Politics Cuba defiant after Trump says island to receive no more Venezuelan oil or money
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that Cuba will no longer receive Venezuelan oil or money. He urged the Communist-led island to negotiate with…
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Politics China s Foreign Minister arrives in Sri Lanka on transit visit
China's Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, landed at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake early this morning (12) during a stop on his way back to…
Politics Israel on high alert for possibility of US intervention in Iran, sources say
Israel is currently on high alert regarding the potential for United States intervention in Iran, as the country experiences its largest anti-government…
Politics Restoration work of Northern and Talaimannar railway lines commences
Restoration efforts for the Northern and Talaimannar railway lines began today, November 11. The official launch occurred at the Maho Junction Railway Station…
Politics Tamil Nadu CM writes to Indian PM Modi over Sri Lanka s proposed constitutional reforms
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin has reached out to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking the central government to take strong diplomatic actions…
Politics Train operations between Maho and Anuradhapura suspended from Jan. 19
Train services between Maho Junction and Anuradhapura railway stations will pause for renovation work, according to Minister of Transport Bimal Rathnayake.…
Politics Iran vows to strike back if US attacks as regime change protests continue
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian claimed that the United States and Israel are trying to create chaos in Iran by inciting riots. He urged the Iranian people…
Politics China s Foreign Minister to arrive in Sri Lanka
China's Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, is set to land in Sri Lanka tonight, November 11. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that he will make a transit…
Politics Post-disaster housing reconstruction project commences
The new housing reconstruction project for families affected by Cyclone Ditwah started today (09) in Anuradhapura , with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake…
Politics Speaker rejects motion to appoint select committee on Judicial Service Commission
The Speaker of Parliament, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, has ruled that a motion put forth by 31 Members of Parliament on 21 November 2025, which called for a…
Politics Decision taken to remove web links from education modules - PM Harini
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya announced that the Academic Advisory Board of the National Institute of Education (NIE) has decided that future…
Politics Over 20,000 new houses to be built under post-disaster reconstruction efforts – President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced plans to build between 20,000 and 25,000 new houses as part of the rebuilding efforts after Cyclone Ditwah caused…
Politics Landfill collapse kills 1 and leaves at least 38 missing in Philippine
A landslide of garbage and debris at a landfill in the Philippines resulted in one death, a dozen injuries, and left at least 38 individuals missing, officials…
Politics US seizes Russian-flagged tanker, another tied to Venezuela as Trump widens oil push
The United States took control of two oil tankers linked to Venezuela in the Atlantic Ocean on Wednesday. One of these tankers was flying the flag of Russia.…
Politics Circular issued on providing Rs. 5 million for homes destroyed by Cyclone Ditwah
The Defence Ministry has released a circular regarding financial support of Rs. 5 million for families in Sri Lanka whose homes were completely destroyed by…
Politics Dr. Parakrama Dissanayake appointed Presidential Advisor on Maritime, Ports and Logistics
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has named Dr. Mahinda Parakrama Dissanayake as his advisor on Maritime, Ports, and Logistics, effective immediately, as…
Politics US Senate votes to curb military action in Venezuela, Trump says oversight could last years
The U.S. Senate took a step on Thursday to limit President Donald Trump's ability to launch military actions in Venezuela without approval from Congress. The…
Politics Venezuelan government begins releasing political prisoners
The Venezuelan government has started to free people classified as political prisoners by human rights organizations, which officials have called a gesture of…
Politics Depression in Bay of Bengal likely to cross Sri Lanka tomorrow – Met. DG
A depression in the Bay of Bengal is expected to reach Sri Lanka tomorrow, September 9, between 5:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m., according to Athula Karunanayake, the…
Politics Sri Lanka seeking to deploy additional personnel to UN Peacekeeping missions
Sri Lanka is planning to send more personnel to United Nations Peacekeeping Missions. This topic was discussed during a meeting of the Ministerial Consultative…
Politics 500 tabs issued to police officers in line with introduction of new digital insurance card
Five hundred tablet devices have been given to traffic police officers in the Western Province of Sri Lanka. These tablets will help them access the improved…
Politics Strict action against drivers operating vehicles under the influence of narcotics – Minister
The Minister of Transport, Bimal Rathnayake, announced that strict legal actions will be taken against drivers who operate vehicles while under the influence…
Politics Trump invites Colombia president to White House after threats
On Wednesday, January 7, United States President Donald Trump extended an invitation to Colombian President Gustavo Petro to visit the White House. This…
Politics Ex- Minister Anura Priyadharshana Yapa s case fixed for trial on Jan. 27
The Colombo High Court has set January 27 as the date for the trial of former Minister Anura Priyadharshana Yapa and seven others, according to a report from…