Sri Lanka’s New Stance on Corporal Punishment: A Landmark Move in Child Protection
By Lions Roar News Desk Introduction Sri Lanka has taken another step toward reshaping its social and legal framework for...
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Edge-of-the-seat thriller in Dubai as India ousts Pakistan to lift ninth Asia Cup — but overshadowed by political drama
Dubai, 28 September 2025 — In what will be remembered as one of the most dramatic finals in Asia Cup...
New risk-based quake rules aim to save owners $8.2b while targeting real danger
The Government has unveiled a major overhaul of New Zealand’s earthquake-strengthening regime, saying a new “risk-based” system will concentrate on...
Five Dead, Including Suspect, and Eight Injured in Church Shooting and Fire
– A tragic scene unfolded on Sunday morning when a shooting and subsequent fire broke out during a service at...
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Sophie Devine Flags India, Sri Lanka, and Australia as Top Contenders Ahead of Women’s ODI World Cup 2025
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New Zealand Holds Back on Recognising Palestine, Reaffirms Support for Two-State Solution
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Sweden’s Anna Breman Appointed as First Female Governor of Reserve Bank of New Zealand Amid Recession Fears
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Sri Lanka’s Brave Fight Ends in Heartbreak as India Clinches Super Over Victory in Asia Cup 2025
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Why Are Chinese Containers Being Abandoned at Mexican Ports?
September 26, 2025 – Lion’s Roar News Feature An unusual trade development came to light last week at Manzanillo Port...
Massive Sinkhole Opens in Bangkok, Swallowing Vehicles and Disrupting City Infrastructure
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Historic Asia Cup Final Set: Pakistan to Face India for the First Time in Tournament’s History
Dubai, September 26, 2025 — In a landmark moment for cricket, Pakistan has secured a spot in the Asia Cup...
New Scholarship Programme to Support Former Refugees into Healthcare Careers
Wellington, 25 September 2025 — A new multi-year scholarship programme is set to open next month, aiming to support former...
Youth Voices: What New Zealand Teens in 2030 Want for Their Country
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Pentagon Orders Unusual Gathering of Generals and Admirals Amid Rising Uncertainty
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Peters Confronts Major Emitters at UN Climate Talks, Calls Out “Elephant in the Room”
New York — New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has issued a blunt warning to world leaders at the...
Lantern Magic and Mooncakes: Auckland’s Moon Festival Lights Up Balmoral
Auckland, September 25, 2025 — More than 50 giant handcrafted lanterns from China will illuminate the Auckland suburb of Balmoral...
Sri Lanka’s New Anti-Terrorism Act Sparks Debate Over Rights vs. Security
COLOMBO – Sri Lanka is on the verge of a significant legal overhaul, as the government prepares to finalize and...
