Ireland Hits Back: “We Are Staying in Sri Lanka”—T20 World Cup Group Swap Drama Intensifies
By Lions Roar News Sports Desk DUBLIN / DHAKA (Sunday, January 18, 2026) — The brewing crisis surrounding the 2026...
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Global Milestone: EU and Mercosur Sign Historic Trade Deal in Asunción After 25-Year Wait
By Lions Roar News Global Desk ASUNCIÓN, PARAGUAY (Sunday, January 18, 2026) — In a landmark move for international commerce,...
Indonesian Authorities Locate Wreckage of Missing Ministry Plane; Search for 11 Onboard Intensifies
By Lions Roar News Global Desk MAKASSAR, INDONESIA (Sunday, January 18, 2026) — Indonesian search and rescue teams have located...
Tragedy in Haldummulla: Private Bus Driver Killed After Attempting to Close Swinging Door
By Lions Roar News Public Safety Desk HALDUMMULLA, SRI LANKA (Sunday, January 18, 2026) — A routine journey from Colombo...
Former Minister and Presidential Candidate Nandana Gunathilake Passes Away at 63
By Lions Roar News Political Desk COLOMBO, SRI LANKA (Sunday, January 18, 2026) — Former Cabinet Minister and veteran politician...
T20 World Cup Crisis: ICC Final Verdict on Bangladesh Due Next Week as BCB Refuses to Play in India
By Lions Roar News Sports Desk DHAKA, BANGLADESH (Sunday, January 18, 2026) — The deadlock between the International Cricket Council...
The “Fool’s Gold” Rush: The Hidden Crisis of New Zealanders Chasing the Australian Dream
By Lions Roar News Investigative Team GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA (Sunday, January 18, 2026) — It is a modern-day exodus. In...
Waioweka Gorge Crisis: SH2 to Remain Closed for Weeks After “Catastrophic” Slip Damage
By Lions Roar News Travel & Infrastructure Desk OPOTIKI / GISBORNE (Sunday, January 18, 2026) — State Highway 2 through...
Northland Flood Crisis: “Worse than Cyclone Gabrielle” as Marae Open to Shelter Displaced Whānau
By Lions Roar News National Desk WHANGĀREI, NEW ZEALAND (Sunday, January 18, 2026) — Communities along Northland's east coast are...
Wellington Rental Market Bounceback: Students Return as Demand Surges by 16%
By Lions Roar News Housing & Economy Desk WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND (Sunday, January 18, 2026) — After a sluggish 2025...
Cabin Bag Clampdown: Air New Zealand vs. Jetstar – What You Need to Know Before You Fly
By Lions Roar News Travel Desk AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND (Sunday, January 18, 2026) — If you’ve ever felt the "locker...
Fashion Shock: H&M Abruptly Closes Its Only Bay of Plenty Store at Tauranga Crossing
By Lions Roar News Business & Lifestyle Desk TAURANGA, NEW ZEALAND (Sunday, January 18, 2026) — Global fashion giant H&M...
Live: Northland Under Water – Communities Isolated and Homes Flooded as Heavy Rain Batters the Region
By Lions Roar News National Desk WHANGĀREI, NEW ZEALAND (Sunday, January 18, 2026) — Emergency services are on high alert...
Legal Truce in Whangārei: Environment Court Backs Compromise Over Controversial Buddhist Shrine
By Lions Roar News International Desk WHANGĀREI, NEW ZEALAND (Sunday, January 18, 2026) — A long-standing battle over a massive,...
Japan and Philippines Ink Landmark Defense Pact to Counter Regional Aggression
By Lions Roar News Global Desk TOKYO / MANILA (Sunday, January 18, 2026) — Japan and the Philippines have officially...
Sri Lanka: “You Cannot Stop Us with Repression”: Namal Rajapaksa Issues Bold Defiance in Thambuttegama
By Lions Roar News Political Desk THAMBUTTEGAMA, SRI LANKA (Sunday, January 18, 2026) — National Organizer of the Sri Lanka...
India and EU “Very Close” to Historic Trade Deal; Leaders to Attend Republic Day 2026
By Lions Roar News Business & Diplomatic Desk NEW DELHI / BRUSSELS (Sunday, January 18, 2026) — In a landmark...
Visa Denial Sparks T20 World Cup Crisis: ICC Official Flies Solo to Bangladesh Amid Security Standoff
By Lions Roar News Sports & Diplomatic Desk DHAKA, BANGLADESH (Sunday, January 18, 2026) — The diplomatic rift surrounding the...
U19 World Cup: Sri Lanka Crushes Japan by 203 Runs as Viran Chamuditha Smashes 192
By Lions Roar News Sports Desk POTCHEFSTROOM, SOUTH AFRICA (Sunday, January 18, 2026) — Sri Lanka’s U19 stars have signaled...
Indonesian Aircraft Carrying 11 People Reported Missing Near Makassar
By Lions Roar News International Desk JAKARTA, INDONESIA (Sunday, January 18, 2026) — Search and rescue operations have been launched...
