilitate roads damaged by Cyclone Ditwah.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Traffic restricted on Colombo–Kandy Road in Kadawatha for expressway construction - DailyNews
Traffic restrictions will be in place on the Colombo–Kandy Road in the Kadawatha area due to ongoing construction work, police said.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
What does HSBC’s buyout of Hang Seng Bank mean for its future and investors?
HSBC’s historic US$13.6 billion buyout of Hang Seng Bank aims to cut costs, tackle bad debts and fuel growth, but challenges abound
· Enoch Yiu
Special committee appointed to probe Gregory’s Lake aircraft crash - DailyNews
Director General and CEO of the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) Damith Rambukwella stated that the Cessna Grand Caravan 208 aircraft, which crashed into the Gregory’s Lake in Nuwara Eliya on Wednesday (7), is currently stuck deep in the mud, making retrieval difficult.
· damith
Online predator ‘White Tiger’ on trial in Germany over crimes against children
Shahriar J is accused of driving a trans teen in the US to suicide, and of encouraging kids to make porn that he then used to exploit them
· Agence France-Presse
Hourly services at first automated Hong Kong public car park partially resume
Car park in Tseung Kwan O opened on December 29, but hourly parking services were suspended two days later
· Themis Chen
El Nino could cost Hong Kong US$300 billion and shorten life expectancy: study
El Nino phenomenon is ‘persistent driver of health and economic loss’, not just a short-term weather anomaly, study finds
· Ng Kang-chung
चीन में घटती बिक्री के बीच जर्मन कार कंपनियां भारत के भरोसे
जर्मनी के पश्चिमी पहाड़ी इलाके में स्थित न्यूर्बुर्गरिंग दुनिया का सबसे लंबा स्थायी रेस ट्रैक है. यह लगभग एक सदी पुराना है और यहां फॉर्मूला वन ग्रैंड प्रिक्स की कई रेसें आयोजित की जा चुकी हैं. इस ट्रैक के मुख्य हिस्से को ‘नॉर्डश्लाइफे' या ‘नॉर्दर्न लूप' कहा जाता है. 20.8 किलोमीटर लंबे इस ट्रैक को ‘ग्रीन हेल' के नाम …
· आंद्रेयास बेकर, निकोलस मार्टिन
Ex-Minister Johnston Fernando and sons further remanded in Sathosa vehicle case - DailyNews
Five suspects, including former Minister Johnston Fernando and his two sons, who were arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID), were further remanded until January 23 by the Wattala Magistrate’s Court.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Faktencheck: Trumps Falschaussage über den ICE-Einsatz
Aktuell geht in den Sozialen Medien ein Video aus Minneapolis im US-Bundestaat Minnesota viral: Es zeigt Szenen vom 7. Januar, in denen ein Beamter der Einwanderungsbehörde ICE eine 37-jährige weiße Frau namens Renee Nicole Good in ihrem Auto erschießt. Kurze Zeit später wurde sie im Krankenhaus für tot erklärt.
· Kathrin Wesolowski
Elephant calf killed in lorry collision in Galgamuwa - DailyNews
A two-year-old elephant calf was killed after a herd of elephants collided with a lorry on the Anuradhapura–Padeniya road, in the Galgamuwa Mee Oya area, wildlife officials reported.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Sri Pada Hatton route declared safe for pilgrims following renovation - DailyNews
Officials from the National Building Research Organization (NBRO) have assured the Sri Pada Trustees that the Mahagiridamba area on the Sri Pada Hatton road is now safe for pilgrims, following recent renovation works.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Passenger injured in fire sparked by power bank on Incheon-Hong Kong flight
Accident occurred on Asiana Airlines flight OZ745 on Thursday night, with passenger sustaining burns as crew put out fire with extinguisher
· Ambrose Li
With tension high in Minnesota, border agent shoots 2 in Oregon traffic stop
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· Mia Gonzalez
US border agent shoots 2 in Portland traffic stop as national tensions rise
DHS says a suspected Venezuelan gang member tried to ram agents with a car, a day after a fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis
· Reuters
Where Hong Kong’s teens and an 88-year-old share the dance floor
As Leslie Cheung and Faye Wong echo through the nightclub, a love letter to Cantopop gives the city a space for joy and belonging
· Hsiuwen Liu
China’s Xpeng unveils hybrid SUV boasting world’s longest driving distance
Launch of new G7 edition underscores Xpeng’s go-global push and rising competition with Tesla and BYD
· Coco Feng
Road to T20 World Cup 2026 - DailyNews
Match tickets for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 fixtures involving Sri Lanka and Pakistan were officially handed over to the respective team captains ahead of the first T20 International of the ongoing series between the two sides at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.
· shanaka
Ministerial Consultative Committee approves Regulations under Motor Traffic Act - DailyNews
The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Transport, Highways and Urban Development has approved the Regulations under the Motor Traffic Act (Chapter 203) scheduled to be presented to Parliament for approval on January 8.
· shanaka
Mercosur deal: French farmers roll tractors into Paris
Farmers in France blocked roads into Paris on Thursday as they protested against the Mercosur trade deal the European Union hopes to ink with South American countries.
· Kieran Burke
Abans Auto recognised with ‘Golden Strategic Partner Award’ at Yadea Global Distributor Conference in China - DailyNews
Abans Auto, Sri Lanka’s premier automotive company and the exclusive distributor of Yadea electric vehicles in the country, was recently recognised on the global stage with the ‘Golden Strategic Partner Award – 2025’ at the Yadea Global Distributor Conference held in Wuxi, China.
· shanaka
AA Ceylon and FIA to enhance road safety for Lankan citizens - DailyNews
The Automobile Association of Ceylon (AA Ceylon), in collaboration with the Federation Internationale de l’ Automobile (FIA) and under the UN’s Decade of Action for Road Safety, has been consistently working to enhance road safety for all citizens in Sri Lanka.
· shanaka
Yevan honoured in New Zealand as Formula journey begins - DailyNews
Sri Lanka’s motor racing super star Yevan David reached a major milestone in his young career after being honoured with the traditional New Zealand welcome on behalf of all competitors ahead of the Oceania Formula racing that begins this weekend.
· shanaka
AA Ceylon promotes comprehensive vehicle testing - DailyNews
Amid growing concerns over road safety in Sri Lanka, the Automobile Association of Ceylon (AA Ceylon), in collaboration with the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and under the United Nations Decade of Action for Road Safety, has intensified efforts to promote comprehensive vehicle testing as a critica…
· shanaka
Bus drivers, conductors undergo drug tests at Mattakkuliya Depot - DailyNews
The National Transport Medical Institute (NTMI) yesterday (8) launched a special drug testing program for Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) drivers and conductors at the Mattakkuliya Depot to enhance public transport quality and passenger safety.
· shanaka
USA: Frau stirbt bei Einsatz der Einwanderungsbehörde ICE
Nach Angaben der Polizei befand sich die 37-Jährige Renee Nicole Good in ihrem Auto und blockierte eine Straße in der Großstadt Minneapolis im US-Bundesstaat Minnesota, als sich ein Beamter der Einwanderungsbehörde ICE zu Fuß näherte. Der Wagen setzte sich demnach in Bewegung, woraufhin mindestens zwei Schüsse fiele…
· Deutsche Welle
China’s Sinopec, CNAF to undergo consolidation, creating energy powerhouse
State Council approves reorganisation between Sinopec and China National Aviation Fuel Group, state asset regulator says
· Daniel Ren
Hong Kong issues fresh reminder to buckle up ahead of January 25 seat belt rules
Passengers must wear seat belts if available on public and private buses, while drivers are responsible for child passengers’ safety
· Wynna Wong
Hong Kong customs seizes HK$18 million of suspected ketamine in baby car seats
Syndicate employed ‘ingenious’ methods to hide drugs in car seats shipped in two containers from Netherlands and Spain, officers say
· Susan Su
TCM firms eye Hong Kong IPOs to fuel global expansion
Over the past year, 34 innovation and technology, life and health science companies set up or expanded their operations in Hong Kong
· Julie Zhang
Man arrested in Hong Kong for allegedly doxxing peer in industry chat groups
Both the arrestee, 46, and victim are in the cross-boundary vehicle business
· Wynna Wong
US: ICE agent kills woman during Minneapolis raid
An agent with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Wednesday shot and killed a woman who US authorities accused of trying to ram ICE officers with her vehicle.
· Dmytro Hubenko, Karl Sexton
500 tablets issued to Western Province traffic police ahead of digital insurance card rollout - DailyNews
The Ministry of Public Security, in collaboration with the Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (IRCSL), has issued 500 tablet devices to traffic police officers in the Western Province as part of preparations for the country’s new digital insurance card (e-card). The handover took place yesterday (07) at th…
· Supuni Kulasinghe
China launches Woody Island fresh food link as disputed Paracels hub expands
Meat and produce to be supplied daily to Sansha supermarkets as Beijing bolsters infrastructure in contested South China Sea archipelago
· Laura Zhou
Fire erupts at a Factory in Nawagamuwa - DailyNews
A fire broke out today (08) at a factory located on Low Level Road in the Nawagamuwa area.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Drivers show up at Hong Kong licensing offices despite end of walk-in service
Some applicants said they were unaware of the change, while others noted they were trying their luck
· Harvey Kong
Mother of 3 killed by ICE was a devout Christian and poet
An ICE agent fatally shot Renee Nicole Good in her car shortly after she dropped off her 6-year-old son at school
· Associated Press
DPWH may still be involved in farm-to-market road works after DA takeover
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· Iya Gozum
Ford to offer its first eyes-off driver-assistance system in 2028
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· Victor Barreiro Jr.
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Editorial | High-speed rail link helps keep Hong Kong on track for economic recovery
While rising ridership figures are a sign of progress in Greater Bay Area integration, the city must do more to adapt and attract the travellers of tomorrow
· SCMP Editorial
Sri Lankans will get jobs in Italy again - Minister - DailyNews
The Government recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide driving licences to Sri Lankans in Italy which will be implemented in about a month and the government is working on reaching new agreements to send more Sri Lankans to Italy for jobs, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minist…
· Gayan Abeykoon
US city on edge after ICE agent shoots woman dead, sparking outcry
US authorities claim Renee Nicole Good tried to ‘weaponise’ her car, but Minneapolis mayor blasts government’s ‘garbage narrative’
· Reuters
Navy concludes lagoon transport mission in Mullaitivu - DailyNews
The Sri Lanka Navy on Tuesday (6) concluded a boat service operation that provided vital transportation for the local community following the collapse of the Nayaru Bridge.
· Gayan Abeykoon
“Step in the Right Direction”: Connecticut DMV Commissioner Calls for More Reforms to State Towing Law to Protect Drivers
Despite a slew of reforms enacted last year to rein in the practices of towing companies, more needs to be done to protect consumers whose cars face removal and possible sale, the commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles said Tuesday.
· Dave Altimari
Off-duty Hong Kong police sergeant suspended for alleged drink-driving
Station sergeant allegedly drove private car under the influence of alcohol and crashed into police van at Kowloon East regional headquarters
· Danny Mok
Europe paralysed by snow as brutal cold snap disrupts flights, rail services
Thousands stranded as chaos grounds flights, with black ice sparking fatal accidents, while death toll rises to six in season’s worst freeze
· Agence France-Presse
Hong Kong moves test-free driver’s licence ticketing online after long queues | South China Morning Post
Demand for so-called direct-issue licences has surged since motorists from neighbouring Guangdong province have been allowed to drive across the border and on Hong Kong roads.
Somawathiya-Sungawila Road temporarily closed - DailyNews
Heavy rains in the upper catchment areas of the Mahaweli River have caused the river to overflow, submerging the Somawathiya-Sungawila main road. The Pulasthipura Police have suspended traffic on the road from 8.30 am today (07).
· Thushan Jayasuriya
How clean energy could save us trillions
In the rolling hills of southeast Queensland, Australia, farmer and businessman Brent Finlay stands beneath turbines so tall they rival skyscrapers.
· Charli Shield