Hong Kong tops global daily step rankings again, with average of more than 10,000
Report links position to city’s urban design and public transport network, making walking essential daily, and its strong hiking culture
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Newest first · UTC+11:00India’s new law to fuel energy needs, drive nuclear power growth
The new law, which will end years of near-exclusive state control, could unlock stalled investment and boost nuclear capacity, analysts say
· Biman Mukherji
SLTB and Railways launch special holiday transport services - DailyNews
The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) and the Sri Lanka Railways Department, under the supervision of the National Transport Commission (NTC), have launched special bus and train services from Colombo to outlying provinces and back, starting today (24), to cater to the festive season. All Provincial Road Passenger Tr…
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Chicago's ICE raids spark fear in immigrant neighborhoods
Empty streets in Little Village: Where music, voices, and traffic once dominated, silence now reigns. Following the Department of Homeland Security's launch of Operation Midway Blitz, many residents are avoiding public spaces for fear of arrest. Graffiti on the wall demands "ICE OUT!" ICE stands for the US Immigrati…
Moscow blast kills 2 police near site of Russian general’s car bombing
Moscow hit by second bombing in three days, following a series of assassinations Russia blames on Ukraine
· Reuters
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
Hong Kong firms hoping new southbound travel scheme will drive more business
Social media users are selling driving courses to Guangdong car owners while local companies are offering perks to attract business
· Willa Wu
Explainer | Will US-led ‘Pax Silica’ be a new dawn for the international AI supply chain?
Trump administration aims for deeper technology cooperation on new AI infrastructure with allies
· Bochen Han
Can Govt bet Rs.500 Bn on economic recovery? - DailyNews
The government secured approval for a Rs.500 billion supplementary estimate to restore the livelihoods of those affected by the sudden disasters after Cyclone Ditwah made landfall on November 28. The damage to livelihoods and infrastructure facilities such as railways, highways, transmission lines and buildings was …
· Gayan Abeykoon
Cyclone Ditwah damage equivalent to 4 % of Sri Lanka’s GDP-WBG - DailyNews
Cyclone Ditwah, which struck Sri Lanka in late November, has caused an estimated US$4.1 billion in direct physical damage to buildings and contents, agriculture and critical infrastructure, according to a World Bank Group report released on Monday. This damage is equivalent to about 4 percent of Sri Lanka’s GDP.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Shell and BP struggle to secure fuel supply in Indonesia
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Hayleys Agriculture Holdings triumphs at Presidential Export Awards - DailyNews
Hayleys Agriculture Holdings Limited reaffirmed its position as a key driver of Sri Lanka’s export economy after three of its business units were recognised at the Presidential Export Awards 2024/2025, the highest national honour bestowed on exporters, which took place on December 11, at the BMICH in Colombo.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Youth (25) shot and wounded in Kohuwala - DailyNews
A shooting incident occurred around 8.30 pm on Monday (22) on the road connecting Nugegoda Junction and the Kohuwala Junction in the Kohuwala Police Division, targeting a young man driving a three-wheeler.
· Gayan Abeykoon
‘NATO involved in cyberattacks against Russia’ - DailyNews
Russia has accused NATO of involvement in the preparation of cyberattacks carried out by Ukraine against Russia. NATO held in December major joint exercises Cyber Coalition 2025 in Estonian city of Tallinn, during which they worked out promising ways to launch cyber strikes against critical infrastructure, communica…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Traffic plan for Galle Face area from today - DailyNews
A special Police traffic and security plan has been implemented for the festive season for central Colombo today (24).
· Gayan Abeykoon
Hong Kong’s new Central Kowloon Bypass records first crash 3 days after opening
Transport chief Mabel Chan urges caution after a truck collides with a car, amid a spate of traffic incidents since the Yau Ma Tei section opened
· Ambrose Li
Connecticut DMV Fires Employee Who Made Thousands Selling Towed Cars
The Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles has fired a longtime employee nearly five years after investigators found he used his position to garner steep discounts on cars he bought from a towing company, according to a termination letter obtained last week.
· Ginny Monk and Dave Altimari
China’s Xiaomi rejects claims of military ties after appeal by US lawmakers
Smartphone-to-vehicle giant says it ‘has always been and continues to be a consumer product company’
· Ben Jiang
Call of Duty co-creator Vince Zampella dies in LA car crash
Renowned game designer Vince Zampella has died, US video gaming company Electronic Arts said in a statement on Monday. The gaming juggernaut did not mention the cause of death.
· Kate Hairsine
Taiwan ramps up security measures for coming holidays after mass stabbing
Tighter police deployments at transport hubs and major events ordered after deadly violence in central Taipei stokes public anxiety
· Lawrence Chung
Cathy Cabral's final stop: A DPWH project already under fire
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· Dwight de Leon
Hong Kong tram driver gets 4 weeks in jail for crash that killed girl, 3
Magistrate takes mitigating factors into consideration, grants Li Yaodong release for appeal proceedings after being remanded for two weeks
· Fiona Chow
Train services on Eastern Line to Batticaloa back in operation - DailyNews
Train services on the Eastern Railway Line between Galoya and Batticaloa are set to resume from tomorrow (24 December 2025), restoring a key transport link for commuters and travelers.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Four entry lanes opened to ease expressway traffic - DailyNews
Four entry lanes have been opened at the Seeduwa Interchange on the Colombo–Katunayake Expressway with effect from today (23) to improve services for expressway users.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
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
Japan residents protest against planned reopening of world’s largest nuclear power plant | South China Morning Post
The Japanese government wants to return to nuclear energy to fuel its economy and offset its reliance on foreign energy imports.
Speeding suspected in Indonesia bus crash that killed 16 | South China Morning Post
The bus carrying 34 people slammed into a concrete barrier on a toll road reportedly after the driver was speeding and lost control.
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
Hong Kong to add more compatible chargers for Chinese EVs as mainland cars arrive
‘It is an absolute joy to drive straight from Zhuhai to Hong Kong with just one pump of the accelerator,’ says driver among southbound scheme’s first batch
· Ambrose Li
North Central Province sees 47% drop in fatal motorcycle accidents after police action - DailyNews
Fatal motorcycle accidents in Sri Lanka’s North Central Province have declined by 47 percent following the implementation of a special traffic operation, Police said.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
GrabCar Driver-Partner gets Christmas wish granted: To bond with his family
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· cmorales0331
Call of Duty co-creator Vince Zampella dies in California car crash - DailyNews
Vince Zampella, who co-created the widely-popular video game series Call of Duty, has died in a car crash in California, aged 55.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
Russia escalates attacks on key Ukrainian region of Odesa - DailyNews
Russia has intensified its strikes on the southern Ukrainian region of Odesa, causing widespread power cuts and threatening the region’s maritime infrastructure.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
UK: 'Driving Home For Christmas' singer Chris Rea dies
British singer and songwriter Chris Rea has died at 74, his family's spokesperson said.
· Felix Tamsut
2 Deep Water Bay homes sold for US$283 million in biggest deal in years
The two three-storey units at 6 Deep Water Bay Road fetched HK$147,010 per square foot, the highest since HK$150,000 for a 2015 deal
· Cheryl Arcibal
Corruption charges spark violent protests against Albanian government
Demonstrators in Tirana demand prime minister’s resignation as his deputy and other officials are embroiled in a massive infrastructure scandal
· Reuters
Call of Duty co-creator Vince Zampella dies in US car crash
The 55-year-old gaming pioneer was one of two people who died in a crash on a scenic road north of Los Angeles
· Agence France-Presse
Damage from Cyclone Ditwah estimated at US$ 4.1 Bn – World Bank - DailyNews
Cyclone Ditwah has caused an estimated US$ 4.1 billion in direct physical damage to buildings and contents, agriculture and critical infrastructure, according to a World Bank Group Global Rapid Post-Disaster Damage Estimation (GRADE) report released yesterday (22). This damage is equivalent to about 4 percent of Sri…
· Gayan Abeykoon
When Neighbourhood Solidarity Became Regional Leadership - DailyNews
The impact of Cyclone Ditwah across the country was unparalleled. The storm brought severe weather of all varieties to the country: torrential rains and flooding along with windstorms ravaged urban and rural areas alike. The island nation’s citizens faced an emergency with all the country’s hospitals. Families acros…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Yal Devi to operate from tomorrow - DailyNews
Rail services along the Northern Railway Line between Kankesanturai (KKS) and Colombo Fort have been resumed from yesterday, the Railways Department announced.
· Gayan Abeykoon
Sampath Bank partners Toyota Lanka to make vehicle ownership more rewarding - DailyNews
Sampath Bank PLC announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Toyota Lanka (Private) Limited recently at the Toyota Lanka Head Office, marking a strategic collaboration aimed at providing enhanced financial and value-added benefits to customers purchasing Toyota vehicles across Sri Lanka.
· Gayan Abeykoon
DPMC e-Drive earns national recognition at Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Awards - DailyNews
David Pieris Motor Company (Private) Limited (DPMC) has been recognised at the Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Awards organised by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, receiving a Merit Certificate for Best Sustainability Project for its pioneering e-Drive Project.
· Gayan Abeykoon
An upgrade for Customs - DailyNews
Sri Lanka Customs, which has earned a record revenue this year mainly from personal vehicle imports, has now initiated a major technological overhaul of its vehicle clearance protocols apparently to seal a loophole that previously allowed the tampering of motor vehicle data during registration. According to media re…
· Gayan Abeykoon
Russian general killed in Moscow car bombing
A Russian general was killed in a car bombing in southern Moscow on Monday, Russia's federal investigators said.
· Louis Oelofse
Man injured in shooting near Nugegoda - DailyNews
A person travelling in a three-wheeler was injured in a shooting incident reported on the road towards Kohuwala, near the Nugegoda junction.
· Thushan Jayasuriya
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
"Driving Home For Christmas": Sänger Chris Rea ist tot
Der britische Sänger und Gitarrist Chris Rea starb am Montag nach kurzer Krankheit im Alter von 74 Jahren, wie ein Sprecher der Familie dem britischen Sender BBC mitteilte. "Mit großer Trauer geben wir den Tod unseres geliebten Chris bekannt", erklärte die Familie. Eines der bekanntesten Werke des Musikers läuft die…
· Deutsche Welle
Too many US researchers looking at China through American lens, professor warns
Flawed approach to China studies could fuel misunderstandings and lead to misguided policy decisions in Washington, seminar hears
· Vanessa Cai
په مسکو کې يو لوړپوړی جنرال وژل شوی
د روسیې فدرالي پلټونکو د دوشنبې په ورځ خبر ورکړی دی چې يو روسی جنرال د مسکو په جنوب کې د يوه موټر بم بريد په پايله کې وژل شوی دی.
· بريښنا صابر
Bridge work starts as Hong Kong opens tech park in cross-border innovation hub
City leader says bridge will open up transport networks of cooperation zone and promote cross-border talent flow and integration
· Oscar Liu